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Los Angeles (AFP) - The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks and resurgent Golden State Warriors completed 4-1 series victories to advance to the second round of the NBA playoffs on Wednesday.

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Charles Barkley compared Giannis Antetokounmpo to Tim Duncan: ‘The most humble, quiet superstar I’ve ever been around’

Chuck couldn't pay Giannis a better compliment.

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4 stats that show the Bucks used the Bulls as a warm-up in their title defense

Giannis and friends looked like a title team in every way vs. Chicago.

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Antetokounmpo dominant as Bucks gore Bulls, take series

Los Angeles (AFP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points as the Milwaukee Bucks brushed aside the Chicago Bulls to complete a 4-1 series victory in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday.

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Bucks put reeling Bulls out of their misery in a Game 5 that was over before it started

The Bulls lurch into what could be a difficult offseason, with Zach LaVine having a knee problem to figure out and a max contract to go after. No doubt about it, the roster requires a good bit of reconstruction.

Chicago Sun-Times

Paul Sullivan: Mission impossible? With season on the line, Chicago Bulls may have to rely on reserves to save the day.

The Chicago Bulls never have come back from a 3-1 deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series, so the odds of them taking the next three games from the Milwaukee Bucks already were slim before Zach LaVine entered health and safety protocols for COVID-19 on Tuesday.

Chicago Tribune

Booing Bucks’ Grayson Allen has backfired and now Bulls on the brink

The Bulls seemed to have the defending champs on the ropes after the first two games of the playoff series, but things have drastically changed. In a series that has been separated by role players, Allen has been the face of Milwaukee’s dominance in that department ... boos and all.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Still a ‘will and a way’ for Bulls, trailing 3-1, to beat Bucks? More like a won’t and a no way

These teams could run best-of-seven series back three times, five times, 10 times, and the squad with the better talent, size, experience, depth, discipline and togetherness would just keep winning.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls lose at the United Center again — and now are down 3-1 in their playoff series to Milwaukee Bucks

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls delivered hope in Game 4 of their series with the Milwaukee Bucks. That was an improvement, at least, for fans at the United Center after the beatdown of Game 3.

Chicago Tribune

Bucks push Bulls to the brink in NBA playoffs

Washington (AFP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered game highs of 32 points and 17 rebounds to lead the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks over Chicago 119-95 on Sunday in the NBA playoffs.

AFP

OK, fine: If the Bulls aren’t going to pick a fight with Milwaukee, I will

Here are some insults to get this thing started. But if the Bulls really want the Bucks to see them as rivals, it’s going to take a few more wins.

Chicago Sun-Times

Middleton’s Injury Creates Immediate Concern for the Bucks

Milwaukee’s All-Star guard will reportedly be re-evaluated in two weeks, creating a serious blow to the team’s title defense.

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LAYUP LINES: Don’t use the playoffs to knock Nikola Jokic’s MVP candidacy

Don't let the playoffs cloud your judgement about Nikola Jokic

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Bulls guard Alex Caruso doing more than paying ‘price of admission’

Not only is Caruso the head of the snake on defense, but he was the voice behind a Game 2 game plan from Bulls coach Billy Donovan that had the Bucks confused and second guessing most of the night.

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James Harden on Joel Embiid: That’s the MVP right there

Lauren Rosen: James Harden on Joel Embiid's game-winner: "That's the MVP of the league right there." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Joel Embiid has a message for Drake and the rest of the Raptors ...

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Sixers win on Embiid stunner as Celtics rally but Bucks fall

Washington (AFP) - Joel Embiid hit a stunning three-pointer with 0.8 seconds remaining to give the Philadelphia 76ers a shock 104-101 overtime NBA playoff victory over Toronto on Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls tie playoff series behind DeMar DeRozan’s 41 points

Thanks to a stifling defense and 41 points from DeMar DeRozan, the visiting Bulls beat the Bucks for the first time this season, and at the most important time. They now go back to Chicago for Game 3 on Friday, and a chance to take control against the defending champions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Stay close, pull it out late? That’s hardly a recipe for Bulls success against the Bucks

The Bulls’ only chance might be to get out fast and desperately try to hang on to a lead. Late in games is when champions snuff out upstarts’ sweet little dreams.

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Sports Illustrated

Behind Deandre Ayton’s Desire to Dominate the NBA Playoffs

The Suns center wants to wash the bad taste of last year’s NBA Finals loss out of his mouth.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls need more from DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević — who shot below 30% in Game 1 — to pull off an upset

The Chicago Bulls came inches from a Game 1 upset Sunday in their first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Guardian - US

Dirk Nowitzki’s reign as Europe’s NBA all-time great may be short lived

The NBA named its All-Time European Teams last week. And three current players could easily surpass the German in the next decade

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls behind the times in NBA’s evolution

The league has evolved into a three-point shooter’s dream, but the Bulls don’t seem to have received the message.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Alex Caruso still not fully healthy

Bulls guard Alex Caruso won't be fully healthy for the first-round playoff series against the Bucks. Coach Billy Donovan said it, and it was apparent Sunday in Game 1. But the Bulls have little choice but to take the approach that Caruso will give ...

AFP

Tatum's winner lifts Celtics over Nets, Heat, Bucks, Suns win NBA playoff openers

Miami (AFP) - Jayson Tatum spun in for a buzzer-beating layup to give the Boston Celtics a thrilling 115-114 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in the first game of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tale of the tape: Bulls didn’t measure up even with Giannis going scoreless in fourth quarter

Will there really be other opportunities for the Bulls in this series? Will the Bucks’ Antetokounmpo allow it?

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