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Bucks add key offensive weapon before trade deadline

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It turns out the deal that sent Thon Maker to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday had more to it.  In the deal, Detroit sent 22-year-old forward Stanley Johnson to the Bucks, but Milwaukee turned out to be just a resting spot for Johnson.  Today, the deal turned into a three team deal with the New Orleans Pelicans a part of the equation as well.

Johnson was sent to New Orleans, along with Bucks center Jason Smith and four second-round picks for 6’10 sharpshooting big man Nikola Mirotic.  The deal couldn’t be finished until today (Thursday) because Smith couldn’t be traded until then by NBA trade rules.

Mirotic will be a free agent at the end of the season, which means this may be his only year in Milwaukee, but it gives the Bucks a player that they can use to make a strong push for a NBA title. [Read more…]

Bucks blow lead, fall to Pelicans in overtime (AUDIO)

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The Milwaukee Bucks built an 18-point lead on New Orleans, then came the second half.  The Pelicans outscored the Bucks 38-19 in the third quarter and went on to beat the Bucks 123-121 in overtime.

Jrue Holiday poured in 36 points and all-star forward Anthony Davis added 27 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Pelicans.  Khris Middleton had 25 points to lead the Bucks.

A layup by Giannis Antetokounmpo put the Bucks up by 18-points early in the third quarter, but the Bucks leading scorer would go without a field goal for the rest of the game.  Giannis missed his last eight shots and finished with 20 points on 6 of 18 shooting.

With the Bucks down by two points in overtime, they had one last shot.  Antetokounmpo missed a jumper and the rebound was kicked out to Jason Terry, who was 0 for 7 from the field.  Terry buried a three from the corner but he didn’t get it off in time, giving New Orleans the win.

The Bucks (33-26) remain home to host the Washington Wizards (34-25) on Tuesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.  The Bucks have won two of three from the Wizards this season.

AUDIO: Joe Prunty on the loss :16

AUDIO: Joe Prunty on the final possession :19