The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as Tuesday marked the 50th anniversary of the first regular season game the Bucks ever played as a franchise.
In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, the 50th anniversary of the first Bucks game took place Tuesday, we round up the final batch of Bucks-related season previews and much more.
Taking on their I-94 rival the Chicago Bulls in what was then known as Milwaukee Arena, the Bucks lost 89-84 in their first regular season game during their expansion season back on October 16, 1968.
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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories.
Best of Behind The Buck Pass From 10/16/18
Win in 6 Podcast #246: The Jodie Meeks trade, predictions for the season (read here): Adam McGee and I wrapped up the Bucks’ preseason play, went over the team’s busy roster cutdown activity and gave our predictions for the Bucks’ 2018-19 season in the latest edition of Win in 6.
Milwaukee Bucks: 5 goals for Khris Middleton in 2018-19 season (read here): Finishing out our individual season previews, I detailed five goals for what would make a successful season for Bucks veteran swingman, Khris Middleton.
Milwaukee Bucks: Has Giannis Antetokounmpo got a new jump shot? (read here): Scott Romportl analyzed the enhancements Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has displayed in his jump shot as well as the confidence that’s been instilled in him to let it fly from that level of the floor by the new coaching staff.
Best of Bucks Around The Internet From 10/16/18
When the Milwaukee Bucks took the court for the first time ever, 50 years ago this week (read here): The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Chris Foran reflected on the first game the Bucks played in 50 years ago Tuesday, which ended up being a 89-84 loss to the Chicago Bulls in Milwaukee Arena.
Fresh off successful preseason, Bucks aim to show it wasn’t fools gold (read here): Also of the Journal Sentinel, Matt Velazquez wrote on the good vibes surrounding the Bucks following their strong preseason play and the aspirations they have in looking to extend that form and focus into the regular season and playoffs.
Center of attention: For Bucks to be successful, Giannis needs to be in middle of floor ($) (read here): Eric Nehm of The Athletic explored the Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new utilization as a ball handler and overall offensive force under the pace and space offense the Bucks have and are adjusting to under Budenholzer.
Celtics, Raptors, Sixers Beware: Giannis Antetokounmpo Is Coming for the East (read here): Dan Favale of Bleacher Report examined the additions and schematic changes that will only unlock Antetokounmpo’s talents further to potentially make the Bucks a contender in the East.
That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.