Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 12 hours ago
No overreaction. No pressure. Antetokounmpo remains confident in Bucks after two straight losses.
Giannis Antetokounmpos team to-do list: Cut down the turnovers. Check in on Eric Bledsoe. And don’t stray from season-long established habits.
ClutchPoints 12 hours ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe become only 2nd Milwaukee pair to place on All-Defense First Team
The rise of Giannis Antetokounmpo to the top of the league’s individual hierarchy will always be the overarching narrative of the Milwaukee Bucks’ breakout season, and rightfully so. Antetokounmpo produced at historic levels on both ends of the floor in 2018-19, and his impact as a one-man battering ram with court vision on one end […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe become only 2nd Milwaukee pair to place on All-Defense First Team appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 15 hours ago
Antetokounmpo, Bledsoe named to NBA all-defensive team
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Eric Bledsoe became the first Bucks players since Alvin Robertson to be on the NBA all-defensive first team.
Behind the Buck Pass 16 hours ago
Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe named to All-Defensive First Team
The Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and Eric Bledsoe have both been named to the NBA’s All-Defensive First Team for the 2018-19 season. The Milwaukee Bucks may have been left licking their wounds on Wednesday following their series-tying, Game 4 defeat to the Toronto Raptors, but there was at least some good news for the franchise, […] Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe named to All-Defensive First Team - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More
ClutchPoints 16 hours ago
Clippers guard Patrick Beverley reacts to All-Defensive team snub
Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverly is renowned around the league for his stingy defense. He was on the NBA All-Defensive Team in 2017, and the Second Team in 2014. Surprisingly, he did not make the team this year. Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart and Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe took first-team honors. Beverly had […] The post Clippers guard Patrick Beverley reacts to All-Defensive team snub appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brew Hoop 17 hours ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe Named to NBA’s All-Defensive First Team
Giannis and Bledsoe both earn recognition for their contributions to the Bucks’ stout defense this season. While the Eastern Conference Finals have tightened up considerably, the Milwaukee Bucks received a nice bit of news that could lift some spirits as they focus on their series against the Toronto Raptors. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Eric Bledsoe have both been named to the 2018-19 NBA All-Defensive First Team!!#FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/z5nZwgai57— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 22, 2019 Giannis Antetokounmpo was third in total points (193), just a hair behind Paul George (195)...
ClutchPoints 18 hours ago
Numbers show Bucks’ Eric Bledsoe is struggling mightily when wide-open
The Milwaukee Bucks have seen their 2-0 lead disappear in the last two games, as the Toronto Raptors defended home court and took two back to tie the series at two apiece. However one reason why the Bucks let Game 3 go in overtime and lost by 18 points in Game 4 was the continued […] The post Numbers show Bucks’ Eric Bledsoe is struggling mightily when wide-open appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brew Hoop 18 hours ago
Milwaukee vs. Toronto: Bucks Lackadaisical Defensive Effort Leads to a Drubbing
Folks, this is officially a series... The Milwaukee Bucks got suffocated by the Toronto Raptors in a 120-102 loss that now evens the series at 2-2 headed back to the Fiserv Forum. The Bucks simply had no answer defensively for the Raptors, and the lack of successful adjustments in game four was certainly eye-opening. Three Observations Eric Bledsoe has been Toronto’s MVP thus far. We are not seeing the same Bledsoe from the regular season and unfortunately, we’re seeing the same one that got owned by Terry Rozier in the postseason last year. In 20 minutes he scored only five points on...
ClutchPoints 22 hours ago
Bucks teammates reassure Eric Bledsoe after he struggles yet again in Game 4 loss to Raptors
The Milwaukee Bucks starters were determined to have a much better shooting night after the trio of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Eric Bledsoe combined to shoot a ghastly 22.9% from the field in Game 3 against the Toronto Raptors. Antetokounmpo did his part, pouring in 25 points and 10 rebounds while shooting over 50%. […] The post Bucks teammates reassure Eric Bledsoe after he struggles yet again in Game 4 loss to Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 22, 2019
Middleton: Eric Bledsoe has to 'forget about the struggles' to get back on track
Bucks forward Khris Middleton discusses Eric Bledsoes cold streak on the road against the Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals.
ClutchPoints May 22, 2019
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer challenges Eric Bledsoe to step up after Game 4 loss
After their Game 4 loss to the Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer challenged Eric Bledsoe to step up in the next games. Bledsoe just had five points on 2-of-7 shooting from the field in 20 minutes of play. Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, Budenholzer said that they need Bledsoe to […] The post Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer challenges Eric Bledsoe to step up after Game 4 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Behind the Buck Pass May 21, 2019
Milwaukee Bucks: Analyzing Eric Bledsoe’s recent struggles
It’s been a real struggle for Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe so far this post-season. What’s been behind his recent slump? It’s been an absolute struggle for Eric Bledsoe so far in the Eastern Conference Finals. After being, arguably, the Milwaukee Bucks second best player at many points during the regular season, Bledsoe has struggled […] Milwaukee Bucks: Analyzing Eric Bledsoe’s recent struggles - Behind the Buck Pass - Behind the Buck Pass - A Milwaukee Bucks Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinions and More
Valley of the Suns May 20, 2019
Phoenix Suns Draft Primer: Coby White
Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the Phoenix Suns need a point guard. Coby White might be the perfect pick at 6. Ever since Eric Bledsoe’s infamous “I dont wanna be here” tweet shook NBA Twitter to its core, the Phoenix Suns have desperately tried to plug the leak at one of the […] Phoenix Suns Draft Primer: Coby White - Valley of the Suns - Valley of the Suns - A Phoenix Suns Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints May 20, 2019
Khris Middleton says Game 3 vs. Raptors wasn’t Bucks’ best effort
Milwaukee Bucks star Khris Middleton took the brunt of the blame for a double-overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, noting he, superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Eric Bledsoe must play better in order to get through this series: “We expect ourselves to play perfect in some […] The post Khris Middleton says Game 3 vs. Raptors wasn’t Bucks’ best effort appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel May 20, 2019
Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe talks about responding as a team after a tough loss
Eric Bledsoe talks about responding as a team after a tough loss
