An action packed Tuesday saw the Bucks and Lakers win their eighth straight while the shorthanded Raptors edged the 76ers in a rematch of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo went for 50 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and two steals in the Bucks statement win over the Jazz. Milwaukee advances to an Eastern Conference-best 14-3 record behind the play of the reigning MVP, but it doesn't seem to be drawing much attention. Are we taking the Greek Freak for granted?
The Clippers saw a big jump and the Rockets took a slight dip but the Lakers seven-game streak strengthens their hold on the league's top spot.
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Giannis and the Bucks win their seventh straight while Carmelo Anthony and the Blazers slip to their fourth straight loss on a 10-game slate on Sunday
The Bucks make it six wins in a row, while the Pelicans continue their mini-resurgence with a win over the Suns. Catch up on all the scores, stats and highlights from today's games.
The Milwaukee Bucks move to the top of the Eastern Conference standings (12-3) after a 137-129 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
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A busy 11-game slate served up plenty of big performances across the NBA, headlined by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, Bradley Beal and Lou Williams. Catch up on all the results, stats, highlights and top performers from each game.
James Harden has the Rockets rolling and is now the odds on favourite to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, overtaking Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Paul George came up clutch for the Clippers against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Luka Doncic joins LeBron with a 40-point triple-double and the Houston Rockets extend their win streak to eight games. Catch up on all the scores, highlights and top performers from a busy nine-game slate.
The Rockets seven-game winning streak shot them up seven spots into the top-five, the Heat have climbed their way up toward the top and the Lakers leaped the Celtics to overtake the No. 1 ranking.
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Eight games of NBA action on Sunday was capped off by a stellar home debut for Paul George in a 49-point win for the LA Clippers over the Atlanta Hawks.
The Milwaukee Bucks moved to 9-3 with a win in Indiana, and it was once again highlighted by a dominant offensive performance inside and outside from Giannis Antetokounmpo who continues to let it fly from beyond the arc.
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Malcolm Brogdon has had a tremendous start to the season with the Indiana Pacers, though it's not his numbers with the Pacers that we should be looking at to determine the impact his loss is having on the Milwaukee Bucks.
There were six games on tap for Friday, headlined by the season and franchise debut for Paul George with the Los Angeles Clippers.
In what is expected to be one of the closest rin NBA Championships pursuits in years, NBA 2K20 has simulated the 2019-20 season with some interesting results.
Middleton suffered the injury in the third quarter of Milwaukee's win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.
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Following their resounding win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Toronto Raptors are the biggest risers in this week's Power Rankings. How far did they climb?
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Nikola Jokic hit another game-winning jumper, the Raptors bring the Lakers' win streak to an end, while the Blazers escape in OT against the Hawks. If you missed any of the action, we have you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game.
Antetokounmpo poured in 24 of his game-high 35 points in the second half to steer the Bucks to their fifth win from their past six games.
As 22 teams took the floor on Saturday, here's a short glimpse into everything noteworthy, historic and record breaking.
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Bojan Bogdanovic drilled a corner three as time expired to win the game for the Utah Jazz, denying the Milwaukee Bucks victory despite a 28-point second half for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
With this win, their fourth straight, the Bucks improve to 6-2 (the East's second-best record).
Giannis Antetokounmpo, James Harden and Luka Doncic were among the biggest standouts during a full slate of NBA action Wednesday.
Multiple reports confirm that the Clippers superstar forward will sit out against the Bucks in order to play on the second end of the team's back-to-back Friday against the Trail Blazers.
There were only six games on Tuesday's slate but there was no shortage of big matchups, headlined by the surging Phoenix Suns knocking off the undefeated Philadelphia 76ers.
The 76ers are the only unbeaten team remaining in the NBA, taking over the top spot in this week's power rankings. The Lakers, Celtics, Heat and Suns are moving up the ladder while teams like the Nuggets, Trail Blazers and Warriors fall.
