Giannis Antetokounmpo turned in an MVP performance and out-dueled Joel Embiid as the Bucks surged past the Sixers late to clinch the best record.
Author: Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks beat James Harden’s Rockets in showdown of MVP front-runners
All eyes were on Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden, but the Bucks’ Eric Bledsoe stole the show in Milwaukee’s series-sweeping win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo or James Harden? NBA MVP race is far from decided
An informal straw poll of 25 media members finds the race between Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden could still be decided in the last two weeks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo closing gap on LeBron James — can he pass the King as face of the NBA?
After the All-Star Game last month, LeBron told Giannis, “I love everything about you, man.” The Greek Freek is poised to seize the King’s throne.
Lowly Phoenix Suns get the better of Milwaukee Bucks for second time this season
Apparently, the Phoenix Suns are the Milwaukee Bucks’ kryptonite. The Suns are the only team in the NBA to beat the Bucks twice this season.
Veteran center Pau Gasol to sign with Bucks after Spurs buyout
The Spurs and Pau Gasol reached an agreement on a contract buyout Friday and the plan is for the Bucks to sign the veteran after he clears waivers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo dominates Knicks in Bucks first Christmas win in 41 years
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 14 rebounds in just 25 minutes to lift Milwaukee in Madison Square Garden.
Bucks hold off Raptors in thriller between Eastern Conference heavyweights
Malcolm Brogdon hit two clutch 3-pointers in the final 67 seconds and the Bucks held off the Raptors 104-99 for a 2-0 lead in the season series.
Celtics prove they are team to beat in East after handing Bucks first loss of season
The Celtics hit a franchise-record 24 3-pointers and handed the Bucks their first loss, reinforcing the narrative Boston is the East’s team to beat.