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Observations from Milwaukee's double OT loss to Toronto
It was an awful game by basketball standards, as the Milwaukee Bucks lost at the Toronto Raptors 118-112 on Sunday. Exciting, but awful basketball. The two teams shot under 40…
Read MoreGiannis held to 12, as Raptors take Game 3 in 2OT
TORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam felt guilty about a pair of missed free throws and the extra minutes they added to his teammates’ night. Fortunately for Siakam and the rest…
Read MoreNot every NBA player will put body on line to take a charge
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Toronto guard Kyle Lowry squarely planted his feet and braced for contact with Milwaukee Bucks athletic big man Giannis Antetokounmpo barreling down on him. Lowry, one…
Read MoreGiann… Lopez and Bucks seeking 2-0 lead over Raptors
When the season started, everyone knew the Eastern Conference would have a new king. LeBron James left Cleveland, having taken his talents to Los Angeles. And even Milwaukee star Giannis…
Read MoreGAME 1 BUCKS-RAPTORS: Kawhi Leonard vs. … Brook Lopez?
Some quick observations from the Milwaukee Bucks 108-100 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. BUCKS — Brook Lopez • The Bucks were down…
Read MoreBucks finish with a flourish, rally to top Raptors 108-100
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Down for most of the game, clearly rusty at times after nearly a full week off, the Milwaukee Bucks looked very much like a team in trouble.…
Read MoreTONIGHT: Bucks, Raptors to begin deciding Eastern Conference title
There’s a one-name superstar on either side: Giannis and Kawhi. There’s a Milwaukee franchise that hasn’t been to the NBA Finals in 45 years, opposite a Toronto franchise that has…
Read MoreNew Orleans wins "Zion lottery," but Davis appears to still want out
CHICAGO (AP) — Zion Williamson has never been to New Orleans. That may be changing very soon. The Pelicans bucked seriously long odds Tuesday night, winning the NBA draft lottery…
Read MoreLeonard and the Raptors visit Milwaukee to start conference finals
Toronto Raptors (58-24, second in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) Milwaukee; Wednesday, 8 p.m. on…
Read MoreDraft lottery may decide Williamson’s first NBA stop
CHICAGO (AP) — Zion Williamson’s immediate future is likely to be decided by the bounce of 14 pingpong balls. The NBA draft lottery is Tuesday night in Chicago, where some…
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