In a Conference Finals rematch, the Bucks beat the Raptors and the 76ers remained the only undefeated team in the league in a thriller in Portland.
The Bucks led by as much as 26 points in the first half, but Kyle Lowry would not let the Raptors fall that easily. Toronto cut Milwaukee's lead to four points in the fourth quarter. It just wasn't quite enough to come out with the win.
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads balanced Milwaukee Bucks to dominant road win in Orlando.
What's on tap in November? Superstars returning to play their former teams, marquee MVP matchups, tough stretches for title contenders, major individual milestones and much more. Take a look at what's in store for the first full month of NBA action.
Siakam is rising, Curry is falling and Giannis remains ahead of the pack. Check out the latest MVP odds along with some of the key storylines emerging after the first week of the regular season!
It was another busy day in the NBA with 11 games, meaning 22 teams were in action. We have you covered with the best of the best from the day.
Today's 11-game slate saw plenty of impressive performances, headlined by big scoring nights from Joel Embiid and James Harden, while the Warriors and Knicks pick up their first wins of the season.
The first week of the 2019-20 NBA season is behind us and the result was a ton of movement in this week's edition of our Power Rankings. The 76ers and Nuggets both made a jump up in the top-10, while the struggling Warriors fell out of the top-10. After a strong week, teams like the Heat, Mavericks, Suns and Hawks also made significant leaps from where they started the season!
Opening week continued with Sunday's 10-game slate, including home openers for the Bucks, Hawks, Knicks, Cavaliers and Bulls.
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, as the Bucks outscored the Rockets 39-24 in the fourth to steal the win on the road.
Three big games around the Association today, with the Hawks, Bucks and Clippers all picking up wins. If you missed any of the action, we had you covered right here with one-stop shop for box scores, play-by-play, updates, stats and highlights.
Will it be James Harden for the third straight season? Or will Giannis Antetokounmpo or Stephen Curry surpass the Houston Rockets superstar?
Will Damian Lillard challenged Stephen Curry or James Harden? Who gets left off among LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis? Should Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid be the favourite at the 5? Is there someone else primed for a darkhorse run to All-NBA First Team honours?
Clippers, Bucks garner many honors as a wide-open NBA season nears.
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After a busy offseason, the league appears to be more wide open than it has been in years past. Who will be playing for the Larry O'Brien Trophy in June?
The Bucks and 76ers are the heavy favourites to win the Eastern Conference, but do any other teams have a chance? Of course they do. How can each contender in the East make a push to the NBA Finals?
The NBA preseason is underway and the regular season is quickly approaching. Where does your favourite team stand after one week of preseason action?
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a favourite among our NBA.com Staff to take home the MVP award this season, but he's not the only player receiving votes.
It was a busy offseason for the Greek Freak but he showed no signs of rust in his first preseason game of the 2019 season.
Hungry and motivated, the reigning league MVP looks to bounce back from a postseason disappointment to lead his team to the promised land.
Ahead of the 2019-20 NBA season, our NBA.com Staff is ranking the top-10 players at every position. Take a look at the top 10 power forwards in the NBA.
Kawhi Leonard. LeBron James. Paul George. Jimmy Butler. Luka Doncic. Jayson Tatum. The NBA's small forward position is in good shape entering the 2019-20 season.
Under NBA rules, teams cannot commit to offer a “supermax” extension prior to the summer following a player’s seventh season in the NBA.
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Where does LeBron James rank among the best players in the league? Did Stephen Curry fall outside of the top 5? What about all of the new stars on new teams? Our Global NBA.com weighed in to select the top 30 NBA players.
The Eastern Conference is expected to be a three-team race between the Bucks, 76ers and Celtics next season, but there are a number of other talented teams. If these players can step up, they'll take their squad to the next level.
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo right in saying that he's only at 60 percent of his potential? Two members of our NBA.com Staff discuss.
