Bucks' coaching change helped Ilyasova settle in
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- Playing scared, with one eye constantly on the coach wondering if that last miss would be a ticket to the bench is no way to play basketball at a high level.
Ersan Ilyasova learned that the hard way at the beginning of last season. It's no secret the Turkish forward didn't see eye-to-eye with former Bucks coach Scott Skiles, as Ilyasova just didn'...
Bucks' coaching change helped Ilyasova settle in
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- Playing scared, with one eye constantly on the coach wondering if that last miss would be a ticket to the bench is no way to play basketball at a high level.
Ersan Ilyasova learned that the hard way at the beginning of last season. It's no secret the Turkish forward didn't see eye-to-eye with former Bucks coach Scott Skiles, as Ilyasova just didn'...
Out of playoffs, Bucks face uncertain off-season
Next time the Milwaukee Bucks are together, they might need name tags.
A day after being swept out of their first playoff appearance in three years, the Bucks began scattering Monday for what is sure to be a chaotic offseason. Luc Mbah a Moute, Larry Sanders, Ersan Ilyasova and rookie John Henson are the only key players under contract for next season. J.J. Redick and Mike Dunleavy...
Buckle up: Milwaukee fights, but Heat sizzle in 4th for 2-0 lead
via AP
The Milwaukee Bucks were considerably sharper in Game 2. They refused to be brushed off, standing up to the Heat juggernaut despite a disappointing performance by their backcourt tandem. Eryan Ilyasova pulled off a notable playoff performance to give the Heat a scare–at least until the 3rd quarter.
per AP
Trailing by 3 points, the Milwaukee Bucks entered the fourth...
Bucks try to steer out of skid versus Bobcats
The Milwaukee Bucks have done little to build any momentum heading into the playoffs.
With the status of two injured starters uncertain, the Bucks look to avoid a ninth consecutive road loss Saturday night against the lowly Charlotte Bobcats.
Milwaukee (37-42) is headed to the postseason for the first time in three years, but has dropped three in a row and 10 of 13. The Bucks hope...
Ilyasova adds to Bucks' ailments at forward
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Ersan Ilyasova will miss Wednesday's game against Orlando with an illness.
Ilyasova's absence is a big blow to a Bucks team chasing the Boston Celtics for the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference, as Ilyasova is averaging 17.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game in his last 16 games.
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute will start at power forward in place...
Ilyasova adds to Bucks' ailments at forward
Milwaukee Bucks power forward Ersan Ilyasova will miss Wednesday's game against Orlando with an illness.
Ilyasova's absence is a big blow to a Bucks team chasing the Boston Celtics for the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference, as Ilyasova is averaging 17.6 points and 9.3 rebounds per game in his last 16 games.
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute will start at power forward in place...
Bucks Tuesday: Ilyasova sidelined
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova will miss Tuesday's game against Portland with back and hip injuries.
Ilyasova aggravated a prior injury late in Sunday's win over Orlando, diving into the front row and hitting his hip on the basket standard to save a defensive rebound. The play was a critical one, as Monta Ellis hit a 3-pointer on the ensuing possession...
Bucks Tuesday: Ilyasova sidelined
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova will miss Tuesday's game against Portland with back and hip injuries.
Ilyasova aggravated a prior injury late in Sunday's win over Orlando, diving into the front row and hitting his hip on the basket standard to save a defensive rebound. The play was a critical one, as Monta Ellis hit a 3-pointer on the ensuing possession...
Mbah a Moute out against Dallas
MILWAUKEE -- As the Milwaukee Bucks get three back from injury Tuesday night, starting small forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute will sit out the game against the Mavericks with turf toe.
Power forward Ersan Ilyasova, center Larry Sanders and guard J.J. Redick all will be available against Dallas, with Ilyasova and Sanders returning to the starting lineup. Mike Dunleavy will start...
Bucks success comes despite injured starters
As if winning the second leg of a back-to-back against a rested team wasn't difficult enough, the Milwaukee Bucks had to do it without three key contributors.
With Ersan Ilyasova, Larry Sanders and J.J. Redick all out with injuries, the Bucks had reserves step up and do just enough to gut out a 115-113 in Sacramento on Sunday night.
And though he came back, Luc Richard Mbah...
Bucks success comes despite injured starters
As if winning the second leg of a back-to-back against a rested team wasn't difficult enough, the Milwaukee Bucks had to do it without three key contributors.
With Ersan Ilyasova, Larry Sanders and J.J. Redick all out with injuries, the Bucks had reserves step up and do just enough to gut out a 115-113 in Sacramento on Sunday night.
And though he came back, Luc Richard Mbah...
Bucks pull away in OT to beat Raptors
Monta Ellis scored six of his 23 points in overtime and Ersan Ilyasova and Brandon Jennings added five apiece in the extra period to spark the Milwaukee Bucks to a 122-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night.
Ilyasova finished with 29 points and 11 rebounds, while Jennings had a career-high 19 assists, including one in overtime.
