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NBA fines Bucks coach Doc Rivers for comments about call refs admitted they got wrong
Read full article: NBA fines Bucks coach Doc Rivers for comments about call refs admitted they got wrongMilwaukee coach Doc Rivers was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Sunday for public criticism of the officiating on a foul against Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo that the referees admitted they got wrong.
Referees say foul on Antetokounmpo that gave Hornets winning free throws should not have been called
Read full article: Referees say foul on Antetokounmpo that gave Hornets winning free throws should not have been calledGiannis Antetokounmpo shouldn’t have been called for a foul against LaMelo Ball on Saturday, referees determined, agreeing with Bucks coach Doc Rivers’ criticism of the play that gave the Charlotte Hornets the eventual winning points in a 115-114 victory over Milwaukee.
With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OT
Read full article: With key teammates out, Antetokounmpo steps up with 59 points to lead Bucks over Pistons in OTMilwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers wasn’t sure it was a good thing that Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 22 of the team’s 24 first-quarter points.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo out with muscle strain as Milwaukee visits unbeaten Cavaliers
Read full article: Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo out with muscle strain as Milwaukee visits unbeaten CavaliersMilwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Monday night’s game against the unbeaten Cleveland Cavaliers with a strained adductor muscle, another early-season hiccup for the struggling Bucks.
76ers rule Embiid and George out for opener with injuries. Bucks' Middleton also expected to be out
Read full article: 76ers rule Embiid and George out for opener with injuries. Bucks' Middleton also expected to be outPhiladelphia 76ers All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will miss the season opener against Milwaukee and could miss more games as they return from injuries.
Bucks banking on long-term potential of their two 19-year-old draft picks
Read full article: Bucks banking on long-term potential of their two 19-year-old draft picksThe Milwaukee Bucks appear to be in the latter stages of a championship window and can’t spend much in free agency due to salary-cap concerns.
Clippers sign coach Tyronn Lue to new deal reportedly worth $14 million annually
Read full article: Clippers sign coach Tyronn Lue to new deal reportedly worth $14 million annuallyThe Los Angeles Clippers have signed coach Tyronn Lue to a long-term contract after winning a division title in his fourth season.
All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4
Read full article: All-Stars Antetokounmpo, Lillard out for Milwaukee Bucks against Indiana Pacers in Game 4The Milwaukee Bucks will be without injured All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard when their playoff series resumes Sunday night at Indiana.
Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. Pacers
Read full article: Bucks' Lillard has MRI, team awaiting results before deciding if he plays in Game 4 vs. PacersDamian Lillard underwent an MRI to determine the severity of his Achilles injury, and the Milwaukee Bucks could be without the star guard for Game 4 of their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Khris Middleton to start for Bucks against Pacers in Game 3
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo ruled out, Khris Middleton to start for Bucks against Pacers in Game 3Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Friday night's Game 3 of their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, but All-Star Khris Middleton be in the starting lineup.
Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuries
Read full article: Khris Middleton joins Antetokounmpo on Bucks' list of players dealing with injuriesMilwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton’s status for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series with the Indiana Pacers is uncertain after he hurt his ankle in the last game and didn’t practice Thursday.
No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseason
Read full article: No Giannis? No Leonard? No problem just yet for the Bucks and Clippers in the postseasonThe Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers remain unsure when they’ll have their top player back on the floor.
Bucks open their playoff run without Giannis Antetokounmpo because of left calf strain
Read full article: Bucks open their playoff run without Giannis Antetokounmpo because of left calf strainThe Milwaukee Bucks are starting the playoffs without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to the left calf strain that knocked the two-time MVP out for the Bucks’ final three regular-season games.
Joel Embiid sits out as 76ers zip past Nets 107-86. Philly will face Miami in the play-in tournament
Read full article: Joel Embiid sits out as 76ers zip past Nets 107-86. Philly will face Miami in the play-in tournamentTyrese Maxey scored 26 points for a Philadelphia 76ers team that played without Joel Embiid and earned a spot in the play-in tournament with a 107-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets with playoff seeding at stake on Sunday.
Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season games
Read full article: Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season gamesMilwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the rest of the regular season after an MRI confirmed the two-time MVP has a strained left calf, while his availability for the start of the playoffs remains uncertain.
Celtics become 1st NBA team to shoot no free throws. Boston, Bucks combine for record-low 2 attempts
Read full article: Celtics become 1st NBA team to shoot no free throws. Boston, Bucks combine for record-low 2 attemptsThe Milwaukee Bucks and Celtics combined for a record-low two free throw attempts Tuesday night, when the Celtics became the first team in NBA history to not shoot one.
Antetokounmpo leaves Bucks' game with Celtics after grabbing his left calf while running up court
Read full article: Antetokounmpo leaves Bucks' game with Celtics after grabbing his left calf while running up courtGiannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks’ game with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night with an apparent injury to his left leg.
Improved defense under coach Doc Rivers has helped the Bucks surge since the All-Star break
Read full article: Improved defense under coach Doc Rivers has helped the Bucks surge since the All-Star breakThe Milwaukee Bucks have won six straight games and own the NBA’s best defensive rating since the All-Star break.
Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victory
Read full article: Bucks don't have Antetokounmpo but still beat Clippers 113-106 for 6th straight victoryDamian Lillard scored 41 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to rally past the Los Angeles Clippers 113-106 for their sixth straight victory.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks' 113-97 victory over Bulls
Read full article: Giannis Antetokounmpo has 46 points, 16 rebounds in Bucks' 113-97 victory over BullsGiannis Antetokounmpo dominated with 46 points and 16 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 113-97 on Friday night.
Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victory
Read full article: Bucks roll to 123-85 blowout of Hornets for their third consecutive victoryGiannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 points and Bobby Portis scored 21 as the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets 123-85 for their most lopsided victory of the season.
Bucks overtake Timberwolves 112-107 behind 33 points from Antetokounmpo
Read full article: Bucks overtake Timberwolves 112-107 behind 33 points from AntetokounmpoGiannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 13 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks surge out of the All-Star break with a 112-107 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Rivers hasn't been what the doctor ordered yet and struggling Bucks have work to do down the stretch
Read full article: Rivers hasn't been what the doctor ordered yet and struggling Bucks have work to do down the stretchDoc Rivers’ arrival was supposed to ensure the Milwaukee Bucks would develop into one of the NBA’s most dangerous teams by the postseason.
The NBA's scoring boom is still going strong, and some wonder if that's a good thing
Read full article: The NBA's scoring boom is still going strong, and some wonder if that's a good thingDefense wasn’t really played in the All-Star Game, which explains why the Eastern Conference scored a record 211 points and the game saw nearly 400 points combined on Sunday night.
Miami's Bam Adebayo will start All-Star Game, replacing injured Philadelphia center Joel Embiid
Read full article: Miami's Bam Adebayo will start All-Star Game, replacing injured Philadelphia center Joel EmbiidA new honor is awaiting Bam Adebayo of the Miami Heat: He’ll be an All-Star starter for the first time.
Rivers wins No. 1,099 as Bucks trounce Hornets 120-84 to send Charlotte to its 10th straight loss
Read full article: Rivers wins No. 1,099 as Bucks trounce Hornets 120-84 to send Charlotte to its 10th straight lossDoc Rivers won his 1,099th regular-season game to move into eighth place on the NBA’s list, Damian Lillard scored 26 points in his return from a two-game injury absence and the Milwaukee Bucks cruised past short-handed Charlotte 120-84 to send the Hornets to their 10th straight loss.
Doc Rivers' first win as Bucks coach means he'll lead East All-Stars after huge rally to beat Mavs
Read full article: Doc Rivers' first win as Bucks coach means he'll lead East All-Stars after huge rally to beat MavsGiannis Antetokounmpo scored 48 points and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 25-point deficit for their first victory under coach Doc Rivers, beating the Dallas Mavericks 129-117 on Saturday night.
Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks
Read full article: Trail Blazers spoil Lillard's return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over BucksAnfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Trail Blazers spoiled former teammate Damian Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets spoil Doc Rivers' debut as Bucks coach with 113-107 win
Read full article: Jokic gets triple-double, Nuggets spoil Doc Rivers' debut as Bucks coach with 113-107 winNikola Jokic spoiled Doc Rivers' debut as Milwaukee coach by recording his 14th triple-double of the season in the Denver Nuggets' 113-107 victory over the Bucks.
Doc Rivers was lured back to coaching by the chance to compete for an NBA title with the Bucks
Read full article: Doc Rivers was lured back to coaching by the chance to compete for an NBA title with the BucksDoc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks each have endured plenty of recent playoff disappointment.
Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Bucks coach, AP source says
Read full article: Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Bucks coach, AP source saysA person with knowledge of the negotiations says Doc Rivers is finalizing a deal to take over as the Milwaukee Bucks coach a day after the firing of Adrian Griffin.
Doc Rivers on his future: 'Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out'
Read full article: Doc Rivers on his future: 'Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out'Doc Rivers is set to begin his second stint with ESPN as the network's NBA analyst, though he says he doesn't know how long he will remain in the position.
Ben Simmons has his health and his old job back. Now the Brooklyn Nets need to see his old game
Read full article: Ben Simmons has his health and his old job back. Now the Brooklyn Nets need to see his old gameBen Simmons was so ineffective in his return from back surgery last season that he couldn’t even protest much when he was bounced from his normal position, and eventually out of Nets coach Jacque Vaughn’s rotation entirely.
Mark Jackson laid off by ESPN with Doris Burke and Doc Rivers slated as replacements, AP source says
Read full article: Mark Jackson laid off by ESPN with Doris Burke and Doc Rivers slated as replacements, AP source saysAdd Mark Jackson to the list of ESPN reporters and commentators who have been laid off over the past five weeks.
Maxey, Embiid, Harris power 76ers to 96-84 win over Nets
Read full article: Maxey, Embiid, Harris power 76ers to 96-84 win over NetsTyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris had 20 apiece, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 96-84 to take a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Embiid scores 36, gets late call reversed in win over Cavs
Read full article: Embiid scores 36, gets late call reversed in win over CavsJoel Embiid had 36 points and 18 rebounds and played the final 4:12 after initially being called for his sixth foul, leading the Philadelphia 76ers to their sixth straight victory, 118-109 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Harris, Embiid carry 76ers past Raptors 104-101 in overtime
Read full article: Harris, Embiid carry 76ers past Raptors 104-101 in overtimeTobias Harris hit a 3-pointer in overtime that put Philadelphia ahead to stay, and Joel Embiid had 28 points, 11 rebounds and four assists as the 76ers extended their winning streak to a season-best five games with a 104-101 win over the struggling Toronto Raptors.
76ers recover in OT after blown lead to beat Lakers 133-122
Read full article: 76ers recover in OT after blown lead to beat Lakers 133-122Joel Embiid had 38 points and 12 rebounds, De’Anthony Melton scored a career-high 33 points off the bench and the Philadelphia 76ers recovered after blowing a nine-point lead in the final 30 seconds of regulation to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 133-122 in overtime.
Timberwolves hang on, top undermanned 76ers 112-109
Read full article: Timberwolves hang on, top undermanned 76ers 112-109Anthony Edwards scored 25 points, D’Angelo Russell had 19 and the Minnesota Timberwolves survived a late scare and won their third straight game, 112-109 over the undermanned Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
Joel Embiid, short-handed 76ers rally to beat Bucks 110-102
Read full article: Joel Embiid, short-handed 76ers rally to beat Bucks 110-102Joel Embiid had 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 13-point deficit to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-102 on Friday night.
Ime's way: Celtics' Finals run a product of coach's vision
Read full article: Ime's way: Celtics' Finals run a product of coach's visionThe Celtics’ transition from a team that has gone from just outside the top tier of the Eastern Conference to one that's four wins way from the franchise’s 18th NBA championship began the moment Ime Udoka took the microphone at his introductory news conference.