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Of the 1,230 games on the regular season schedule, these are the ones that matter the most beyond simply who wins and who loses. These are the games that transcend the scoreboard to offer up a view on where we've already been, where we are now and where we're going next.
After one of the busiest offseasons in recent memory, fans can now mark their calendars for some of the biggest head-to-head matchups that will feature no shortage of star power across the board
Is it the 76ers vs. Bucks or the Clippers vs. Lakers? Our NBA.com Staff breaks down which game they're circling on their calendar for the 2019-20 season.
The 2019-20 NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released. NBA fans are in for a treat with a loaded five-game slate, but what's there to look forward to in each matchup?
The NBA Christmas Day schedule has been released through multiple reports, headlined by a battle at the STAPLES Center between the LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers
The Bucks dominated the NBA in 2018-19. Will it be more of the same this upcoming season or can the Pacers and Pistons make a run at the division title?
While we're weeks away from the release of the 2019-20 NBA schedule, our NBA.com staff fleshes out their own personal wishlist for a slate of games during one of the biggest days in the regular season.
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The 16-year veteran has inked a deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports
The NBA is set to be the most balanced it has been in over a decade. With LeBron James and Anthony Davis together, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up and the Bucks and Nuggets running it back with similar rosters, who's the top team in the league following a chaotic free agency?
"For me personally, I would love for Kawhi to stay in the East and stay in Toronto because I would love to go through the series [with them] again," Antetokounmpo told Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.
After being named MVP and leading the Bucks to a 60-win season, Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready to take his game to new heights next season.
The NBA Summer League action continued on Day 6 in Las Vegas with plenty of highlights. We've got you covered with a full recap of the day.
Now that the odds for league MVP are out, we asked our NBA.com experts to weigh in on who they think will win the award in 2019-20.
As the NBA landscape takes shape following a blockbuster free agency period, our global NBA.com writers look ahead and pick their favourite to win the 2020 NBA title.
Per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Grizzlies have traded Kyle Korver and Jevon Carter to the Suns for De'Anthony Melton, Josh Jackson and picks.
The Milwaukee Bucks are bringing back veteran point guard George Hill, following Malcolm Brogdon's move to the Indiana Pacers.
The Pacers start off free agency by adding more pieces to their backcourt.
The defending champion Toronto Raptors have dropped from 8-1 odds to 12-1 odds to win next season's title following the first wave of free agency signings. The Los Angeles Lakers, meanwhile, remain at 2-1 for best odds to win the championship.
The 7-footer was crucial to Milwaukee's success in the 2018-19 season, averaging 12.5 points and 2.2 blocks per game while connecting on 36.5% of his 3-point attempts.
Khris Middleton has decided to return to Milwaukee, keeping the Bucks core together for the 2019-2020 season.
Last season, Mirotic averaged 15.2 points and 7.4 rebounds over 46 games with the Pelicans and Bucks.
The Greek Freak is the first league MVP from Europe since Dirk Nowitzki in 2007.
Giannis Antetokounmpo gave a heartfelt speech honouring his family as he accepted his MVP trophy.
Giannis Antetokounmpo caps off his remarkable season with the Milwaukee Bucks, beating out James Harden and Paul George to win the Most Valuable Player of the Year award.
Mike Budenholzer beats out Denver Nuggets coach Mike Malone and Los Angeles Clippers' Doc Rivers to win Coach of the Year.
With the 2018-19 season in the books, the global NBA.com staff updated our list of the top 15 players in the league based on this past season including the playoffs. Is LeBron James still King of the NBA? Or has someone else snatched his spot atop the NBA hierarchy?
Here's all the information you need to know about the 2019 NBA Awards show.
We have you covered on the date, time and network of every game throughout the NBA Finals!
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After their most successful season since 2001, the Bucks face a tough task of keeping their group together, with several players entering free agency.
