The Milwaukee Bucks weathered the storm of a nasty December-January schedule in a way that made the Perfect Storm shipmen look like they were on an Alaskan cruise. But now that it’s over, the Bucks kicked off the NBA’s easiest second half schedule with a 100-87 win over the Washington Wizards, who are now 0-20 on the road this season. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks play three quarters of domination in win over Washington Wizards
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The road to a Milwaukee Bucks’ win runs through Andrew Bogut
With his fifth straight double-double in the Milwaukee Bucks’ 103-99 win over the Dallas Mavericks Monday night, center Andrew Bogut continued to state the obvious: If he fills up the stat sheet, the Bucks’ chances of winning skyrocket. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about The road to a Milwaukee Bucks’ win runs through Andrew Bogut
Profiling potential Milwaukee Bucks’ point guards options
With Chris Duhon going to sunnier weather in Orlando and Luke Ridnour most likely seeking to capitalize off his career resurrection in 2009-10, the Milwaukee Bucks may be relegated to the discount aisle of the point guard section. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Profiling potential Milwaukee Bucks’ point guards options
Milwaukee Bucks GM isn’t sleeping on 2009-10 successes
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
Bucks/Hawks series moves to Atlanta for Game 7
By Jake McCormick Up 3-2 in their first round Eastern Conference series against the Atlanta Hawks and coming home after a stunning road win on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Bucks went into halftime with a 34-31 lead. It wasn’t pretty, but the Bucks had clipped the Hawks’ wings inside and were hitting shots when they were needed. And then the third quarter happened, and the … [Read more...] about Bucks/Hawks series moves to Atlanta for Game 7
Five predictions for Game 2 of Bucks vs. Hawks
By Jake McCormick The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Atlanta Hawks in Game 2 of their first round Eastern Conference playoff matchup tonight. While Atlanta has a 1-0 series lead, Milwaukee showed enough spark in the second half of Game 1 to give fans some idea of what to expect heading into tonight’s game. … [Read more...] about Five predictions for Game 2 of Bucks vs. Hawks
Salmons, Ilyasova carry Bucks to victory over the disarmed Wizards
By Jake McCormick After the Milwaukee Bucks' overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks Sunday to cap off a 2-1 road trip that boosted the team above .500, I Tweeted and Facebooked that the bandwagon for casual Bucks fans is now officially boarding. After tonight's 100-87 win against the Washington Wizards, the wagon should be selling tickets faster to a Coheed and Cambria concert, … [Read more...] about Salmons, Ilyasova carry Bucks to victory over the disarmed Wizards
Milwaukee Bucks get back to .500 with win against the New Orleans Hornets
By Jake McCormick With a 4-0 start to the post-trading deadline season, the Milwaukee Bucks are conclusively better than they were on February 18. The team's 115-95 win against the Chris Paul-less New Orleans Hornets serves as a blueprint for what the team can do with their new toys and newfound identity. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks get back to .500 with win against the New Orleans Hornets