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Milwaukee’s weakest spot from last year isn’t necessarily a strength this year, but it’s definitely no longer a flaw We all remember the Bucks’ problems from last year when facing dynamic, offensively gifted guards. Jalen Brunson averaged 37.2 PPG the five times he played Milwaukee (including two 40-point nights), Tyrese Haliburton averaged 28 PPG on .532/.375/.909 in five … [Read more...] about Progression to the mean: The Bucks’ perimeter defense

Michael McLoone-Imagn Images With the dominant games that Giannis Antetokounmpo has been putting forth lately, this news doesn’t come as a surprise: San Antonio Spurs forward Harrison Barnes and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 5 of the 2024-25 season (Nov. … [Read more...] about Giannis Antetokounmpo named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Milwaukee gets a combined 63 points from Giannis and Dame The Milwaukee Bucks were able to able to survive a career night from LaMelo Ball, escaping the Charlotte Hornets with a 125-119 victory. NBA.com Box Score Giannis Antetokounmpo maintained his strong start to games, immediately finding himself in double-digit point category. In the … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Bucks 125, Hornets 119

Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Dame and Giannis overpower LaMelo’s 50-point performance In a game that finished closer than Doc Rivers would’ve liked it to, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to get the job done against the Charlotte Hornets, 125-119. Read our full summary of the game here and catch a six-minute audio recap on the Bucks+ podcast Bucks In Six Minutes … [Read more...] about Bucks vs. Hornets: Milwaukee Swats Away Charlotte

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Giannis’ triple-double leads the way to victory for Milwaukee In their first matchup since last year’s playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to defeat the Indiana Pacers behind the strong play of Giannis Antetokounmpo, 129-119. NBA.com Box Score The Bucks started this one on the right foot, fueling themselves to an 8-0 run to begin things. … [Read more...] about Rapid Recap: Bucks 129, Pacers 117