The Milwaukee Bucks have come a long way since April 15, 2010, and the path more resembled a float down the River Styx than a stroll down a yellow brick road. Injuries, ineffectiveness and the possession of less chemistry than actors in a SyFy original movie were the main catalysts giving the Bucks their sixth trip to the NBA Lottery in the last 10 years. By Jake … [Read more...] about A Milwaukee Bucks offseason of intrigue (plus, I join a new blog!)
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Milwaukee Bucks finally close out a win against the Sixers
It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish, and the Milwaukee Bucks have had considerable problems this season closing out teams good and bad. Saturday night’s 93-87 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers still featured the Bucks’ late game issues (0-6 in the final five minutes of regulation), with a twist ending where Milwaukee’s defense comes through with one of their … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks finally close out a win against the Sixers
It’s nothing personal, the Milwaukee Bucks were an embarrassment against the Kings
A record setting embarrassment against the Boston Celtics on the road is one thing. A back breaking defeat (on two days rest) at home to an NBA doormat on the verge of re-locating and playing without the face of their franchise is something else entirely. There's very few positive things to take away from the Milwaukee Bucks' 97-90 soul-crushing loss to the Anaheim Royals … [Read more...] about It’s nothing personal, the Milwaukee Bucks were an embarrassment against the Kings
Milwaukee Bucks Big Five Trump The New York Knicks Big Three
Apparently there isn't much of a difference between Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls and the conference's lower seeds. A 100-95 win over the New York Knicks Sunday afternoon proved the Milwaukee Bucks are, in fact, capable of building an early lead and holding on against decent competition. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks Big Five Trump The New York Knicks Big Three
Bogut-less Milwaukee Bucks defense solid in win over Detroit Pistons
The Milwaukee Bucks tossed a proverbial monkey off their backs with a 92-90 victory over the Detroit Pistons Tuesday night. It may have been the size of a Pygmy Marmoset, but it was still a monkey that had prevented the Bucks from beating the Pistons in their previous two meetings. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Bogut-less Milwaukee Bucks defense solid in win over Detroit Pistons
Milwaukee Bucks are better suited for the NBA Lottery than the playoffs
People that hate the NBA usually say that NBA teams don’t play defense (except the best ones and the Milwaukee Bucks), the league is very “thug heavy (between dog fighting and gun discharges, the NFL is much, much worse), and the NBA Lottery system allows teams to fail on purpose (see the 2006-07 Boston Celtics for contrary evidence). By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks are better suited for the NBA Lottery than the playoffs