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In notching a 117-101 Game 3 victory during their first round series against the Indiana Pacers, the Milwaukee Bucks may have saved not just their season but their head coach's job.
A sweep or even a quick loss could have spelled doom for Doc Rivers, a likely eventual Hall of Famer thanks to his 1,162-816 career regular season coaching record, his 115-109 career playoff coaching record, and his two NBA Finals appearances with the Boston Celtics (including the 2008 title).
Instead, after Rivers promoted 6-foot-5 swingman Gary Trent Jr. back to his Day 1 starting shooting guard role in the backcourt next to nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard, he provided the ancillary offensive spark that nine-time All-Star Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo so desperately needed. The Bucks' clampdown defense against Indiana in the contest's second half, during which Milwaukee outscored Indiana 70-44, didn't hurt, either.
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Trent made his case for a permanent gig as the Bucks' starting two-guard. At least, for the rest of this now 2-1 series.
Antetokounmpo and Trent each scored 37 points for Milwaukee, marking the first time that has happened in the Bucks' franchise history.
A franchise first. pic.twitter.com/HqBIChJCZD
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 26, 2025
Their elite scoring output made history for the Bucks, yes, but it was also a rarity across the entire NBA.
Per Crazy Stats, Antetokounmpo and Trent were just the 13th tandem to score 37 or more points each in playoff history.
Last night, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent Jr. became just the 13th duo in postseason history to each drop 37+ points in a single game.
— Crazy Stats (@NBAcrazystats) April 26, 2025
They also became the first Bucks teammates ever to each score at least 35 points in a playoff game. pic.twitter.com/LaTc9A1fEX
Across three playoff games this year, Trent is averaging a career postseason-high of 18.3 points on .581/.545/.875 shooting splits, along with 2.0 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.0 assists a night.
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Individually, Trent actually tied Hall of Fame shooting guard Ray Allen's all-time franchise record for made playoff 3-pointers, with nine (on 12 attempts).
Gary Trent Jr. tied Ray Allen's Bucks playoff 3-point record last night.
— Bucks+ (@BucksPlusAudio) April 26, 2025
This is how he felt after his historic Game 3 performance. pic.twitter.com/wC51BufNbB
"It's really a blessing," Trent said. "A testament to my hard work and everything that I've put into it. A big fan of Ray Allen's as a kid. Watched him accomplish great things as a Buck."
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Milwaukee Bucks: Greg Anthony Hyped over Son Cole’s No. 50 Jersey Selection, Matching Dad’s Number as Buck
The Milwaukee Bucks announced Tuesday at point guard Cole Anthony, signed in the buyout market this offseason, will wear no. 50, the number his father Greg wore during his half-season in town. Anthony Sr. reposted the announcement on social media with a sign of his approval. No. 50 returns to Milwaukee Bucks franchise, two of its bearers now Anthony’s Greg ended up in Milwaukee after the Bulls released him during the 2001-02 season, appearing in 24 games for the Bucks before hanging up the laces. He also played for the Knicks, the Vancouver Grizzlies (before the franchise moved to Memphis), the Seattle Super Sonics, and the Portland Trail Blazers. Now 57, Anthony has gained a substantial following as an analyst for NBA TV and TNT. He retweeted the team’s jersey annoucement later on in the evening. Not only is Cole paying homage to his father, he’s also restitching the number 50 on a Bucks jersey for the first time in several seasons. The last Milwaukee player to wear it was forward Bonzie Colson, who spent eight games of his single NBA season with the Bucks. The only other player to don the big five-zero was center Dan Gadzuric, who did so from 2003 until 2010. Tito Horford, the father of the legendary Al, is also included among Bucks who wore the number. Cole to play key role on roster All due respect to his father, Cole should have a bigger role on this version of the team. Most likely, he will typically come off the bench behind starting point guard Kevin Porter Jr., running the second unit as a sixth or seventh man scorer and facilitator. Limited to 18 minutes per night in Orlando last season, Anthony averaged 9.4 points but reached 16.3 PPG in 2021-22. The Bucks expect him to provide something between those figures on the improved efficiency he has demonstrated over the past two years. Reputed as a great teammate and locker room guy by those in the Magic community, he seems like a fantastic fit for the Bucks’ bench alongside fiery sixth man Bobby Portis. Having signed a one-year, $2.3 million deal, he might not stick around so much longer than Dad. Whatever he does after this season, fans hope he does enough to make the same organizational imprint Greg did in his short time here.
