Against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, a vintage 2009-10 Milwaukee Bucks starting lineup shot, passed, and defended their way to the Bucks first 100 point game since their January 28 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors. A couple weeks after letting Blake Griffin and Co. go NBA Jam on the floor shackled Bucks, Milwaukee looked like a team that was finally … [Read more...] about Corey Maggette’s absence could be good for the Milwaukee Bucks
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Blake Griffin goes Space Jam on the Milwaukee Bucks
Don’t let that 19-28 Los Angeles Clippers record fool you. These Clippers can run and jump like the monstars in Space Jam. Los Angeles came into their Monday night game against the Milwaukee Bucks riding an eight game home winning streak, mostly on the back of the human jet pack, Blake Griffin. Even with Eric Gordon and Chris Kaman sidelined, the Clippers managed to stretch … [Read more...] about Blake Griffin goes Space Jam on the Milwaukee Bucks
Drawing a Chicago Bears-Milwaukee Bucks comparison on beating inferior teams
A team’s season-high winning streak says a lot about their taste for success, but the Milwaukee Bucks’ three straight victories, including Saturday’s 91-81 win over the New Jersey Nets, are showing they are closer to replicating last year’s second half run than they have been all season. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Drawing a Chicago Bears-Milwaukee Bucks comparison on beating inferior teams
Milwaukee Bucks analysis: A pessimist, optimist, and realist walk into a bar…
Here are the best and worst things to come out of the Milwaukee Bucks 91-81 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night: … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks analysis: A pessimist, optimist, and realist walk into a bar…
Milwaukee Bucks play three quarters of domination in win over Washington Wizards
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
A tale of two halves in Milwaukee Bucks loss to the San Antonio Spurs
If NBA games were decided in the first half, the Milwaukee Bucks would’ve handed the best team in the league (record-wise) their seventh loss of the season. But the reality is that they were playing the 33-6 San Antonio Spurs, who rank first in the NBA in offensive efficiency, fourth in points, sixth in assists, seventh in rebounds, and 12th in points against per game. By … [Read more...] about A tale of two halves in Milwaukee Bucks loss to the San Antonio Spurs
Atlanta Hawks drag Milwaukee Bucks off cliff for 45 minutes
Since the 2009-10 season ended, the Milwaukee Bucks roster has shape-shifted more than Mickey Rourke’s face. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Atlanta Hawks feature the same rotation that fought through a seven game first round series against the Andrew Bogut-less Bucks in last year’s playoffs. By Jake McCormick … [Read more...] about Atlanta Hawks drag Milwaukee Bucks off cliff for 45 minutes
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