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Bucks eliminated from playoffs

April 7, 2011 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Bucks are back in the NBA’s Draft Lottery.  They were officially eliminated from the post-season last night when Indiana knocked off Washington 136-112.

The Bucks still won their game, knocking off the Miami Heat 90-85 as John Salmons scored 17 points to lead the way. 

Lebron James had 29 points for Miami, which played without guard Dwyane Wade, the NBA’s 3rd leading scorer. 

The Bucks have 4-games left in the season.  They’re at Detroit on Friday night.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: John Salmons, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA

Bucks can’t spoil Melo’s debut in the Big Apple

February 24, 2011 By Bill Scott

Carmelo Anthony scored 27 points and pulled down 10 rebounds in his New York debut as the Knicks held off the Milwaukee Bucks 114-108 before a sold out Madison Square Garden. 

Former Denver teammate Chauncey Billups chipped in 21 points, 8 assists and 6 rebounds in the win.  Toney Douglas also had 23 points off the bench for New York.

John Salmons led the Bucks with 27 points.  The Bucks are off until Saturday when they host the Chicago Bulls.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: John Salmons, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA

Bucks head into break with a loss (AUDIO)

February 17, 2011 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Bucks head into the NBA All-Star break with a loss under their belts.  The Bucks fell to the Denver Nuggets 94-87 at the Bradley Center on Wednesday night.

Carmelo Anthony scored 38 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead the Nuggets. 

John Salmons scored a season-high 33 points, but coach Scott Skiles said they got little else offensively.

AUDIO: Scott Skiles said the Bucks shooting woes are like a broken record :15

The Bucks lost for the 8th time in the last 10 games and they continue to be the worst-shooting and lowest-scoring team in the league.

AUDIO: Scott Skiles said it’s no secret as to what they need after the break :15

The Bucks are off for five days now.  The first game after the all-star break is next Tuesday at home against Minnesota.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: John Salmons, Milwaukee Bucks, NBA, Scott Skiles

Bucks fall to NBA’s best

January 13, 2011 By Bill Scott

The San Antonio Spurs ran their NBA best record to 33-6 on Wednesday night, knocking off the Milwaukee Bucks 91-84 at the Bradley Center.

The unexpected damage to the Bucks came via Spurs reserve Matt Bonner.  Bonner scored all 17 of his points in the second half to help the visitors earn the win.

AUDIO: Coach Scott Skiles on San Antonio’s Matt Bonner :16

Manu Ginobli had 23 to lead the Spurs.  John Salmons had 17 and Andrew Bogut added 15 points and 14 rebounds for the Bucks in defeat.  The Bucks have now dropped 4 of their last 5 games.  They’ll return to the road to face the 76ers in Philadelphia on Friday night.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: John Salmons, Milwaukee Bucks, Scott Skiles

Bucks fade in the Heat

January 5, 2011 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Bucks dropped the first of their two-games against the Miami Heat this week 101-89 in Miami. 

The Bucks led for most of the third quarter and it was looking like an upset was in the making.  But he Heat delivered a huge 4th quarter to pull out the win. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: John Salmons, Milwaukee Bucks

Cold shooting leads to another Bucks defeat!

December 29, 2010 By Bill Scott

Another sub par shooting performance means another loss for the Milwaukee Bucks, 90-77 to the Bulls in Chicago. 

The Bucks finished at 32% from the floor for the game, marking the 16th game this season they have shot 40% or worse in a game.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Brandon Jennings, John Salmons, Milwaukee Bucks

Bucks surprise Lakers out west!

December 22, 2010 By Bill Scott

Coming off a 26-point setback at Portland on Monday night, things weren’t looking real good for the Milwaukee Bucks, who will play the next 4 to 6 weeks without their star point guard Brandon Jennings (broken foot).  But looks can be deceiving.

The Bucks marched into Los Angeles last night and clamped down defensively on the Lakers, pulling out a 98-79 victory, despite being down to just 9 healthy players. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: John Salmons, Milwaukee Bucks, Scott Skiles

Bucks agree to 5-year deal with Gooden

July 1, 2010 By Bill Scott

According to Yahoo Sports, the Milwaukee Bucks have reached agreement on a five-year, $32-million contract with free agent Drew Gooden.

Gooden has played for 8 different teams in 8-seasons and is looking for some stability with the Bucks.

The Bucks are still trying to work out a new deal with free agent John Salmons who played 30 games with Bucks last season, averaging 19.9 points a game.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: John Salmons, Milwaukee Bucks

Salmons opts out of deal

June 30, 2010 By Bill Scott

Milwaukee Bucks forward John Salmons opted out of the final year of his contract on Tuesday, a move the Bucks had expected since the season ended.

The move means Salmons will be an unrestricted free agent tomorrow (Thursday) when NBA teams are allowed to begin contract discussions with free agents. 

The Bucks say they remain very interested in re-signing the 6’6 shooting guard to a multi-year deal, after he averaged 19.9 points a game and was a key ingredient to the Bucks march to the playoffs.

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: John Salmons, Milwaukee Bucks

Salmons must decide to stay or go

May 4, 2010 By Bill Scott

When the Milwaukee Bucks made the deal that brought John Salmons to Milwaukee in a trade with the Chicago Bulls, that’s when the teams playoff hopes went up dramatically.  Now that the season is over, it’s time for the Bucks to do whatever they can to keep him around.

In fact, if you live in Salmons neighborhood, mow his lawn or wash his car.  Do whatever it takes for Salmons to stay in Milwaukee.  Unless the Bucks pony up for a long term deal, Salmons has one year left on his contract, but he can opt out of the deal and become a free agent if he desires. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Brandon Jennings, John Salmons, Milwaukee Bucks, Scott Skiles

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