The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as details of the court for the return to the MECCA are finally revealed.
In this latest edition of the Milwaukee Bucks Daily, we take a look at the replica court that the Bucks have designed for their return to the MECCA next week, the latest wave of articles and profiles on Giannis Antetokounmpo, and more.
After a stuttering third quarter saw the Bucks fall into a hole they couldn’t climb out of on Friday night, the team will hope to return to winning ways against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday to cement their positive start.
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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories:
Best of Behind The Buck Pass From 10/20/17
Milwaukee Bucks reportedly sign Joel Bolomboy on two-way deal, Wisconsin Herd acquire Cliff Alexander (read here): I detailed a pair of Friday transactions that will have a significant impact on how the Herd look in their inaugural season in the G League.
Milwaukee Bucks: The expectations of embarking on a new frontier (read here): Jordan Treske explored the increased expectations that are now a part of following an improving team with a bona fide superstar.
Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Oct. 20 vs Cleveland Cavaliers (read here): Prior to the action, Ti Windisch looked ahead to Friday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, picking out keys for both teams and sharing staff predictions.
Best of Bucks Across The Internet From 10/20/17
Milwaukee Bucks design replica of MECCA court for game vs. Celtics on Oct. 26 (read here): Darren Rovell of ESPN reports on the Bucks’ plan to use a replica design of the MECCA court when they play the Celtics at their old building next week.
Playing the longer game (read here): Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN wrote about Giannis Antetokounmpo, and how the Bucks decided to go all-in on length in the first place.
Family, basketball go hand in hand for rising star Giannis Antetokounmpo (read here): Steve Aschburner of NBA.com also wrote about Giannis, with a particular focus on his strong familial bond and the recent loss of his father.
Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t the NBA’s best kept secret anymore. He’s a star (read here): Paul Flannery of SB Nation wrote about Giannis’ emergence in the wider NBA consciousness, and the more business-like approach that often now accompanies him.
Cavs 116, Bucks 97: Bad third quarter leads to loss (read here): Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported from the Bradley Center following the Bucks’ Friday night loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.