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Lillard Absence: Bucks’ Unexpected Challenge

In an unexpected turn of events, Damian Lillard, the star guard for the Milwaukee Bucks, will be notably absent from the upcoming clash against the Utah Jazz on Monday night. The Bucks, already dealing with various challenges, will also be without the services of reserve guard Cam Payne, who is currently undergoing concussion protocol. The Bucks' official injury report for the game has cited personal reasons as the cause for Lillard's absence. This development marks only the third time this season that the
Bucks focused as fans eye end to 50-year NBA title drought

Bucks focused as fans eye end to 50-year NBA…

MILWAUKEE: Milwaukee Bucks supporters are buzzing about the possible end of a 50-year NBA title drought while star Giannis Antetokounmpo fights to keep his focus with a crown tantalyzingly near. The Bucks lead the best-of-seven NBA Finals 3-2 over Phoenix with game six Tuesday at Milwaukee, where 20,000 fans will fill the arena and 25,000 more will jam the "Deer District" outside to watch on huge videoscreens. "You can feel the excitement in the city. But we got to focus," Greek forward Antetokounmpo
Bucks rally to defeat Suns, level NBA Finals series at 2-2

Bucks rally to defeat Suns, level NBA Finals series…

July 15 - The Milwaukee Bucks rallied from nine points down in the fourth quarter to defeat the Phoenix Suns 109-103 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday to tie the best-of-seven series at 2-2 in front their own elated fans at Fiserv Forum. The teams were tied at the half but small forward Khris Middleton pushed the Bucks over the top, tallying 40 points, six rebounds and four assists. Milwaukee had looked in deep trouble after losing the opening two
Antetokounmpo powers Bucks over Nets in NBA return

Antetokounmpo powers Bucks over Nets in NBA return

LOS ANGELES: Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 49 points in his return from an injury as the Milwaukee Bucks overcame Kevin Durant's 42-point performance to beat the Brooklyn Nets 117-114 on Sunday (May 2). Two-time reigning NBA Most Valuable Player Antetokounmpo, who had been dealing with a sprained right ankle, outdueled Durant in the Eastern Conference clash between the two highest-scoring teams in the league. Antetokounmpo finished just three points short of his career high, which he set two years ago against Philadelphia.

The ‘Leastern’ Eastern Conference!

It feels like the NBA Finals ended recently and suddenly its 2019 already. How is the league doing? The Eastern Conference has not been able to compete with the Western Conference in recent years. The gap is so big that the NBA had to change the All-Star format it had been using since many decades. Here is a single line recap of all the Eastern Conference teams so far: (according to standings as of Jan 2, 2019) 1. Milwaukee Bucks (26-10) – Giannis