Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to 104-93 win over Knicks

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of his 32 points in the second half to help the Milwaukee Bucks overcome a third-quarter deficit and beat the New York Knicks 104-93 on Wednesday night. The Bucks extended their winning streak to four games with the win, moving to within a half-game of Chicago for the eighth playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Schroder, Howard bicker during Atlanta’s loss to Warriors

Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder takes it to the basket past Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry for two of his 19 first period points in a NBA basketball game on Monday, March 6, 2017, in Atlanta. Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder takes it to the basket battling Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during an NBA basketball game on Monday, March 6, 2017, in Atlanta.

Bucks sign ex-Pelicans forward Terrence Jones

The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Terrence Jones to replenish a frontcourt depleted by injuries to Jabari Parker and Michael Beasley Bucks sign ex-Pelicans forward Terrence Jones The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Terrence Jones to replenish a frontcourt depleted by injuries to Jabari Parker and Michael Beasley Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lJ6LoP MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Bucks have signed Terrence Jones, adding a double-digit scorer to replenish a frontcourt depleted by injuries to Jabari Parker and Michael Beasley. The 6-foot-9 Jones signed for the rest of the season.

Jokic’s 2nd straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Bucks

Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double in two nights to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Jokic’s 2nd straight triple-double leads Nuggets past Bucks Nikola Jokic had his second triple-double in two nights to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2lBoShc Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, is defended by Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Milwaukee. With his second triple-double in two nights, Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 110-98 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday.

Antetokounmpo scores 28, Bucks beat Suns 100-96

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 28 points, Tony Snell made a clinching 3-pointer from the corner in the closing seconds and the Milwaukee Bucks held off the Phoenix Suns, 100-96 on Sunday. Michael Beasley added 17 points and Malcolm Brogdon had 15 as the Bucks swept the two-game season series with the Suns.

Utah Jazz 109 – Milwaukee Bucks 95: Game Recap

The Utah Jazz took care of business on game one of their three-game road trip, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks by the final score of 109-95. Before this game started we were all made well aware of the Bucks ability to cause havoc on defense, and turn that into transition scoring opportunities.

Power of science: Warriors thrive with chemistry experiment

In this Nov. 10, 2016, file photo, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, jokes with teammates Kevin Durant, left, and Klay Thompson during the Warriors’ NBA basketball game against the Nuggets in Denver. With all that was made before the season about adding Kevin Durant to an already star-studded roster, Golden State’s players have jelled just fine.

Takes a village: ‘Greek Freak’ got many assists growing up

In this Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, photo, graffiti by artist Same84 depicting Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetonkoumpo covers the basketball field in Athens, Greece, of Tritonas, the first team of Giannis Antetokounmpo. From a scrawny, literally hungry kid kicking a ball around in an open field in the Athens neighborhood of Sepolia to a starter in the NBA All-Star Game, Antetonkoumpo has come a very long way.

NBA Celebrity Game 2017: Top Moments, Video Highlights and Twitter Reaction

Moving back to a traditional East vs. West matchup for the 2017 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, the East side rode a commanding first half to an easy 88-59 Last year’s MVP of the celebrity game, Win Butler, got off to a dazzling start for the East with six points in the first quarter, pushing his team out to a 20-12 lead early. Jonah Keri of CBS Sports, not surprisingly, praised Butler’s efforts on and off the court with a stellar Arcade Fire pun thrown in to make it the perfect tweet from Canada’s favorite sportswriter: Win Butler not only providing points and boards in celebrity game.

Bucks Outlast Pacers 116-110

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 points with 10 assists and eight rebounds as the Bucks topped the Indiana Pacers on the road 116-110. Mirza Teletovic scored 19 in 17 minutes off the bench.

Giannis Antetokoumpo leads Bucks past Pacers, 116-100

Milwaukee Bucks’ Rashad Vaughn, right, is defended by Indiana Pacers’ Monta Ellis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Indianapolis. Milwaukee Bucks’ Rashad Vaughn, right, is defended by Indiana Pacers’ Monta Ellis during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Feb. 11, 2017, in Indianapolis.