Reflecting on a great regular season and a deep playoff run, MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke about the Raptors' game-clinching 26-3 run and his plans for the offseason.
What will the Bucks pay Khris Middleton in free agency? Will they keep Brook Lopez and Nikola Mirotic? What do they do with Malcolm Brogdon?
It's been a long journey for Kyle Lowry to get to the NBA Finals, but the Toronto Raptors point guard says he's 'not satisfied' just yet.
A signature moment from a Game 6 that sealed the franchise's first-ever Finals berth.
The Toronto Raptors are headed to their first ever NBA Finals after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in front of a rocking Scotiabank Arena crowd.
"That’s big for the City and Canada," former Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll tweeted. "Very special group."
The Toronto Raptors are heading to their first NBA Finals in franchise history, a moment 24 years in the making.
The Raptors have defeated the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.
The Raptors have done it! For the first time in franchise history, Toronto will go to the NBA Finals after defeating the Bucks 100-94 in Game 6
The Toronto Raptors have covered the spread in three of the five games this series, including both games on their home court.
The Raptors are now one win away from the NBA Finals, but do they match up better with the Warriors than the Bucks? Our NBA.com Staff discusses.
The Raptors have won three straight against the Bucks, taking a 3-2 series lead after a massive road win in Game 5. Now one win away from their first Finals appearance in franchise history, can Toronto close things out at home?
Draymond Green took his game to another level in the Western Conference Finals without Kevin Durant. With Durant missing at least the beginning of the NBA Finals, Green's production on both ends will be crucial to the Warriors winning their third-straight title.
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Leonard dished out nine assists in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. None of his assists were particularly difficult, but they didn't need to be for him to punish the Bucks for the way they were defending him.
Canadian rapper and Toronto Raptors super fan Drake was in the thick of the action with the home fans, watching Game 5 at "Jurassic Park."
As he's done the entire season, Kawhi Leonard stepped up when his team needed him the most in Game 5. He's single-handedly rewriting history for a franchise that's finally ready to seize the moment.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's late stint on the sidelines in Game 5 was due to an ankle injury after making contact with Kawhi Leonard, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer explained post-game.
In his sixth postseason run with the Raptors, Kyle Lowry is now the franchise's all-time leading scorer in the playoffs.
The Toronto Raptors are one win away from moving on to the first NBA Finals in franchise history. Entering Game 5 the Bucks were 33-0 at home this season when leading entering the fourth quarter. They're now 33-1.
Kawhi Leonard scored 35 points and dished out nine assists in Toronto's Game 5 win.
After falling into a massive hole thanks to a sluggish start, the Toronto Raptors battled back in the second quarter to make it a one-possession game going into the half.
The Raptors starters have been outscored so far in this series. But it's the Bucks that have made a change to the starting lineup for Game 5.
The NBA announced the All-NBA teams on Thursday. Here's who is now supermax eligible.
Antetokounmpo and Harden were unanimous selections to the First Team and were joined by Stephen Curry, Paul George and Nikola Jokić.
The Series finale for the hit HBO show might give you some insight into how you feel about the NBA and who you’re rooting for.
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Can Giannis Antetokounmpo figure out the defensive challenges presented by Kawhi Leonard? Which team's reserves will make the biggest difference? Here are the biggest keys to a pivotal Game 5.
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Marcus Smart and Eric Bledsoe join Rudy Gobert, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George on the 2018-19 NBA All-Defensive First Team.
Kawhi Leonard is reminding everyone that he's the best defender in the world. Over the last two games, he's switched onto guarding the Greek Freak and in doing so, has changed the entire series. Here's what the numbers say about just how dominant he's been defensively.
The Toronto Raptors' bench had three players score in double figures, playing a pivotal role in the series-tying Game 4 win.
Following the Raptors Game 4 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Leonard alluded to the franchise's chances to reach uncharted territory when asked how he was feeling physically.
The Toronto Raptors square the series at 2-2 after a comfortable 120-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4.
