Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks and what I’m hearing
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That would be Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is recovering from a calf strain that has cost him Milwaukee's past four games -- of which the Bucks have lost three, including a 127-82 beatdown in Brooklyn against the Nets on Sunday night.
The Milwaukee Bucks once again lost to one of the worst teams in the NBA, falling 127-82 to a tanking Brooklyn Nets team.
Eliminated in group play after winning the NBA's in-season tournament last season, the Bucks are getting a much-needed four-day break while adjusting to playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for an extended time due to his calf injury. Because the Bucks aren't in the quarterfinals, two regular-season games were added to their schedule.
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The Brooklyn Nets (6-18) came out of their mini-break due to the NBA Cup looking to keep the winning going after getting a few days of rest. Brooklyn is still dealing with a couple of injuries, but this is the healthiest they've been all season just in time for a matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks (11-15) on Sunday and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live,
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In the end, the trio of Portis, Kuzma and Porter carried the Bucks to a much-needed win. With rumors about an injured Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continuing to swirl, his teammates earned a victory as the superstar forward enjoyed his team’s fight and competitiveness from the bench.
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics, 116-101, on Dec. 11 at Fiserv Forum, snapping a three-game losing streak to the Celtics to improve to 11-15 on the year. The Bucks, who trailed by as many as 14 in the second quarter, outscored the Celtics 27-13 in the decisive third quarter to take control of the game.