Oklahoma City takes road win streak into matchup with Milwaukee
Oklahoma City comes into a matchup against Milwaukee as winners of three straight road gamesMARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sniffs double-double Antetokounmpo posted 21 points (9-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and two blocks across 35 minutes during Thursday's 115-108 victory over Brooklyn.
Impact Antetokounmpo returned from a two-game absence due to a hamstring injury. While he was able to deliver a solid stat line, he didn't look like himself, and he allowed Damian Lillard to carry the team offensively on prolonged stretches. Antetokoummpo will aim to bounce back and deliver a better game against the Thunder on Sunday.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in double digits again Beasley supplied 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and six rebounds over 31 minutes during Thursday's 115-108 win over the Nets.
Impact Beasley has been playing well in recent weeks, and the veteran has now scored in double digits in five of his last six outings while draining two or more threes in each of those six appearances. Beasley is averaging 13.5 points per game in that stretch, and while his upside on offense is limited to operate as a catch-and-shoot threat from beyond the arc, he should get enough looks if he continues to be as sharp as he's been of late. He's making 39.2 percent of his threes during the aforementioned stretch.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps 30-point streak alive Lillard totaled 30 points (11-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Thursday's 115-108 victory over the Nets.
Impact Even though Lillard operates as the Bucks' second-best offensive option in most games due to the presence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, there's no question the star floor general is trending in the right direction. Antetokounmpo has been bothered by a hamstring injury in recent days, and perhaps that is also one of the reasons why Lillard has been a bit more active offensively. Lillard has now scored at least 30 points in three games in a row while averaging 26.0 points, 8.9 assists and 4.0 rebounds per game in March.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Nets' skid ties season high as they drop 5th straight in loss to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks Some blame the Milwaukee Bucks for breaking the Nets. You remember it. That game at Barclays Center on Dec. 27 when former head coach Jacque...
MARCH 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bucks 115 - Nets 108 | 03.21.24
MARCH 22 • YOUTUBE
Bucks withstand Nets' rally to sweep season series Damian Lillard had 30 points and 12 assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 21 points and nine rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a fo...
MARCH 22 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Bucks withstand Nets' rally to sweep season series Damian Lillard had 30 points and 12 assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 21 points and nine rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a fo...
MARCH 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lillard sparkles, Antetokounmpo returns to help Bucks hold off Nets, 115-108 Damian Lillard had 30 points and 12 assists and made two late steals as the Milwaukee Bucks capitalized on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return to...
MARCH 22 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Giannis Antetokounmpo returning to action after missing 2 games with hamstring issue
Giannis Antetokounmpo is back in the Milwaukee Bucks’ starting lineup Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets after missing two games with a left hamstring issueMARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available to play Thursday Antetokounmpo (hamstring) will be available to play Thursday against the Nets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Giannis is back after spending the past two games on the sidelines, which will likely queue Jae Crowder's return to the second unit and Bobby Portis' minutes could dip a bit. Make sure you've got The Greek Freak active.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Considered game-time decision Antetokounmpo (hamstring), who is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets, is considered a game-time decision, Justin Garcia of the Milwaukee Bucks Radio Network reports.
Impact Antetokounmpo missed the last two games due to a hamstring injury and participated in Thursday's pregame warmups, but the team's medical staff wants to see how he feels afterward before determining his status. It's unclear whether he'll face any restrictions if he's able to suit up against Brooklyn.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Middleton has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nets due to left ankle injury management.
Impact Middleton appeared in the last two games, averaging 22.0 points, 6.5 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 29.0 minutes per game. However, he'll rest in the second half of a back-to-back set as he continues to regain his conditioning following a lengthy absence. Jae Crowder, Pat Connaughton and Andre Jackson are candidates to see increased work Thursday.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable for Thursday Antetokounmpo (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Impact Antetokounmpo participated in Tuesday's practice session but was unavailable for a second consecutive game Wednesday. It's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return for the second half of the back-to-back set Thursday, but Bobby Portis will likely continue to see increased run if Antetokounmpo remains out.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Doc Rivers told Bucks there's 'no moral victories' after close loss to former Celtics team "We didn’t lose the war. The war’s ahead of us."
MARCH 21 • MASSLIVE.COM
Bucks put up fight in Boston, but they're not OK with 'moral victories' Short-handed Milwaukee's margin for error was slim Wednesday, and those early miscues led to defeat.
MARCH 21 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Analysis | The Celtics have run away with the East, but the Bucks loom as playoff foils Boston is 11 games clear of the rest of the Eastern Conference after beating Milwaukee on Wednesday, but the Bucks remain a potential foil i...
MARCH 21 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Bucks face Nets with Giannis Antetokounmpo's status in doubt The Milwaukee Bucks hope to have star Giannis Antetokounmpo back in the lineup when they play host to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday.The Buck...
MARCH 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Celtics reserve guard reveals Patrick Beverley 'lit a fire in me' Payton Pritchard continues to shine in his extra opportunities, this time putting up 19 points in the win over the Bucks.
MARCH 21 • MASSLIVE.COM
NBA roundup: Celtics top Bucks, win 7th straight Jayson Tatum had 31 points and eight rebounds to help the Boston Celtics extend their winning streak to seven games with a 122-119 victory o...
MARCH 21 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brooklyn plays Milwaukee on 3-game road slide
Brooklyn enters a matchup with Milwaukee as losers of three road games in a rowMARCH 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Efficient effort Wednesday Middleton tallied 22 points (8-11 FG, 2-3 3pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes in Wednesday's 122-119 loss to the Celtics.
Impact Middleton continues to be efficient since returning from a 16-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. He's scored 20-plus points in each of his last two appearances and has shot 61.5 percent from the field and 4-for-7 from deep in that span. His return to the Bucks has been crucial with Giannis Antetokounmpo missing the team's last two games due to a left hamstring injury.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
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