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After a thrilling double overtime victory in Game 3, the Toronto Raptors took care of home once again, evening Eastern Conference Finals series with the Milwaukee Bucks at two games apiece with an 18-point win.
The Bucks are nearly unstoppable after a loss in the 2018-19 season. They're 22-1 (regular season and playoffs) following a loss, the best record in NBA history
The favourite is a perfect 3-0 so far in this series. What does that mean entering Wednesday's pivotal Game 4?
Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals carries with it ramifications for the Raptors that extend far beyond simply tying up the series. How does Tuesday's game impact the Raptors beyond this series and this season?
How will Kawhi Leonard look after playing 52 minutes in Game 3? Can the Raptors successfully slow down Giannis Antetokounmpo? Here are the biggest keys to Tuesday's Game 4 as the Raptors look to even the series.
Kawhi Leonard scored 19 of his 36 points in the fourth quarter and overtime periods to lead the Raptors to a 118-112 win in Game 3.
The Toronto Raptors' All-Star led his team to a double-overtime win with yet another 35+ point performance, playing through a leg injury.
Only four other players have ever scored 35 points in a playoff game in a Toronto Raptors uniform.
The Toronto Raptors make the series 2-1 with a hard-fought 118-112 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3.
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Kawhi Leonard was spectacular once again, scoring a game-high 36 points to get the Raptors a much-needed win.
While Giannis Antetokounmpo has been terrific throughout the entire playoffs, the Bucks' depth and supporting cast around their potential MVP have been just as good. Their second unit scored 54 points in Game 2 to provide a significant advantage over the Raptors. Will Toronto be able to shut down the players around Giannis in Game 3?
Will the Raptors get more scoring out of Marc Gasol? Has Norman Powell earned himself more minutes? Will the Bucks continue to win the minutes Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the bench?
Could the Raptors start Serge Ibaka in place of Marc Gasol for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals?
Luka Doncic or Trae Young? Giannis Antetokounmpo or James Harden? Pascal Siakam or D'Angelo Russell?
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Danny Green is confident the Toronto Raptors can bounce back on their home floor.
The Milwaukee Bucks take a 2-0 series lead after a convincing 125-103 win over the Toronto Raptors in Game 2.
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The Bucks led wire-to-wire in a commanding Game 2 win. They defended home court to take a 2-0 series lead with the Conference Finals shifting to Toronto for Games 3 and 4
Game 1 of the 2019 Eastern Conference Finals was the 100th postseason game for Kawhi Leonard, who joined elite company thanks to his postseason success.
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Will Brook Lopez have a repeat performance? Can Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors get going from the perimeter? Will the Bucks continue to dominate the offensive glass?
The Greek Freak is on the verge of doing something that only Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O'Neal have ever pulled off.
Led by Brook Lopez, the Bucks outscored the Raptors 32-17 in the fourth quarter to win Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Milwaukee Bucks held Kawhi Leonard to just two points in the fourth quarter as they battled their way to a hard-fought Game 1 win.
The Milwaukee Bucks turned it on in the fourth quarter to snatch a 108-100 win over the Toronto Raptors to take a 1-0 series lead.
Thanks to a big fourth quarter, the Milwaukee Bucks take a 1-0 series lead over the Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals.
They took slightly different paths, but the East's top two teams are now set to meet in the Conference Finals as many expected all season. It's the first time these two franchises will meet in the postseason since 2017.
The Eastern Conference Finals is set with a matchup between the conference's top two teams all season. What will be the biggest factors in determining which team comes out on top? Our NBA.com experts weigh in on what to watch for in this series.
A Milwaukee radio station is playfully putting a ban on Drake's music for the duration of the Raptors-Bucks Eastern Conference Finals series.
The Eastern Conference Finals begin on Thursday, May 16th while the Western Conference Finals begin a day earlier on Wednesday, May 15th.
