Brew Hoop 15 hours ago
Bucks vs. Bulls: There’s a limit to clutchiness
Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Milwaukee almost closed out another comeback win, only to fall in OT Despite playing without DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, the 5-14 Bulls snapped a five-game losing streak by defeating the Bucks 120-113 in overtime. Giannis Antetokounmpo (25 points to lead Milwaukee) and Brook Lopez combined for 35 second-half points to make up a late deficit, but Damian Lillard scored just one point after halftime and took just three shots in 20 minutes after intermission. Chicago’s attack was fronted by Nikola Vucevic (29 points on 11/21...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 23 hours ago
Vucevic and White lead the way as Bulls beat Bucks 120-113 in OT
Alex Caruso took the handoff from Nikola Vucevic at the top of the key and dribbled twice to his right before launching a fadeaway 3-pointer over Brook Lopez at the end of regulation.
Brew Hoop Nov 25, 2023
Bucks vs. Wizards: Burn the Tape
Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Damian Lillard combine for 101 points In the second game against the Washington Wizards in less than a week’s time, the Milwaukee Bucks once again struggled mightily defensively, even as they did just enough scoring to edge out a tight 131-128 victory. Game Summary The start of the game wasn’t particularly edifying for the referees or for the concept known as off-ball effort. There was plenty of confusion about who last touched the ball before going out of bounds, made worse in part because neither team had a ton of interest in...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Nov 24, 2023
Brook Lopez matches career high with 39 points as Bucks edge Wizards 131-128
Brook Lopez matched a career high with 39 points and hit a 3-pointer with 2:40 left to put the Milwaukee Bucks ahead for good in a 131-128 In-Season Tournament victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
CelticsBlog Nov 22, 2023
Celtics take East showdown over Bucks with 119-116 victory
Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports Jaylen Brown led a balanced attack with 26 points in a game the Celtics led from wire to wire It got close at the end, but the Celtics proved themselves as the top team in the East by winning a showdown with the Bucks in Boston, 119-116. The final score was closer than the game, as the Celtics never trailed. Jaylen Brown led with 26 points, while Jayson Tatum added 23 and Kristaps Porzingis 21. Boston had seven players in double figures, totaled 27 assists on 44 baskets, and got 31 points from the bench. For the Bucks, Brook Lopez and...
Brew Hoop Nov 22, 2023
Rapid Recap: Bucks 116, Celtics 119
Photo by Maddie Meyer/ Too little, too late! On the eve of Thanksgiving, the Milwaukee Bucks faced off with the Boston Celtics for the first time in the 2023-24 regular season. Despite a late offensive surge, the Celtics were able to escape with a 119-116 victory. NBA.com Box Score Game Recap The Bucks came out flat, and quickly found themselves down 10-0. Malik Beasley and Brook Lopez had early buckets to help Milwaukee find its footing, but the Celtics held a 29-17 advantage after one. Through the second quarter, the teams traded baskets. Milwaukee had it within 10,...
Brew Hoop Nov 17, 2023
Bucks Tracking Poll Results: Week 3
Photo by Patrick McDermott/ Fans are split on whether or not Griffin should be on the hot seat This week’s Tuesday Tracker featured a few questions from week one of the regular season again as we check back in with you about the starting lineup and the team’s defense. Here are some other highlights: A majority of respondents (55.3%) think that Brook Lopez’s playing time shouldn’t be more than it currently is. A whopping 80.7% think that Andre Jackson Jr. should be seeing more playing time over any of the other deeper bench players Two-thirds of voters are in...
The Dream Shake Nov 17, 2023
How the Brook Lopez whiff in free agency let Alperen Sengun blossom
Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Striking out on Brook Lopez worked out for the Rockets after all. I’ll be the first to raise my hand and admit that I was pissed that the Houston Rockets weren’t able to secure Brook Lopez in free agency this past summer. It’s not that I didn’t believe in blossoming star Alperen Sengun, I just wasn’t certain that he could fulfill all of the Rockets’ needs at the Center position. My doubts have quickly dissipated because Sengun has been awesome this year, and even though the season is still young, he only projects to get...
ClutchPoints Nov 9, 2023
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 3-word message after ejection, win vs. Pistons
The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t found integrating Damian Lillard into the team to be a seamless task. In the early goings of the 2023-24 season, the Bucks have posted the worst defensive rating in the league despite having two of the best defensive players in the league in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez. And on Wednesday […] The post Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 3-word message after ejection, win vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brew Hoop Nov 6, 2023
Rapid Recap: Bucks 129, Nets 125
Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Bad game to take the under! On Monday night, the Milwaukee Bucks visited the Big Apple to take on the Brooklyn Nets in their sixth game of the season. In an offensive slugfest, the Bucks pulled away late, moving to 4-2 overall with a 129-125 victory. NBA.com Box Score Game Recap The scoring went back-and-forth in the first half, with neither team able to pull away for a significant stretch of time. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard led the way offensively, combining for 27 first-half points. Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez...
NetsDaily Nov 6, 2023
Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks preview: Nets look to bounce back at home
Photo by Patrick McDermott/ The homestand continues for the Nets as it’s Dame Time in Brooklyn. Weight classes exist for a reason. The Brooklyn Nets learned that the hard way as the Boston Celtics proved to be way too much on Saturday night at Barclays Center. The loss dropped the Nets to 3-3 on the season. The opponent tonight has big plans for this spring. The Milwaukee Bucks underwent a makeover and are hoping to make it back to the NBA Finals. They added a great victory to their ledger after winning a good battle against the New York Knicks on Friday night in...
ClutchPoints Nov 4, 2023
Bucks’ Adrian Griffin reveals players suggested Brook Lopez adjustment in win
The Milwaukee Bucks’ dream season hasn’t been completely sunshine and rainbows so far. After trading for Damian Lillard, everyone expected Milwaukee to run over the rest of the competition. Unfortunately, they’ve had some bad performances ugly losses to the Hawks and the Raptors, two teams that they are expected to beat on sheer talent alone. […] The post Bucks’ Adrian Griffin reveals players suggested Brook Lopez adjustment in win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brew Hoop Nov 4, 2023
Bucks vs. Knicks: Milwaukee Uses Dame Time to Close Out Knicks, 110-105
Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Milwaukee is now 1-0 in In-Season Tournament action In a game that featured adjustments and so much more, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks in the first round of group play in the In-Season Tournament, 110-105. Game Summary Pre-game, Adrian Griffin addressed adjustments regarding Brook Lopez and the Bucks’ defensive approach. More of that will be featured below, but it was clear that things changed right out of the gate. How much of a difference did it make? Brook Lopez with 2 blocks in the first 5 minutes tonight. He had...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Nov 3, 2023
Lillard delivers down the stretch to help the Bucks outlast the Knicks 110-105
Damian Lillard made big shots down the stretch and Brook Lopez blocked shots on the other end of the floor all night.
Brew Hoop Nov 3, 2023
Rapid Recap: Bucks 110, Knicks 105
Photo by Patrick McDermott/ Dame Time struck late in the 4th quarter for the win In the first game of the In-Season Tournament, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks, 110-105. NBA.com Box Score It was a changed Bucks defensive scheme to begin this one, as Brook Lopez returned to his normal spot in the paint near the rim. While there were improvements, New York still held a slim 25-21 advantage after one. Quentin Grimes led all scorers after a quarter with eight points. Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle each had six points apiece. Huge contributions from beyond...
