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Bucks sweep Chicago with sloppy performance

January 21, 2020 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a four-game season series sweep over the Chicago Bulls, winning Monday evening 111-98 at Fiserv Forum.

It was a sloppy performance by the Bucks, who tied a season high with 23 turnovers, including 15 in the first half, in winning their seventh straight game. In winning all four games against the Bulls this season, the Bucks ran their overall win streak against Chicago to 10.

Giannis Antetokounmpo tied his career high of eight turnovers to go along with a triple double (28 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists).

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Bucks cruise to 36th win, top the Knicks

January 15, 2020 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Bucks had their offense rolling on Tuesday night and rolled to a 128-102 win over the New York Knicks at Fiserv Forum.

Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 37 points in just 21 minutes, adding nine rebounds and four assists. Khris Middleton added 17 points as the Bucks won by 20 or more points for the 13th time this season.

The Bucks improved to 36-6, staying on pace to become just the third NBA team to win 70 games in a regular season.

It was the third win for the Bucks over New York this season, winning the first two games by 44 and 21 points.

The Bucks hit 8 of their 19 three-point attempts in the first half with seven different players hitting trey’s.

The Bucks got plenty of help from their bench players, who scored 50 points in the contest.

Julius Randle had 25 points and rookie R.J. Barrett added 22 for New York.

The Bucks gave Robin Lopez the night off, so he’ll be plenty rested when they return to action on Thursday night at home against the Boston Celtics.

Strong second half lifts Bucks past Bulls

December 31, 2019 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Bucks didn’t play well or shoot well in the first half and went into the locker room at halftime with a narrow three-point lead over the Chicago Bulls.

The second half was different. The Bucks busted out in the third quarter, hitting 71.4% from the field and built a 16 point lead, on the way to a
123-102 win over the Bulls at the United Center.

Khris Middleton scored a game high 25 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo returned after missing two games with back soreness to score 23 points and pull down 10 rebounds in the win.

Eric Bledsoe also returned to the Bucks lineup after missing eight games due to an avulsion fracture to his right fibula. He was on a minutes restriction and finished with 15 points in 16 minutes.

Ersan Ilyasova had 14 points and 11 rebounds, his third straight double-double and Robin Lopez added 11 points against his former team.

The Bucks improved to an NBA best 30-5 and will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum.

Bucks wrap up 5-0 preseason

October 18, 2019 By Bill Scott

The Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up the preseason with a 118-96 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Fiserv Forum. They finished exhibition play with a 5-0 record.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 14 rebounds in 27 minutes, while Khris Middleton added 18 points and seven assists in 28 minutes.

Ersan Ilyasova had 10 points, all in the first half, including 2 of 3 from three point distance. The Bucks as a team hit just 2 of 20 from distance in the first half.

Robin Lopez also had a strong showing off the bench with 14 points, including a pair of three-pointers.

The Bucks now get ready for the regular season opener, next Thursday at Houston against the Rockets.

Bucks open preseason with victory over Bulls in Chicago

October 8, 2019 By Bill Scott

Playing without a number of their regulars, the Milwaukee Bucks opened the exhibition season with a 122-112 win over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe, George Hill, Ersan Ilyasova and Kyle Korver all skipped Monday night’s game, as did D.J. Wilson who missed the game with a strained left hamstring.

Both Brook and Robin Lopez did suit up and play for the Bucks. Robin Lopez led the Bucks with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 3 blocks in 19 minutes. Brook Lopez had 13 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks in 18 1/2 minutes.

The Bucks also got 12 points and 9 rebounds from Sterling Brown. Point guard Frank Mason III started at point guard and scored 14 points with six assists and four steals in 27 minutes.

Thanasis Antetokounmpo had nine points and 10 rebounds.

The Bucks return home to host the Utah Jazz at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday night.