By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Bob Lanier felt his trade to the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 4, 1980 was meant to be. The Detroit Pistons had hastily mismanaged the Lanier era, letting All-NBA teammate Dave Bing walk after the 1974-75 season and failing to acquire any All-Stars to replace him. Detroit never made a conference final in the St. Bonaventure alumnus's nine full seasons there, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks one win away from title that eluded Lanier and Co.
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Jaylen Adams sees Bucks contract as opportunity for more growth in 2020-21
By CHUCKIE MAGGIO Jaylen Adams remembers waking up from his routine pregame nap on Aug. 26 and unlocking his phone to check the Milwaukee Bucks-Orlando Magic score. “The game said postponed,” the 2018 St. Bonaventure alumnus recalled, “and then I looked at the Rockets-Thunder game and it said postponed too. I actually sent the little eye (emojis) in the group chat, like, … [Read more...] about Jaylen Adams sees Bucks contract as opportunity for more growth in 2020-21
Thomas Bryant double-doubles in best game since return from injury
Thomas Bryant backs down Wesley Matthews on Tuesday night. (Jeff Hanisch | USA Today Sports) By BILLY HEYEN Late in Tuesday's game, Thomas Bryant received a dump-off pass from Bradley Beal. Brook Lopez chose to try and block Bryant's shot, but the Washington Wizards center wasn't having any of that. He threw it down on Lopez with two hands to punctuate Bryant's best game in a … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant double-doubles in best game since return from injury
Bulls go up two on the Celtics; Raptors and Clippers tie series at one
Toronto Raptors 106 Milwaukee Bucks 100 TORONTO - Kyle Lowry scored 22 points, grabbed four rebounds, handed out five assists and took away three steals as the Raptors tied the series at one apiece. DeMar DeRozan added 23 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds for the Bucks. Khris Middleton … [Read more...] about Bulls go up two on the Celtics; Raptors and Clippers tie series at one
Warriors trounce Cavaliers
Monday's NBA action. Golden State Warriors 126 Cleveland Cavaliers 91 SAN FRANCISCO - The big three (Kevin Durant 21 , Stephen Curry 20, Klay Thompson 26) for the Warriors (35-6) combined for 67 points. The Warriors took control of this game going into half when Curry nailed a three to put the Warriors up 78-49. The Cavaliers (29-11) fought back to cut the deficit to 24 … [Read more...] about Warriors trounce Cavaliers