Well, so much for the newfound optimism under Frank Vogel. After starting 9-3 under the interim coach, the Indiana Pacers have lost seven of their last eight games, including five straight in which the team never realistically threatened for the win. Three of those defeats came by 17 or more points. The most recent loss, a 101-75 thrashing Wednesday at the hands of the … [Read more...] about Are Indiana Pacers in Relapse?
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Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Braun Sit Courtside At Bucks Game
The Milwaukee Bucks 91-81 defeat of the New Jersey Nets marked the return of point guard Brandon Jennings, but it was Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Ryan Braun who received a standing ovation. Rodgers and Braun sat court-side to watch the Bucks win their third straight game behind 17 points and 18 rebounds from Andrew Bogut. Excited … [Read more...] about Aaron Rodgers and Ryan Braun Sit Courtside At Bucks Game
Injury to Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings comes at worst possible time
By now you’ve probably already heard the devastating news regarding an already injury-plagued professional sports team in Wisconsin: Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings just had surgery to repair a fracture in his left fifth metatarsal and will be sidelined for four to six weeks. Considering the amount of injuries to key players on the Milwaukee Bucks and Green Bay … [Read more...] about Injury to Milwaukee Bucks point guard Brandon Jennings comes at worst possible time
The T’Wolves Jonny Flynn Conundrum
In NBA 2K11 for PS3 there is a feature in the “association” mode that shows the trade value for each player on the team. Five stars are the most a player can have (Kevin Durant), and the least is one star (Ryan Hollins). My buddy Eren and I spend Friday night trying to build up a Cleveland Cavaliers dynasty by slowly growing the amount of stars we had for our whole team. In … [Read more...] about The T’Wolves Jonny Flynn Conundrum
Milwaukee Bucks make an early statement in blowout of Atlanta Hawks
The night after the Milwaukee Bucks played their best all-around game of the young NBA season, they played their best all-around game of the young NBA season. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks make an early statement in blowout of Atlanta Hawks
Milwaukee Bucks analysis: A complete game against the New York Knicks
The Milwaukee Bucks' 107-80 victory over the New York Knicks was akin to the water splashed in the face of the flavor-changing gum test subjects in those Stride commercials. Like the participants in that faux case study (I still have yet to try the gum), Milwaukee has been in a semi-panic mode over the past week's worth of offensive inconsistencies, and just needed a solid, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks analysis: A complete game against the New York Knicks
The 2010-11 Milwaukee Bucks schedule is no walk in the park
The 2010-11 NBA regular season schedule has been released, and unfortunately, Christmas won't come early for the Milwaukee Bucks this year. The Milwaukee Bucks won't even get a breather to sweat out a New Year's hangover in January, but rest assured Scott Skiles and company understand they can't expect a cake walk schedule after over-performing 2009-10 expectations by more … [Read more...] about The 2010-11 Milwaukee Bucks schedule is no walk in the park
Bucks Must Keep Momentum Going This Off-Season
The Bucks were one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season even with their two star players suffering season-ending injuries. From management to coaching to rookie Brandon Jennings; Milwaukee once again became excited about their franchise. What can they do this off-season to keep that momentum going? By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Bucks Must Keep Momentum Going This Off-Season
Bucks Jennings, Bulls Gibson make NBA All-Rookie Team
Tyreke Evans of the Sacramento Kings, Brandon Jennings of the Milwaukee Bucks and Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors were unanimous selections to the 2009-10 T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie First Team, the NBA announced today. Rounding out the T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie First Team are New Orleans’ Darren Collison (46 points) and Chicago Bulls' Taj Gibson (41 points). … [Read more...] about Bucks Jennings, Bulls Gibson make NBA All-Rookie Team
NBA East Power Rankings 11-19
By Paul M. Banks The Milwaukee Bucks and their hot start led by uber-rookie Brandon Jennings are the talk of the NBA. So how far did they move up in this week's power rankings? 1. Boston Celtics (9-3) Kevin Garnett is their centerpiece, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce the main sidekicks. But if you really want to see the barometer of the Celtics, look at Rajon Rondo. His … [Read more...] about NBA East Power Rankings 11-19