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Milwaukee Bucks run tip-in play to perfection to beat Indiana Pacers

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkOsiml4GO0 Rarely would you call facing a 7’3” defender on an inbounds pass an advantage for the offense, but having Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert guarding Luc Mbah a Moute just may have won Wednesday night’s game for the Milwaukee Bucks. “That could’ve been a blessing,” coach Scott Skiles said. “One of the things that’s happen to us … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks run tip-in play to perfection to beat Indiana Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks shoot below freezing in loss to Miami Heat

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It wasn’t LeBron James’ drives at a sports car’s speed and truck's power, Dwyane Wade’s foul drawing ability, or Chris Bosh’s freakish athleticism and shooting range that gave the Miami Heat their fifth win in a row from an 88-78 win over the Milwaukee Bucks Monday night. It was Carlos Arroyo and the rest of the Big Three’s nondescript entourage, and their habit of missing … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks shoot below freezing in loss to Miami Heat

The Milwaukee Bucks’ offensive weekend of futility

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With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, the Milwaukee Bucks have a record of 5-8 and very little to be thankful for other than their third ranked scoring defense (92 points per game). Consider a few statistics from the Bucks’ weekend back-to-back against the worst team, record-wise, in the Eastern Conference (Philadelphia 76ers) and an Oklahoma City Thunder team that was … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks’ offensive weekend of futility

Dan Le Batard doesn’t Fear the Deer

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Dan Le Batard apparently thinks market size and a national fan base dictate whether an NBA team can compete with his God-blessed Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference. On Monday's episode of Pardon the Interruption, Le Batard continued a time honored ESPN tradition of ignorance towards small markets by claiming the Milwaukee Bucks would be no match for the Heat during the … [Read more...] about Dan Le Batard doesn’t Fear the Deer

The Milwaukee Bucks’ top free agent targets

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Update: Drew Gooden signed a 5 year, $32 million contract Thursday morning with the Milwaukee Bucks Be sure to read post-draft profiles of the Milwaukee Bucks first and second round picks. If you were unfortunate enough to pay attention to the ESPN commentary last Thursday during the NBA Draft, you'd swear that Lebron James is the only free agent that matters. For the … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks’ top free agent targets

Milwaukee Bucks GM isn’t sleeping on 2009-10 successes

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By Jake McCormick In his end of the year press conference, Milwaukee Bucks GM John Hammond was quick to deflect his NBA Executive of the Year accomplishments onto coach Scott Skiles and his players. “Obviously, it was a very enjoyable season, any time you have a season where you overachieve, those are the most fun,” Hammond said. “I think Scott Skiles, his staff, and the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks GM isn’t sleeping on 2009-10 successes

The Milwaukee Bucks are still the hottest team in the NBA

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By Jake McCormick Walking through Grand Avenue Mall on Saturday, I saw a hefty stock of Milwaukee Bucks merchandise displayed in the front of a sporting goods store. A year ago, the Bucks weren't even a blip on Wisconsin's sports radar. The city has started to believe in their 36-29 record and it's only a matter of time before the rest of the NBA catches on. … [Read more...] about The Milwaukee Bucks are still the hottest team in the NBA