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Bucks Hold Off Short-Handed Cavaliers 118-116 in Thriller

Bucks Hold Off Short-Handed Cavaliers 118-116 in Thriller

Kevin Porter Jr. hit the shot that mattered most. With 20.2 seconds left on the clock and the game tied at 116, he stepped up to the free-throw line and drained a mid-range jumper to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 118-116 lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 25
Bucks’ ‘phenomenal’ stretch draws blunt reaction from Doc Rivers amid Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence

Bucks’ ‘phenomenal’ stretch draws blunt reaction from Doc Rivers amid Giannis Antetokounmpo’s absence

The Milwaukee Bucks have been showing some serious signs of life of late, as they appear to be having success in turning around their season. And they are doing so without their best player on the lineup, as two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Giannis Antetokounmpo has yet to return from a calf injury.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / February 25

Rapid Recap: Bucks 118, Cavaliers 116

The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a dramatic victory in the final seconds over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kevin Porter Jr. once again led the Bucks’ offense with 20 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and five steals.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 25
Bucks narrowly defeat injury riddled Cavaliers

Bucks narrowly defeat injury riddled Cavaliers

Kevin Porter Jr. hit the game winner in the final seconds and scored 20 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-116 victory over the visiting, short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 25
Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. climbs ladder on Cavs’ Jarrett Allen

Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. climbs ladder on Cavs’ Jarrett Allen

The Milwaukee Bucks are turning a corner, at least from head coach Doc Rivers’ perspective, and they’ve gone 7-3 thus far in the calendar month of February.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 25
The Latest Timetable on Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Latest Timetable on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Just because Glenn Rivers goes by "Doc" doesn't mean he will give you a diagnosis or prognosis. So, when asked again before Wednesday's game for the estimated return date of his superstar, the Milwaukee Bucks didn't give reporters much to go on.

Ryan Rollins News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 25
Ryan Rollins is Whom the Most Improved Player Award is About

Ryan Rollins is Whom the Most Improved Player Award is About

The Most Improved Player award is supposed to recognize real growth. Not hype, not expectations finally being met, but actual development that changes the trajectory of a player’s career.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 25
Milwaukee Bucks injury report still lists Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Cavaliers also short-handed

Milwaukee Bucks injury report still lists Giannis Antetokounmpo, but Cavaliers also short-handed

The Milwaukee Bucks are 25-31 on the season following their thrilling 128-117 victory over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. Kevin Porter Jr. led the way with 32 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists, while Ryan Rollins had 21 points, four rebounds, and five assists.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 25
Favorable Schedule Gives Milwaukee Bucks a Real Shot at the Playoffs

Favorable Schedule Gives Milwaukee Bucks a Real Shot at the Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks are finally stringing together wins after what has been a tough season. With wild speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future being the only consistent element of the Bucks’ season, Milwaukee has spent most of the season outside of the playoff picture.

NBA News / Yardbarker
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 25
Bucks’ Doc Rivers optimistic on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return

Bucks’ Doc Rivers optimistic on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return

The Milwaukee Bucks have continued to compete without Giannis Antetokounmpo as he works his way back from a right calf strain. There is reason for cautious optimism, as he has been going through pregame workouts and increasing his activity level.

Kevin Porter Jr. News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 24
Kevin Porter Jr. proves too much for Miami

Kevin Porter Jr. proves too much for Miami

On nights like this, you can get a sense of what the Bucks can be. Without Giannis Antetokounmpo, and with Cam Thomas struggling, Milwaukee still had enough

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25
Former NBA All-Star ends his birthday tradition with ‘final’ dunk at 70

Former NBA All-Star ends his birthday tradition with ‘final’ dunk at 70

Milwaukee Bucks legend Marques Johnson clearly still has some hops left. The five-time NBA All-Star has maintained an annual tradition of throwing down a dunk to commemorate his birthday.

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