Bulls vs. Warriors: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season

The Chicago Bulls would have had a hard enough time beating the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night even with Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler in the starting lineup. Matched up against a Warriors team that was determined to get back in the win column following an overtime loss to the Sacramento Kings , the Bulls were bested by the defending Western Conference champs 123-92 Speaking of making amends for Saturday’s loss to the Kings, Kevin Durant looked far more aggressive after he fell flat to the tune of 10 points on 2-of-10 shooting versus Sacramento.

Miles Plumlee delighted to go from insurance policy to important part …

When Miles Plumlee came over from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Charlotte Hornets last week in a trade, he’d been the equivalent of a highly-paid insurance policy. The Bucks had given Plumlee a four-year, $50 million free agent contract last summer but had rarely played him as he was averaging 9.7 minutes per game while playing in 32 of Milwaukee’s first 48 games.

Waiters benefiting from lessons learned in past career stops

Dion Waiters is quick to point out that he has learned plenty in a short time from Miami coach Erik Spoelstra and the assistants on the Heat staff. Waiters has been sensational for Miami during its 10-game winning streak, one that has vaulted the Heat right back into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.

Warriors’ Shaun Livingston to return vs. Kings

Golden State Warriors’ Shaun Livingston dribbles next to Miami Heat’s Dion Waiters during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. less Golden State Warriors’ Shaun Livingston dribbles next to Miami Heat’s Dion Waiters during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Oakland, Calif.

Kuchar starts hot in Arizona

Matt Kuchar eagled the par-5 13th and added two late birdies and a big par save on the rowdy par-3 16th hole to take the first-round lead in the Waste Management Phoenix Open. Kuchar shot a 7-under 64 in perfect afternoon conditions at TPC Scottsdale for a one-stroke lead over defending champion Hideki Matsuyama and Brendan Steele.

It’s Official. The Warriors Have the Clippers Number

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, left, looks to pass as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Los Angeles. The Splash Brothers dropped 50 points and the Warriors blew out Los Angeles, 133-120, for their ninth consecutive victory over the Clippers.

How the Plumlee trade affects Milwaukee’s Cap

When Milwaukee signed Miles Plumlee to a 4-year/$50 million dollar contract this summer, many raised their eyebrows not at a re-signing, but at the pricey figure they had to pay. As Plumlee’s remained either chained to the bench or as noticeable as a gnat while on court, the combination of years and heavy cap hit was putting a strain on Milwaukee’s salary cap going forward.

Antetokounmpo scores 31 in Bucks’ 127-114 win over Rockets

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points, Jabari Parker had 28 and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 127-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. James Harden just missed a triple-double with 26 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds for Houston, which fell to 1-1 on its five-game road trip.

Kerr Calls Some Players’ All-Star Votes a ‘Mockery’

Golden State coach Steve Kerr wishes players had taken their voting for the NBA All-Star Game more seriously, calling it a “mockery” after nearly 300 players in the league wound up on at least one ballot. Players had a say in deciding starters for next month’s game in New Orleans, with their selections accounting for 25 percent of someone’s total score in the balloting.

Kerr calls some players’ All-Star votes a ‘mockery’

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out instructions during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017.

Stars Shine as Suns shock Knicks Late

Although the Phoenix Suns are in rebuilding mode, the stars are becoming a force to be reckoned with, especially on the offensive end. And although the New York Knicks are a struggling team barely finding their way after their own re-tooling this past off-season, tonight’s game was still in the Mecca of sports – Madison Square Garden – one of the most exciting and difficult venues to play, regardless of how the talent on the home team’s roster has been performing.

MVP Ladder: Giannis’ Arrival

Sidney Moncrief is the last starter to represent the Milwaukee Bucks in an All-Star Game. That drought that will come to an end next month in New Orleans, when Giannis Antetokounmpo will hit the floor at the Smoothie King Center with nine of the other most recognizable faces in basketball.

Durant dazzles against former Oklahoma City team once more

Kevin Durant dazzled against his old team once again with a season-best 40 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat Oklahoma City 121-100 on Wednesday night despite Russell Westbrook’s 21st triple-double for the Thunder. Westbrook had 27 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in an improved showing from his 20-point outing on 4-for-15 shooting when OKC first faced Durant in the other jersey here 2 1/2 months ago and watched him dismantle the Thunder from every which way.