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski continues to set radar gun on fire at unprecedented rate
Milwaukee Brewers Jacob Misiorowski was back on the mound on Tuesday night against the Seattle Mariners, and even though he pitched just 3.2 innings, he continued to show why he is one of baseball's most exciting young talents. Prior to be pulled after 64 pitches, he allowed just three hits, walked one and struck out seven to continue his stunning start to his big league career. He also continued to light up the radar gun in a way that no other pitcher in the modern era has. Following Tuesday's start, where he regularly clocked in at over 101 mph, he has now thrown 39 pitches this season that have eclipsed 101 mph on the radar gun. He has done that in just 29.1 innings over six starts. By comparison, every other starting pitcher in Major League Baseball has tallied just 17 pitches of 101 mph or higher — combined. But it's not just about how he stacks up with pitchers this season that is staggering. It's that he is near the top of the list for 101 mph pitches for a career. Here are two of his 101 mph heaters from Tuesday. The ball just erupts out of his hand at the hitters. When you add in his mid-90s change-up and high-90s breaking pitches he is already one of the nastiest pitchers in the majors. It is that sort of electric stuff that made him a National League All-Star after just five appearances. For the season, he has now struck out 40 batters in 29.1 innings of work (that is 12.27 per nine innings), allowed only 15 hits and just eight earned runs. And five of those earned runs against came in only one start. Given his age and with the way teams today are extremely protective of their pitchers, he is probably going to see his pitch counts and innings closely monitored this season. When he is on the mound, though, he is quickly becoming appointment viewing.
Caitlin Clark drops mic on Kelsey Plum's Instagram post
Caitlin Clark might be the most popular figure in women's basketball right now, but she continues to draw shots left and right, both on and off the court. The Iowa product has stayed even keeled and mostly unrattled, but that doesn't mean she won't fight back. That's why, in the light of Kelsey Plum's recent comments, she decided to take matters into her own hands and clapped back at her with a simple, six-word message. Plum shared a picture of her during the WNBA's All-Star Weekend, which showed half of a Nike logo in the background. Clark was quick to spot it and just wrote "Thank u for the Nike ad." This happened just hours after Plum seemingly took a shot at Clark and her Team Clark teammates for reportedly not getting involved in their pre-game protest. “The T-shirt was determined this morning. Not to tattletale, but zero members of Team Clark were very present for that,” Plum revealed. “That really needed to be mentioned,” Sabrina Ionescu added while both laughed. WNBA All-Stars warmed up with a T-Shirt that read 'Pay us what you owe us,' ahead of their new CBA agreement, which is expected to be signed in the offseason. WNBA players get around 9 percent of the league's revenue, and they're asking for a bigger share since most of them also have to play overseas during the offseason because of the salary disparity. Plum is the vice president of the WNBPA, so it's not surprising to see her so involved in the protest and the demands. Then again, it's hard to understand the reasoning behind the tattle telling, as not only does it show that there might not be a united front ahead of these negotiations, but it also drives attention away from where it should be.
Chicago Blackhawks reportedly set to trade 25-year-old goaltender to Stars rival, Edmonton Oilers
The Chicago Blackhawks, a crowded goaltending situation and trade rumors involving the Edmonton Oilers have fans wondering if the Stars' rivals could soon upgrade their crease before training camp. With training camp approaching, Chicago general manager Kyle Davidson has five goalies under contract, including Spencer Knight, Arvid Soderblom, Drew Commesso, newly signed Stanislav Berezhnoy, and veteran Laurent Brossoit. Only two NHL roster spots are available, which has fueled speculation that Brossoit could be moved to a contender, with Edmonton emerging as a leading candidate. For Stars fans, seeing the Oilers potentially bolster their crease should raise eyebrows. Edmonton, fresh off a deep playoff run, is looking to avoid the same issues that hurt them late in the postseason. "The Blackhawks have too many goalies and not enough spots, and Brossoit's contract and experience make him a natural trade chip for a team like the Oilers."-Julien Trekker Chicago's goalie logjam and Berezhnoy's recent signing are detailed further at NHL.com. Dallas could see its rival upgrade as Blackhawks explore trading Laurent Brossoit Brossoit, 32, carries a $3.3 million cap hit for one more season. Drafted by Calgary in 2011, he's appeared in 140 NHL games, including time with Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Vegas, where he helped the Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup in 2023. While Chicago decides, Drew Commesso continues to push for NHL time after posting a .911 save percentage over 39 AHL games. For a deeper look at Commesso's performance, his full profile is on Elite Prospects. I think if Edmonton lands Brossoit or even Commesso, Dallas may have to plan around a deeper Oilers team come playoff time, especially given how tight the Western race looks on paper.
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