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Bucks drop the ball on New Year’s Eve in painfully poetic fashion

The Milwaukee Bucks squandered a 3-point lead in the final 30 seconds to lose to the Wizards, 114-113, in painfully poetic fashion at the buzzer. The loss dropped them to 14-20 on the year after they came in as 10.5-point favorites over a 7-24 opponent.

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Giannis, with a messy last minute, can't save the Bucks against Wizards

Turns out that a single superstar can't solve everything. The Milwaukee Bucks had looked better since the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo, until Wednesday.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / December 31

Rapid Recap: Wizards 114, Bucks 113

Out of all teams that have given the Milwaukee Bucks trouble, the Washington Wizards have seemingly given them the most, beating Milwaukee 114-113 in their second win over the Bucks this season.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / December 31

Bucks win vs Wizards would be redeeming path to achieve season-first entering New Year

With victories over Indiana and Charlotte, the Milwaukee Bucks won consecutive games for the first time since October. Now, they have a chance to win three straight for the first time this season.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31

Austin Rivers recalls Doc Rivers’ lesson after Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s dunk

Former NBA guard Austin Rivers revisited a formative lesson from his father, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, while reflecting on a late-game moment involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 31

Milwaukee Bucks 'aggressively shopping' key player in effort to keep Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks are 13-19 on the season as the prepare to take on the Washington Wizards on New Years Eve. While their record, at this point in time, is far below what they had expected it to be.

LeBron James News / WI Sports Heroics / December 31

Ex-Bucks star joins Stephen Curry, LeBron James with crazy shooting performance

The Los Angeles Clippers are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the NBA, as the year 2025 comes to a close — and former Milwaukee Bucks star big man Brook Lopez is among the reasons why the Western Conference squad is on a five-game winning streak.

NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / December 31

Milwaukee Bucks-Washington Wizards Preview, Injury Report, Betting Lines, Lineups & More

Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 7:00 p.m. CST, Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin TV: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, Monumental Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / December 31

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s insane poster dunk looks edited—but it isn’t

When Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is healthy and on the floor, fans can always expect a highlight. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / December 31

Bucks react to NBA 2K’s incredible news involving Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Bucks aren’t considered a big-market team, but they clearly are a popular franchise among basketball fans, especially in the era of two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Milwaukee Bucks News / The SportsRush / December 30

'Do You Want to Be Here:' Rashad McCants Mocks Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Uncertain Stance on His Bucks Future

Will Giannis Antetokounmpo stay in Milwaukee or is he finally on the move this year? That’s the million dollar question. Every loss seems to bring the rumors right back to the surface, and the losses have been plenty.