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Milwaukee Bucks Daily: All eyes turn to the MECCA on Thursday night

By Adam McGee

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 24: A general view of the MECCA arena replica court to be used for the October 26, 2017 NBA game when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Boston Celtics in the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena (formerly MECCA arena) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 24: A general view of the MECCA arena replica court to be used for the October 26, 2017 NBA game when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Boston Celtics in the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena (formerly MECCA arena) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as the ‘Return to the MECCA’ game is here, and all eyes will be on the team’s famous old arena.

In this latest edition of the Milwaukee Bucks Daily, we take a look at all of the latest buzz surrounding the team’s game with the Boston Celtics at the MECCA on Thursday night, including reactions of current and former Bucks.

With the combination of a replica of Robert Indiana’s iconic pop art MECCA floor and the crisp simplicity of the Bucks’ throwback uniforms, Thursday’s game should provide a visual treat for fans regardless of the quality of play on the court.

For all of the reactions to both the occasion and the game, make sure to check back in with us at Behind the Buck Pass on Friday morning.

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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories:

Best of Behind The Buck Pass From 10/25/17

Wisconsin Herd: Getting to know the training camp roster (read here): Jordan Treske detailed all of the members of the Wisconsin Herd’s inaugural training camp roster, as preparations are underway for the new season in Oshkosh.

Milwaukee Bucks: How much is too much for Eric Bledsoe? (read here): Zach Pellowski got our staff together for an impromptu mini-roundtable to discuss the Eric Bledsoe rumors, and just how much the Bucks should be prepared to give up for him.

Best of Bucks Across The Internet From 10/25/17

Bucks get acquainted with MECCA before game vs. Celtics (read here): Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel spoke to Jason Kidd and Giannis Antetokounmpo as the team got their first look at the MECCA, and completed Wednesday’s practice on the storied court.

From Lew Alcindor to Terry Cummings: 10 memorable Milwaukee Bucks games at the MECCA (read here): Ben Steele of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel takes a trip down memory lane to shine a light on some of the standout MECCA games.

Bucks legend Marques Johnson discusses Milwaukee’s ‘Return to the MECCA’ game (read here): Jack Maloney of CBS Sports caught up with Bucks legend and current broadcaster Marques Johnson to talk about his MECCA memories.

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That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.

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