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Butler brilliance as Miami down Milwaukee in NBA playoffs

Los Angeles (AFP) - Jimmy Butler conjured another magical performance as the Miami Heat sent the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks sensationally crashing out of the NBA playoffs on Wednesday with a nerve-jangling overtime victory.

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Antetokounmpo status unclear as Bucks aim to level series with Heat

Miami (AFP) - Coach Mike Budenholzer says the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks can only wait and see if injured superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will be ready for Monday's game four of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series against the Miami Heat.

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Antetokounmpo status remains up in air as Bucks, Heat move on to Game 4

MIAMI — It was back to double duty Sunday for Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, with it still unclear when All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will be able to return to duty for the Milwaukee Bucks in this best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

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Bucks Coach Mike Budenholzer Offers Giannis Antetokounmpo Update Ahead of Game 4

The superstar forward has not played since suffering a lower back contusion early in Game 1 on April 16.

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Bucks' Antetokounmpo ruled out of game 3 against Miami

Los Angeles (AFP) - Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the third game of the Bucks' NBA playoff series against the Miami Heat on Saturday an hour before tip-off.

AFP

Antetokounmpo sits out practice, listed as doubtful by Bucks for Wednesday vs. Heat

MILWAUKEE — Clarity with Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely not come until Wednesday night’s game day against the Miami Heat, with the Milwaukee Bucks All-Star forward not practicing Tuesday due to a lower-back contusion sustained Sunday.

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Giannis misses practice but NBA Bucks optimistic for his return

Washington (AFP) - Milwaukee Bucks star center Giannis Antetokounmpo missed practice with the NBA club on Tuesday due to a bruised lower back but coach Mike Budenholzer was optimistic about his status for Wednesday's playoff game.

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All eyes now on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s bruised back in Heat-Bucks, coach ‘optimistic’

MILWAUKEE — It might not have appeared that way Sunday, but the Milwaukee Bucks have already shown this season they can have their way with the Miami Heat even when Giannis Antetokounmpo is not fully healthy.

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Injuries to Morant, Giannis loom large in NBA playoffs

New York (AFP) - Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant of Memphis were working to get back to full fitness on Monday ahead of crucial second games in their respective NBA playoff series.

AFP

Milwaukee Bucks sweating on Giannis Antetokounmpo fitness after horror injury

Eastern Conference No.1 seed, the Milwaukee Bucks, face a nervous wait over the fitness of star man Giannis Antetokounmpo after the Greek Freak was injured in Game One of their Play-Off game with the Miami Heat

Daily Mirror

Bucks Coach Mike Budenholzer Gives Update on Giannis's Game-Ending Injury

Milwaukee’s superstar got a critical update on his injured back.

Sports Illustrated

Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo out vs. Bulls with right knee soreness

Milwaukee will be without their MVP on Wednesday vs. Chicago.

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Antetokounmpo sparks Bucks in Sixers rout, Dallas on brink

Los Angeles (AFP) - Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 33 points as the Milwaukee Bucks returned to form with a statement 117-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday.

AFP

Lakers rally to top Mavericks, Bucks edge Suns for 14th straight win

Los Angeles (AFP) - The Los Angeles Lakers erased a 27-point deficit to grab a much-needed 111-108 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, as the Milwaukee Bucks pushed their NBA winning streak to 14 games.

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Kings edge Clippers in double OT thriller, Bucks win but Giannis hurt

Los Angeles (AFP) - The Sacramento Kings edged the Los Angeles Clippers 176-175 in double overtime on Friday -- the second-highest scoring game in NBA history.

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Bucks push NBA win streak to 13 despite Giannis injury

Los Angeles (AFP) - The Milwaukee Bucks shook off the first-quarter exit of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat the Miami Heat 128-99 on Friday and push their NBA winning streak to 13 games.

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Antetokounmpo in Doubt for All-Star Game After Spraining Wrist

The star forward exited early against Chicago Thursday night.

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Tatum Makes Compelling MVP Case in Celtics’ Christmas Rout

Three thoughts on Boston’s 139–118 Christmas Day drubbing of Milwaukee, including how Jayson Tatum added to his growing list of conquered foes.

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Kristian Winfield: Jacque Vaughn held the Nets accountable. Now they’re rolling.

NEW YORK — When Jacque Vaughn was at the tail end of his NBA career as a backup point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, Mike Budenholzer was an assistant on Gregg Popovich’s staff.

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The Bucks promoted Charles Lee to associate head coach and Hamilton fans all made the same joke

Hopefully the Bucks don't schedule any games in Monmouth

Los Angeles Times

Lakers’ new coach Darvin Ham expects Russell Westbrook to contribute

The Lakers officially introduced Darvin Ham as the 28th coach of the organization Monday.

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Russell Westbrook attending Darvin Ham introductory press conference

Kyle Goon: Russell Westbrook, Austin Reaves and Wenyen Gabriel are among the players present for the press conference today. Source: Twitter @kylegoon What's the buzz on Twitter? Michael Scotto @ MikeAScotto Lakers coach Darvin Ham on Russell ...

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Rob Pelinka: Darvin Ham was the unanimous choice for Lakers new head coach

Ryan Ward: Rob Pelinka calls Darvin Ham their "unanimous choice" for the Lakers new head coach. Source: Twitter @RyanWardLA What's the buzz on Twitter? Ryan Ward @ RyanWardLA Darvin Ham on returning to the Lakers: "This place will always be special ...

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Ham Confirmed as Lakers Coach

Darvin Ham was formally confirmed as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, the team announced in a statement. Ham, an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, joins the franchise on a multiyear deal, the team said. The 48-year-old Ham was a key assistant to Bucks…

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Michael Cunningham: With NBA title, Al Horford will stand alone among Atlanta-era Hawks draft picks

Al Horford can’t become the best player drafted by the Atlanta-era Hawks to win an NBA championship. That honor still goes to Pau Gasol even if Horford’s Celtics beat the Warriors. The Hawks picked Gasol No. 3 overall in 2001, and he went on to win two rings with the…

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