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The gift of grab
Coach Scott Skiles has his Milwaukee Bucks on the rebound, literally. Even though it's still quite early, the Bucks rank first in the league in rebounds per game (47.33) and also are first in total rebounding percentage.
A new dynamic duo
Andrew Bogut and Brandon Jennings are becoming an effective inside-outside combination for Bucks that will probably only get better as the season continues on.
Wednesday game report: Bucks vs. Nuggets
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Bucks guard Brandon Jennings hit two key three-point shots late in the game and led Milwaukee with 32 points and nine assists.
PLAY OF THE GAME: After Denver had trimmed Milwaukee's lead to three, Bucks center Andrew Bogut sank a short, right-handed runner...
Karl gets to the point
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl gave 20-year-old Brandon Jennings his due after a 32-point, nine-assist performance by the rookie.
Good home cookin'
Only six games into the National Basketball Association season, the Milwaukee Bucks aren't about to risk pulling any muscles while trying to pat themselves on the back after a victory.
History with that Melo fellow
Nobody has to tell Hakim Warrick about the talents possessed by Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony.
The Milwaukee Bucks forward was Anthony's teammate during the 2002-'03 college basketball season, when Warrick was a sophomore and Anthony a gifted freshman at Syracuse.
Preview: Bucks vs. Nuggets
UP NEXT
Teams: Bucks (3-2) vs. Denver Nuggets (6-2).
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Prepared to burst off bench
Backup center Dan Gadzuric has opted to go back to the playing style he showed in his early days with the Bucks, when he ran the floor, rebounded and sparked the team in a valuable reserve role.
Defense putting clamps on opponents so far
The Bucks are giving up 85.2 points per game. They are the only team in the league that has yet to yield 100 points in a game. And they are off to the best start in franchise history for points allowed after five games. Not bad for a franchise that has not been known for its defense...
Hands in the proceedings
General manager John Hammond stressed it during the off-season.
The Milwaukee Bucks would need strong contributions from their two picks in the June draft, point guard Brandon Jennings and shooting guard Jodie Meeks. So far, so good.
Big breakout
It was breakout time for Milwaukee Bucks rookie Jodie Meeks, drafted in the second round to provide another perimeter shooting threat. The former Kentucky star helped fuel a huge first-half outburst by the Bucks as they cruised past the New York Knicks.
Saturday game report: Bucks vs. Knicks
ON THE COURT
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Rookie guard Jodie Meeks hit the first three-pointer of his career with 2:58 left in the first quarter, but he wasn't done there. The former Kentucky player barely hit the net while converting his first 4 three-point tries, and he finished with...
Friday game report: Bucks at Timberwolves
ON THE COURT
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Backup point guard Luke Ridnour found his shooting stroke, scoring 14 of his 16 points in the second half and drilling a pair of three-pointers. "With all the hype surrounding Brandon (Jennings), Luke has been sitting there in the shadows...
Live box score: Bucks vs. Timberwolves
Follow our live scoreboard and keep tabs on the game tonight as rookie guards Brandon Jennings of the Bucks and Jonny Flynn of the Timberwolves meet at the Target Center.
Young, smart, stoked
When was the last time the Bucks had a player with this much natural ability and personality in one package? Probably Ray Allen, and you saw what he did for the organization. If there was ever a right player at the right time for a franchise starving for success and attention, Brandon...
It all seems a bit point-less
Nobody said the Milwaukee Bucks would be an offensive juggernaut this season. But a few of the early numbers are raising alarm bells for Bucks coach Scott Skiles, even though the team is just three games into its season.
Rotation a work in progress
Three games into the regular season, Bucks coach Scott Skiles has already used three different starting lineups. Eight different players have started. A total of 10 players are averaging 12 minutes per game or more. It's pretty safe to say that the Bucks' rotation is still...
Warrick to stay in lineup
Hakim Warrick moved into the starting lineup Tuesday night as Bucks coach Scott Skiles continued to seek a solution at the suddenly troublesome power forward spot. Skiles said he expects to keep Warrick in a starting role, at least through the team's games this weekend.
Tuesday game report: Bucks at Bulls
ON THE COURT
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Bulls forward Luol Deng contributed a 20-20 line with 24 points and a career-high 20 rebounds in 42 minutes.
PLAY OF THE GAME: The Bucks had a chance to tie the score, but Bulls guard Derrick Rose went up to block a shot by Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings...
Division a priority for Skiles
After the curtain fell on last season and the Milwaukee Bucks started looking ahead, it became clear quickly that one of the top priorities would be to fare better against teams in the Central Division.
Live box: Bucks at Bulls
Follow our live box score as Brandon Jennings and the Bucks travel to Chicago to face Derrick Rose and the Bulls.
Alexander's option declined
Joe Alexander'sfuture with the Milwaukee Bucks became even more clouded Monday when the team declined to pick up the third-year option on his rookie-scale contract.
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