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BOBBY PORTIS


World Cup quarterfinals start Tuesday. They bring a 2nd chance for USA Basketball

If there was a silver lining to the U.S. World Cup team losing to Lithuania, itโ€™s that the Americans now know how painful it is to watch another national team celebrate in its face.

USA rolls past Jordan 110-62. Now Round 2 of Basketball World Cup awaits

Another game, another blowout for the U.S. at the Basketball World Cup.

US eases past Greece 109-81 at Basketball World Cup to advance to the second round

The United States is going to the second round of the Basketball World Cup.

USA tops Greece 108-86, moves to 4-0 in World Cup tune-up games

Anthony Edwards scored 21 points, Cameron Johnson added 13 and USA Basketball never trailed Friday in a 108-86 win over Greece in a World Cup tune-up game for both teams.

In Abu Dhabi, the footprint and popularity of basketball continues to grow

There is no history of world-class, elite basketball success in the United Arab Emirates.

USA Basketball's coaching staff for this year's World Cup is a star-studded mix

There are some rising star players on this U.S. roster for the Basketball World Cup.

Getting used to some rule differences is part of the World Cup learning process for USA Basketball

The international game and the NBA game are basically the same.

Analysis: USA Basketball's World Cup quest off to a fast start, with bonds being forged

Theyโ€™re finishing each otherโ€™s sentences already.

USA Basketball rolls past Puerto Rico in World Cup tune-up opener, 117-74

Anthony Edwards and Cam Johnson each scored 15 points, and USA Basketball used a 20-0 run in the second half on the way to rolling past Puerto Rico 117-74 on Monday night in the first World Cup tune-up game for the Americans.

Celtics' Brogdon wins NBA's 6th man of year award

The Boston Celtics asked Malcolm Brogdon to learn a new role.

Curry, Warriors rally past NBA-best Bucks 125-116 in OT

Stephen Curry scored 36 points with 22 of those in the fourth quarter and overtime, shining in his first home game back from a long injury absence and leading the Golden State Warriors past the NBA-best Milwaukee Bucks 125-116.

Giannis exits early with knee issue; Bucks rip Heat 128-99

Giannis Antetokounmpo left late in the first quarter with a right knee issue to spoil his rapid return from a sprained wrist, but the Milwaukee Bucks still trounced the Miami Heat 128-99 on Friday for their 13th consecutive victory.

Davis scores 44, LeBron passes Magic as Lakers beat Bucks

Anthony Davis scored a season-high 44 points, LeBron James overtook Magic Johnson on the NBAโ€™s career assists list and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 133-129 in a thriller.

Joel Embiid, short-handed 76ers rally to beat Bucks 110-102

Joel Embiid had 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-102 on Friday night.

Bucks top OKC for franchise-record 9th straight to open year

Brook Lopez scored 25 points and the Milwaukee Bucks extended their season-opening winning streak to a franchise record nine games with Giannis Antetokounmpo on the bench, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-94.

Giannis has triple-double, Bucks beat Wolves for 8-0 start

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, Jrue Holiday scored 29 points and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-102 to improve to 8-0, the best start to a season in franchise history.

Holiday delivers as Bucks nip Pistons 110-108, stay unbeaten

Jrue Holiday sank a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 45.3 seconds left and finished with 25 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the Detroit Pistons 110-108 on Monday night to stay unbeaten.

Bucks stay undefeated with 119-108 victory over Knicks

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists as the Milwaukee Bucks remained unbeaten with a 119-108 victory over the New York Knicks.

Bucks use lopsided run after Nash ejected, beat Nets 110-99

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 43 points, 14 rebounds and five assists as the Milwaukee Bucks went on a lopsided run after Brooklyn coach Steve Nash was ejected in the third quarter and beat the Nets 110-99.

5 players, $1.1 billion: NBA free agency starts with a bang

The NBA generated more basketball related income than ever this past season, the total number coming up just short of $9 billion.

Bucks, Warriors try to close out second-round series at home

The Milwaukee Bucks want to build off the momentum from a thrilling comeback and the Golden State Warriors seek to put an embarrassing loss behind them as both teams attempt to clinch their second-round series Friday.

Holiday stops Celtics' last 2 plays, Bucks take 3-2 lead

Bobby Portis made a putback off Giannis Antetokounmpoโ€™s missed free throw with 15 seconds left, Jrue Holiday snuffed Marcus Smart on Bostonโ€™s final two possessions and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Celtics 110-107 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 series lead.