With arguably the highest expectations in the league heading into the this season, the Celtics failed to meet those expectations and have been eliminated from the playoffs. What went wrong in Boston?
The Boston Celtics season did not go according to plan after a 4-1 second round exit at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bucks destroyed the Celtics 116-91 to win the series 4-1 and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals
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Milwaukee advances to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2001 with a 25-point win. If you missed any action, check below for updates throughout Game 5.
Brogdon has been sidelined since March 15 with a plantar fascia tear in his right foot.
The NBA playoffs continue with a pair of big Game 5s as the Celtics look to extend their series with a win over the Bucks while the Rockets and Warriors jockey for control in a pivotal game.
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Kyrie Irving's struggles shooting the ball continued in Game 4, going 7-for-22 from the field, but the Celtics point guard says they have what it takes to keep the series alive on the road.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks with a game-high 39 points and 16 rebounds as Milwaukee took a commanding 3-1 series lead with a Game 4 win.
The Boston Celtics are out to square their series against the Milwaukee Bucks, with a pivotal Game 4 on their home floor. Follow along live for all your scores, updates and highlights from today's action.
The Boston Celtics have reported that Marcus Smart (oblique) will be available in Game 4 for the first time this postseason
As the Conference Semifinals continue, the Celtics and Rockets are out to get back on even footing in their respective series'.
Giannis Antetokounmpo made a living at the free throw line in Game 3, much to the frustration of Kyrie Irving.
The Greek Freak led all players from both teams in points, rebounds, assists and blocks to give the Bucks their second straight win in the series.
The Bucks All-Star finished with 32 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists as his team regained home court advantage with a 123-116 win.
Kyrie Irving says he wants to keep the focus on the court as the Celtics look to swing the momentum of their series against the Bucks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo played a huge role in the Bucks bouncing back from a disappointing Game 1 loss with a dominating Game 2 win.
Kyrie Irving had one of the worst playoff performances of his career in the Celtics' Game 2 loss to the Bucks, but he is optimistic in looking ahead to Game 3 in Boston
Giannis Antetokounmpo bounced back from a rough Game 1 performance and Khris Middleton caught fire as the Bucks destroyed the Celtics to even the series
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The Bucks have tied the series at 1-1 after beating the Celtics 123-102 in Game 2.
As the Conference Semifinals continue, here are a few things to keep an eye on as both the Bucks and Rockets look to avoid falling behind two games to open their respective series.
An all round contribution led by his defensive assignment earns Celtics' Al Horford the Player of the Day ahead of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden.
Al Horford had a stellar Game 1 on both ends of the floor, highlighted by his elite defensive effort on Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Celtics and Warriors picked up Game 1 wins in a pair of Conference Semifinals matchups
The Celtics put on a defensive clinic to contain Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on their way to a decisive road win in Game 1.
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The Conference Semifinals begin Sunday, April 28. Check below for times and dates of the entire second round.
It's almost impossible to 'stop' Giannis Antetokounmpo, but who will be called upon to try and slow down The Greek Freak in the Eastern Conference Semifinals?
Are the Warriors in trouble? How does Russell Westbrook bounce back next season? Is Damian Lillard gearing up for a Cinderella run? Which team holds the upper hand in the East? Our Global NBA.com staff breaks down the biggest lessons we learned from a thrilling 1st Round.
Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant display in Detroit earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Donovan Mitchell, Derrick Favors and James Harden.
Today's two-game slate features a pair of Game 4s in which the Bucks and Rockets both look to advance to the second round. Follow along below for quarter-by-quarter updates from each game.
Both teams pulled off the first round sweep, leading us to a rematch of last year's first round of the NBA Playoffs where the Celtics defeated the Bucks in seven games
The Bucks' plus-95 point differential against the Pistons is tied for the second-highest point differential in a series sweep in NBA postseason history
The Milwaukee Bucks will be looking for their first playoff series win since 2001 by sweeping the Detroit Pistons while the Houston Rockets will look to sweep the Utah Jazz and make their fourth Conference semifinals appearance in the last five years.