Heat beat 76ers 99-90 in Game 6 to advance to East finals
Read full article: Heat beat 76ers 99-90 in Game 6 to advance to East finalsJimmy Butler scored 32 points and waved “bye bye” to the Philly crowd as he sent the Miami Heat into the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-90 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night in Game 6.
Harden, Embiid power 76ers past Heat, even series 2-2
Read full article: Harden, Embiid power 76ers past Heat, even series 2-2James Harden scored 31 points, Joel Embiid had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 116-108 on Sunday night in Game 4 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Embiid returns from injury, 76ers beat Heat 99-79 in Game 3
Read full article: Embiid returns from injury, 76ers beat Heat 99-79 in Game 3Joel Embiid inspired the Philadelphia 76ers with his return from a facial injury, Danny Green and Tyrese Maxey each scored 21 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Miami Heat 99-79 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Embiid returns for 76ers in Game 3 with protective mask
Read full article: Embiid returns for 76ers in Game 3 with protective maskPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid returned for Game 3 of the playoff series against Miami after sitting out the first two games with a right orbital fracture and a mild concussion.
Adebayo, Butler lead Heat past 76ers 119-103 in Game 2
Read full article: Adebayo, Butler lead Heat past 76ers 119-103 in Game 2Bam Adebayo scored 23 points, Jimmy Butler had 22 points and 12 assists, and the Miami Heat beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-103 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Embiid scores 33 points, 76ers finish off Raptors in Game 6
Read full article: Embiid scores 33 points, 76ers finish off Raptors in Game 6Joel Embiid had 33 points and 10 rebounds, James Harden added 22 points and 15 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 132-97 in Game 6 to end the first-round series Thursday night.
Antetokounmpo's 40 points, late block lead Bucks past 76ers
Read full article: Antetokounmpo's 40 points, late block lead Bucks past 76ersGiannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points and had a game-deciding block of Joel Embiid in the final seconds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 118-116 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams.
Buzzer beaters, NBA stars highlight best of Duke-UNC rivalry
Read full article: Buzzer beaters, NBA stars highlight best of Duke-UNC rivalryThe Duke-North Carolina rivalry has been filled with future NBA stars and intense finishes through nearly 100 meetings in Mike Krzyzewski's Hall of Fame tenure with the Blue Devils.
Maxey scores 28 as 76ers, without Harden, Embiid, beat Heat
Read full article: Maxey scores 28 as 76ers, without Harden, Embiid, beat HeatTyrese Maxey scored 13 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter, including nine in a row during a crucial stretch, to lead the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers to a 113-106 victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Miami Heat.
Spurs' Gregg Popovich becomes NBA regular-season wins leader
Read full article: Spurs' Gregg Popovich becomes NBA regular-season wins leaderGregg Popovich became the winningest coach in NBA regular-season history, getting his 1,336th victory when the San Antonio Spurs rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 104-102.
Harden makes 76ers debut in blowout win over Timberwolves
Read full article: Harden makes 76ers debut in blowout win over TimberwolvesJames Harden had 27 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds in his 76ers debut, Joel Embiid added 34 points and 10 rebounds and Philadelphia routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-102 on Friday night.
Maxey leads 76ers past Grizzlies 122-119 in OT minus Embiid
Read full article: Maxey leads 76ers past Grizzlies 122-119 in OT minus EmbiidTyrese Maxey scored 33 points, including a driving layup with 26.4 seconds left in overtime that put Philadelphia ahead for good, and the 76ers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 122-119 without Joel Embiid.
Embiid ties career high with 50 points, 76ers beat Magic
Read full article: Embiid ties career high with 50 points, 76ers beat MagicJoel Embiid tied his career high with 50 points in just 27 minutes, leading a dominant third quarter that carried the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-110 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocols
Read full article: Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocolsThe NBA postponed Golden State's game with Denver on Thursday, the same day that Philadelphia’s Doc Rivers and Denver’s Michael Malone entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
Durant carries Nets past 76ers for another short-handed win
Read full article: Durant carries Nets past 76ers for another short-handed winKevin Durant scored 34 points, making a four-point play with the game tied and 1:46 left, and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 for another short-handed victory.