Bucks edge Celtics 103-101 after frantic final second

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and made the go-ahead basket with 44.3 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a frantic flurry of shots in the final seconds to beat the Boston Celtics 103-101 on Saturday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal.

Brown scores 30, Celtics beat Bucks 109-86 to even series

Jaylen Brown scored 25 of his 30 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 109-86 to even their second-round playoff at one game apiece.

Supporting cast key in semifinal battle between Ja-Steph

Game 1 showed that whoever wins the 1-on-1 scoring battle between Memphisโ€™ Ja Morant and Stephen Curry of the Warriors doesnโ€™t mean their team will win the game or their Western Conference semifinal.

Giannis triple-double helps Bucks beat Celtics 101-89

Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second career postseason triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

Tougher challenge awaits defending champ Bucks in 2nd round

The defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered from a bumpy beginning and rediscovered their championship form in plenty of time to dispose of the Chicago Bulls in their opening-round series.

Bucks rout Bulls 116-100 in Game 5, advance to face Celtics

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and nine rebounds and the defending NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks routed the Chicago Bulls 116-100 on Wednesday night to finish off the first-round series in five games.

Allen scores 27, Bucks beat Bulls 119-95 to take 3-1 lead

Grayson Allen set playoff career highs with 27 points and six 3-pointers, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 119-95 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round series.

Bucks rout Bulls 111-81, take 2-1 lead without Middleton

Grayson Allen made five 3-pointers and scored 22 points and the Milwaukee Bucks dominated the Chicago Bulls 111-81 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series without the injured Khris Middleton.

Bucks' Middleton out at least 2 weeks with knee injury

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is expected to miss at least two weeks after injuring his left knee Wednesday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series with the Chicago Bulls.

Injuries make road back to NBA Finals bumpy for Suns, Bucks

The road back to the NBA Finals has become bumpy for the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks.

DeRozan scores 41 as Bulls beat Bucks 114-110 to tie series

DeMar DeRozan scored 41 points for his career playoff high and the Chicago Bulls outlasted the Milwaukee Bucks 114-110 on Wednesday to tie their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at a game apiece.

Bucks bounce back after blowing big lead to beat Bulls 93-86

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 27 points and 16 rebounds and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks recovered after blowing a 16-point lead to beat the Chicago Bulls 93-86 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series Sunday.

Cavs blast Bucks backups 133-115 to earn No. 8 play-in seed

Kevin Love made eight 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers took the No. 8 play-in spot โ€” and a matchup against Brooklyn โ€” with a 133-115 win over Milwaukee.

Lopez scores 28, Bucks beat Bulls 127-106 to clinch Central

Brook Lopez scored a season-high 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a rather quiet performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo to clinch their fourth straight Central Division championship with a 127-106 victory over the Chicago Bulls.

Doncic leads Mavericks to 118-112 victory over Bucks

Luka Doncic scored 32 points and matched a season high with 15 assists to help the Dallas Mavericks defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-112.

Brook Lopez's return boosts Bucks ahead of postseason

Giannis Antetokounmpo says the absence of Brook Lopez for much of the season has caused the Milwaukee Bucks to appreciate the 7-foot veteran on a whole new level.

Holiday's basket caps huge rally as Bucks stun Heat 120-119

Jrue Holiday banked in a driving layup with 1.9 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 14-point deficit in the final six minutes to beat the Miami Heat 120-119.

Close East race adds to Bucks' urgency coming out of break

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks are coming out of the All-Star break knowing they've got work ahead just to earn home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Embiid has huge game to help 76ers outlast Bucks, 123-120

Joel Embiid had 42 points, 14 rebounds and five assists and the Philadelphia 76ers regrouped after squandering a 15-point lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-120 on Thursday night.

Antetokounmpo teams with brothers in All-Star Saturday event

Giannis Antetokounmpo will team up with two of his brothers to compete in a revamped Skills Challenge during the NBAโ€™s All-Star Saturday night.

Antetokounmpo scores 28 as Bucks past Clippers 137-113

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, Jrue Holiday added 27 and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled away in the second half to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 137-113.

Antetokounmpo has triple-double, Bucks rip Warriors 118-99

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 30 points and had his third triple-double of the season to help Milwaukee rout the Golden State Warriors 118-99 on Thursday night in Bucks coach Mike Budenholzerโ€™s return from the NBAโ€™s COVID-19 protocols.