Kyle Lowry had a triple-double with...
The NBA: February 2013 Position Battle – The Top 5 Power Forwards Right Now
The following five guys have left Dirk, Lee, Zeebo, and even the Manimal in the dust so far this February. Find out who they are.
Note: All of the following stats are based
on the last five games of each player as computed by HoopsStats.com.
5. Ersan Ilyasova (MIL) – 14.8ppg, 8.4rpg,
1.8spg, 1.0bpg, .508 FG%, .500 3pt%, 21.0 EFF
The Bucks
have been on a slump, winning just...
Brooklyn Nets offering uninspiring Kris Humprhies, MarShon Brooks package for Pierce, Smith, Ilyasova
If the Brooklyn Nets want Josh Smith, Paul Pierce or Ersan Ilyasova, they need to offer a sweeter deal than Kris Humphries and MarShon Brooks. The Nets have shopped the pair to Atlanta, Boston and Milwaukee and, so far, no one is interested.
The play for J-Smoove has long been rumored.
The Celtics and Nets reportedly talked about a deal for Pierce that included Brooklyn sending...
Nets attempt at Ilyasova rejected by Bucks
The Brooklyn Nets have been incredibly active in trade talks but have not been able to acquire anyone with their not-so-glamorous package of Kris Humphries, MarShon Brooks and a draft pick. They wanted Dwight, then they wanted Josh Smith, and now they are trying to acquire a player GM Billy King wanted last season, Turkish stud Ersan Ilyasova. According to ESPNs Marc Stein:
Nets...
Brandon Jennings and Ersan Ilyasova available in trades, but the offer better be good
The Milwaukee Bucks have "supposedly" made star guard Brandon Jennings and emerging forward Ersan Ilyasova available in trades, Fox Sports' Sam Amico reported.
"Milwaukee may be the least-discussed team when it comes to the
deadline (and actual basketball, for that matter)," Amico wrote. "But Bucks GM John
Hammond is said to be strategically sitting...
Ilyasova Regaining Confidence, Shooting Touch Under Boylan
Ersan Ilyasova is now tied for fifth in the NBA in three-point shooting at 43.7 percent.
Ilyasova has regained confidence under Boylan
MILWAUKEE -- There's little question Ersan Ilyasova was playing with doubt and a touch of fear in the back of his mind early this season.November struggles had former Bucks coach Scott Skiles cutting his minutes, and Ilyasova's confidence was plummeting along with his numbers.
These days, he's a different player or rather, the one he was last season. "Ersanity...
Ilyasova has regained confidence under Boylan
MILWAUKEE -- There's little question Ersan Ilyasova was playing with doubt and a touch of fear in the back of his mind early this season.November struggles had former Bucks coach Scott Skiles cutting his minutes, and Ilyasova's confidence was plummeting along with his numbers.
These days, he's a different player or rather, the one he was last season. "Ersanity...
Larry Sanders and Ersan Ilyasova disappear; John Henson plays 25 minutes
Larry Sanders and Ersan Ilyasova vanished Tuesday. The Milwaukee Bucks still managed to get the win over the Detroit Pistons, despite Andre Drummond out rebounding the Bucks' bigs.
Ilyasova was on a tear coming into the game, but played just 21 minutes, scoring nine points and grabbing just one rebound. The Turkish star added two 3-pointers, three assists and two steals. ...
POTD 1/26/13: Harrison Barnes on Ersan Ilyasova
Everyone’s idea of what constitutes a “poster” dunk is different. Some consider a poster to be any jam during which a defender is on the scene. Others suggest that there has to be contact. Many take a more literal approach to the term and pass judgment based on whether or not the dunk would look good on a bedroom wall. The best definition I’ve ever been able to come...
Ersan Ilyasova continues the Ersanity: 18 points and 12 rebounds
Coming off his three best games of the season, Ersan Ilyasova continued his strong play Saturday with 18 points (7-17 FG, 2-2 FT), with two 3-pointers, 12 rebounds, three assists and two steals in 35 minutes.
Ilyasova has been absolutely dominant int he last week. Take a look at his previous three lines:
30 points (11-21 FG, 3-4 FT), five 3-pointers, seven rebounds, two assists...
Ersan Ilyasova's tear continues with 30 points, 7 rebounds and 5 threes
Ersan Ilyasova is in full beast mode. In Friday night's loss to the Cavs, 'Sova scored 30 points (11-21 FG, 3-4 FT) to go with five 3-pointers, seven rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block in 39 minutes. If you're in one of the 20 percent of leagues that he's not owned, stop reading and pick him up now.
Larry Sanders continued his campaign for waiver wire pickup...
Ilyasova, Jennings power Bucks
Brandon Jennings is trying to take over close games in the fourth quarter.
Jennings was very successful doing that Tuesday night as he scored nine of his 25 points in the final period to lead the Bucks to a 110-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. He also added three assists in the quarter.
Jennings said he wants to be the key player late in games and has been focused on it in...
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