The NBA Playoffs begin Sunday, April 14 with a full slate of four games. Check below for times and dates of the entire first round.
Joel Embiid's dominant display in Brooklyn earns him Player of the Day honours ahead of Nikola Jokic, Donovan Mitchell and Blake Griffin
It wasn't the best game from Giannis Antetokounmpo but the Bucks still found a way to win big in Detroit behind a balanced team scoring effort
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If you missed any action, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 3 of Bucks-Pistons and Rockets-Jazz and Game 4 of 76ers-Nets and Nuggets-Spurs
Here's four things to keep your eye on during the four pivotal playoff battles that are set to take place on Sunday.
We've reached Game 3 in each first round series of the 2019 NBA playoffs, and there's already been a fair share of surprises. Who should be sweating the most?
James Harden's triple-double guides the Houston Rockets to a 2-0 series lead, earning him Player of the Day honours over Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Giannis Anetokounmpo.
The Bucks used a dominant second-half performance to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the eighth-seeded Pistons, who were again without All-Star forward Blake Griffin.
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Five things to keep your eye on during three pivotal Game 2 battles that are set to take place on Thursday.
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If you missed any action from the night, check below for quarter-by-quarter updates from Game 2 of Pacers vs. Celtics, Pistons vs. Bucks and Jazz vs. Rockets.
Which teams are most vulnerable to upsets? How many sweeps should you pick? What about Game 7s? In order to help you fill out the perfect bracket, we went through and identified some of the key trends to look out for.
The Detroit Pistons' All-Star has been battling a left knee injury for the past several weeks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to victory and secured the Player of the Day, edging out Damian Lillard, James Harden and Enes Kanter.
Day 2 of the 2019 NBA Playoffs is in the books. Unlike Day 1, there were no upsets, as each home team took care of business.
Milwaukee put on a show against the Pistons in the opening game of their first round playoff series as they recorded a huge victory at home.
The Detroit Pistons are looking to upset the number one seeded Milwaukee Bucks, but will be without a key piece in Blake Griffin when the series gets underway.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was six years old the last time the Bucks made it out of the 1st Round. After cruising to an NBA-best 60 wins, does Milwaukee have what it takes to mount a serious challenge for the NBA title?
With the NBA Playoff bracket finalized and the first round matchups set, our NBA.com staff breaks down which storyline we're most looking forward to, which matchup we're most excited to see and which teams could pull off a first round upset
On the final gameday of the 2018-19 NBA season, 22 teams will be in action and a number of playoff spots will be up for grabs. Follow along throughout the night for final scores and highlights from all 11 games.
Russell Westbrook with a 15-11-17 triple-double leads the Oklahoma City Thunder to a win over a shorthanded Milwaukee Bucks, that helps the franchise lock up the sixth seed in the West.
The Heat suffered a devastating loss to the Raptors, the Hornets came up clutch in Detroit and the Nets and Magic clinched a playoff spot – take a look at how the East Playoff Picture begins to take shape
All but two teams are in action on a busy day around the NBA. With plenty of high-intensity games with playoff implications, follow along for all the results and highlights
D'Angelo Russell led the way with 25 points and 10 assists as the Brooklyn nets gave their playoff hopes a big boost with a 133-128 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks.
Catch up on all the day's scores and highlights, headlined by the Milwaukee Bucks' thrilling win over the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors' highlights filled road win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in 45 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, 128-122.
With less than one week left in the regular season, the Greek Freak made an emphatic statement with a dominant performance against Joel Embiid.
Simmons vs. Kyrie? Embiid vs. Antetokounmpo? KD vs. PG? Our Global NBA.com staff weighs in with the 1-on-1 matchup they'd most like to see in the 2019 NBA Playoffs.
