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Extra Notes from Milwaukee/Washington

With a win over Philadelphia, the Miami Heat tied the 1970-71 Bucks for the third-longest winning streak in NBA history.  If the Bucks can figure out a way to win over the Heat Friday, they can seal…Read More

Milwaukee Bucks Game Review: Three Thumbs Up, Many More Thumbs Down

Playing four games in five nights across a geographical span of four times zones is the NBA equivalent of dodgeball.  You might escape with a cute maneuver here or there, but unless you’re really…Read More

Milwaukee Bucks Game Previews: Avoiding Capital Offenses

The keys to beating the Wizards are relatively simple.  That doesn’t mean that a win is guaranteed, or even likely, but that the Wizards are un-dynamic enough to be predictable in the ways in which…Read More

Eighth Seed and/or Sigh: The Milwaukee Bucks and Their Contenders for a Playoff Spot

It is March. That means it is officially time to have the annual “Milwaukee Bucks for No. 8″ conversation. There will not be a definitive answer to the question of “Who will claim the…Read More

Milwaukee Bucks Game Review: Familiar Faces, Familiar Places (.500)

Flashback to Jan. 7, 2012. The Bucks were reeling after four consecutive losses, dropping to 16-16 on the season. Head coach Scott Skiles parted ways with the team, and Jim Boylan took over as the season-long…Read More

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Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Running Into A Wall (Or Two)

Just when John Hammond was working the phones to add another piece for a playoff run, the Bucks slipped…Read More

Milwaukee Bucks Summer League: John Henson Rides High in Game Two

For the second straight Summer League game, the Bucks rode two hot scorers to a huge early lead, frittered…Read More

Beginnings and Endings: Washington Wizards 121, Milwaukee Bucks 112

The Milwaukee Bucks season began with a loss to the Charlotte Bobcats.  Tonight, it may have ended…Read More

Turkish Delight: Milwaukee Bucks 112, Washington Wizards 98

Tonight’s game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Wizards was promoted as “Turkish…Read More

The NBA and Long-Forgotten Secrets

Michael Jordan is the greatest player in the history of the NBA: six NBA titles, five MVP awards, nine…Read More

The Losing Edge: Milwaukee Bucks 119, Washington Wizards 118

Somewhere between a flurry of lost dribbles, floating air balls, incidental rebounds, and more flailing…Read More

Game 3 Preview: Washington Wizards (0-2) @ Milwaukee Bucks (1-1) 7:30 PM CT

Offensive Efficiency: Washington: 90.8 (29th) Milwaukee: 100.6 (21st) Defensive Efficiency: Washington: 103.9…Read More

NBA ATS Pick Wizards at Orlando

I won both picks on opening night, Boston -1.5 and Houston +8.  Might as well break up any streak before…Read More

Arenas Trade Idea: Arenas to Bucks for Redd

Gilbert Arenas is now officially out for the year.  This is the latest report on ESPN: A person familiar…Read More