Lakers outlast Bucks in double OT without LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers’ Austin Reaves reacts after making a three pointer during the second overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Milwaukee. The Lakers won 128-124 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — Austin Reaves had a triple-double and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 37.8 seconds…

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Bucks, with top players all available, cruise past Thunder

Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots past Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 24, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks emphatically demonstrated just what they’re capable of accomplishing when they have all their top players available. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points…

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Giannis Antetokounmpo leads Bucks to win over 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers’ Tobias Harris tries to stop Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 114-105. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE— Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 in the NBA…

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Damian Lillard, Bucks escape shorthanded Clippers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives against Los Angeles Clippers center Daniel Theis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, March 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) LOS ANGELES — Damian Lillard scored 16 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter of the Milwaukee Bucks’ first victory on…

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Bucks blow out Hornets for third consecutive victory

Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks apparently just needed the All-Star break to discover how to play winning basketball under new coach Doc Rivers. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points,…

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Jazz stop skid with win over Bucks

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) reacts after scoring against Milwaukee Bucks’ Malik Beasley, left, and Bobby Portis (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) SALT LAKE CITY — Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points to lead the Utah Jazz to a…

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Doc Rivers, 1-2 with Bucks, to coach East All-Stars

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers () in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DALLAS — Giannis Antetokounmpo looked up in slight amazement when told Doc Rivers had just clinched coaching in the All-Star Game. Seems the reaction had more to do with Rivers…

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Bucks erase 25-point deficit, beat Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, right, reacts after getting tangled up with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 48 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 25-point deficit for their first victory…

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Cavaliers thrash Giannis-less Bucks 6th win in a row

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, passes the ball around Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) CLEVELAND— Donovan Mitchell had 31 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers took advantage of Milwaukee being without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to extend…

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Damian Lillard hits buzzer-beater, Bucks stun Kings in OT

Milwaukee Bucks’ Damian Lillard reactsf after making the game-winning three pointer in overtime of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, in Milwaukee. The Bucks won 143-142 in overtime. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard swished a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime to give the Milwaukee Bucks a…

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