Giannis returns, Bucks blow out Nets 121-109 in Brooklyn

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 31 points in his return from a one-game absence, Khris Middleton added 15 of his 20 in the third quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Brooklyn Nets 121-109.

Bucks rally late in Antetokounmpo's return for 117-113 win

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from the NBAโ€™s healthy and safety protocols to score 36 points on Saturday for Milwaukee.

NBA postpones 5 more games; Young, Vogel enter protocols

The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.

Tatum scores 42, carries Celtics past Bucks 117-103

Jayson Tatum scored 16 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 117-103.

Antetokounmpo scores 27 on 27th birthday, Bucks win 112-104

Giannis Antetokounmpo came back from a two-game absence and scored 27 points on his 27th birthday to help the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-104.

Bucks' Lopez undergoes back surgery; return date uncertain

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez has undergone surgery to address the back injury that has kept him from playing since the opening game of the season.

Antetokounmpo, Middleton help Bucks defeat Lakers 109-102

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 47 points and Khris Middleton tied Milwaukeeโ€™s franchise record for career 3-pointers in the Bucksโ€™ 109-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.

With Giannis scratched, Celtics beat Bucks 122-113 in OT

Dennis Schrรถder scored eight of his season-high 38 points in overtime and the Boston Celtics took advantage of Giannis Antetokounmpoโ€™s absence to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-113.

Injuries cause reigning champion Bucks to struggle early

Injuries cause reigning champion Bucks to struggle early

The Milwaukee Bucks havenโ€™t been quite themselves as theyโ€™ve opened their NBA title defense.

Herro scores 27 points, Heat rout Bucks 137-95 in opener

Herro scores 27 points, Heat rout Bucks 137-95 in opener

Tyler Herro scored 27 points in 24 minutes off the bench, Jimmy Butler added 21 and the Miami Heat opened their season with an easy 137-95 victory over the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

Bucks begin title defense with 127-104 victory over Nets

Bucks begin title defense with 127-104 victory over Nets

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points and the Milwaukee Bucks opened the defense of their first title in half a century by beating the Brooklyn Nets 127-104 on Tuesday.

Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul move quickly in NBA free agency

Kyle Lowry, Chris Paul move quickly in NBA free agency

Point guards were the immediate focus when the NBAโ€™s free agency window opened Monday night, with Kyle Lowry headed to the Miami Heat, Lonzo Ball on his way to the Chicago Bulls while Chris Paul and Mike Conley landed lucrative deals to remain with their current teams.

Back in Phoenix, back to even: Suns, Bucks ready for Game 5

Back in Phoenix, back to even: Suns, Bucks ready for Game 5

The Phoenix Suns had designs on coming home with a chance to win their first championship.

Bucks' Portis adapts to role, makes sure he's always ready

Bucks' Portis adapts to role, makes sure he's always ready

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis is relying on lessons he learned earlier in his career as he adapts to his inconsistent playoff usage.

Giannis the Great: Bucks star making his mark in NBA Finals

Giannis the Great: Bucks star making his mark in NBA Finals

Giannis Antetokounmpo shook his head, unwilling to place himself in the class of the only player with a longer streak of 40-point games in an NBA Finals.

With Suns' stars rolling, Bucks must be better in NBA Finals

With Suns' stars rolling, Bucks must be better in NBA Finals

At their best, the Phoenix Suns have three players who can take over a game.

Bucks' playoff toughness should help them win championship

Bucks' playoff toughness should help them win championship

Thereโ€™s an excellent chance the Milwaukee Bucks will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their lone NBA title by winning it all again.

Bucks beat Hawks, head to NBA Finals for 1st time since 1974

Bucks beat Hawks, head to NBA Finals for 1st time since 1974

The Milwaukee Bucks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1974.

Bucks' Antetokounmpo out, Hawks' Young starting in Game 6

Bucks' Antetokounmpo out, Hawks' Young starting in Game 6

The Atlanta Hawks have top scorer Trae Young back in their starting lineup for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 lead

Without Giannis, Bucks beat Hawks 123-112 for 3-2 lead

Brook Lopez scored a playoff career-high 33 points and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood Giannis Antetokounmpoโ€™s absence and beat the Atlanta Hawks 123-112 on Thursday to regain the lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Antetokounmpo's injury makes Bucks' title quest much tougher

Antetokounmpo's injury makes Bucks' title quest much tougher

The Milwaukee Bucks overhauled their roster during the offseason to put more star power around two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Middleton's 38 power Bucks past Hawks 113-102 for 2-1 lead

Middleton's 38 power Bucks past Hawks 113-102 for 2-1 lead

Khris Middleton scored 20 of his playoff career high-tying 38 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 113-102 victory over the Atlanta Hawks for a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

Heat send help: After building collapse, NBA team rallies

Heat send help: After building collapse, NBA team rallies

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was working out Thursday morning with assistant coaches Chris Quinn and Eric Glass, when they were told there was a more pressing need.

Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Bucks 116-113 in Game 1

Young scores 48 points, Hawks beat Bucks 116-113 in Game 1

Trae Young scored 48 points, Clint Capela converted a go-ahead putback with 29.8 seconds left and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-113 on Wednesday night to open the Eastern Conference finals.

Roster transformation by Bucks pays off with sweep of Heat

Roster transformation by Bucks pays off with sweep of Heat

Milwaukeeโ€™s roster transformation started after losing to Miami in last seasonโ€™s NBA playoffs, one that made the Bucks give themselves a critical look.

Sweep: Bucks oust Heat 120-103, roll into Round 2

Sweep: Bucks oust Heat 120-103, roll into Round 2

Turns out, there was a reason the Milwaukee Bucks werenโ€™t worried about a playoff rematch with the Miami Heat in Round 1 this year.

Bucks put Heat on brink, win 113-84 for 3-0 series lead

Bucks put Heat on brink, win 113-84 for 3-0 series lead

The Milwaukee Bucks are a win away from a sweep of the Miami Heat and a berth in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Bucks rally in 4th to beat Nets 124-118, clinch playoff spot

Bucks rally in 4th to beat Nets 124-118, clinch playoff spot

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 36 points and the Milwaukee Bucks used a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Brooklyn Nets for the second time in three days, winning 124-118.

Antetokounmpo scores 49 points as Bucks beat Nets 117-114

Antetokounmpo scores 49 points as Bucks beat Nets 117-114

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 49 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks edged Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets 117-114.

Antetokounmpo has big day, Bucks trounce 76ers 132-94

Antetokounmpo has big day, Bucks trounce 76ers 132-94

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and moved into second place on the Milwaukee Bucksโ€™ career scoring list in a 132-94 romp over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.

Bucks start out strong, defeat 76ers 124-117

Bucks start out strong, defeat 76ers 124-117

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points and Khris Middleton had 24 as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 124-117 in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conferenceโ€™s top teams.

Drummond leaves debut with bruised toe, Bucks beat LA 112-97

Drummond leaves debut with bruised toe, Bucks beat LA 112-97

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks against Los Angeles Lakers center Andre Drummond (2) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)LOS ANGELES โ€“ Andre Drummond left his Lakers debut with a bruised right toe, and Jrue Holiday scored 28 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 112-97 victory over Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Drummond scored four points in 14 minutes before limping off the court early in the third quarter. The Lakers signed Drummond last weekend after 8 1/2 NBA seasons in Detroit and Cleveland. TIP-INSBucks: Bobby Portis missed his fourth straight game under the NBA's health and safety protocols.

Heat avenge embarrassment, rally to top Bucks 119-108

Heat avenge embarrassment, rally to top Bucks 119-108

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, bottom, and Miami Heat forward Precious Achiuwa go for a loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)MIAMI โ€“ The Miami Heat engineered a 58-point turnaround against the Milwaukee Bucks in 24 hours. Milwaukeeโ€™s lead was 72-58 early in the second half, 84-73 with 3:44 left in the third. Milwaukee had 21 points after four minutes Tuesday; the Bucks were held to four in the first four minutes Wednesday. Miami finished 2020 at 36-29 (22-22 regular season, 14-7 playoffs).

Antetokounmpo won't say whether he will sign supermax offer

Antetokounmpo won't say whether he will sign supermax offer

MILWAUKEE โ€“ Giannis Antetokounmpo praised the โ€œamazingโ€ moves the Milwaukee Bucks have made to improve the team, but the two-time reigning MVP stopped short Wednesday of saying he would sign a supermax contract extension offer. โ€œRight now Iโ€™m not focusing on that,โ€ Antetokounmpo said during his first preseason discussion with reporters. He has until Dec. 21 to sign the extension, or else he will be eligible to become a free agent after the 2020-21 season. Going into this season, our focus is obviously the championship, but before that weโ€™ve got to get better as a unit. Now the Bucks are trying to make sure their biggest star since Abdul-Jabbar also doesnโ€™t leave town.

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