CHICAGO (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 29 points in his return from an eight-game absence, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped the Chicago Bulls' five-game winning streak with a 112-103 victory on Saturday night. The two-time MVP, who had been sidelined by a right calf strain, added eight rebounds in his first game since Dec. 3. [...] … [Read more...] about Antetokounmpo scores 29 points in his return as Bucks snap Bulls’ 5-game winning streak
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Catalyst for Bulls’ recent surge should raise major alarms
Chicago is winning with a hyper efficient offensive formula that will be hard to sustain. … [Read more...] about Catalyst for Bulls’ recent surge should raise major alarms
Despite Swirling Rumors, 2 Veteran All-Star Point Guards Not Expected To Be Moved At The Trade Deadline
The NBA trade deadline is about six weeks away, but that never stops rumors from flowing. No matter how ridiculous they may be. Then, let’s face it: there have been several shocking trades recently. So you never know. According To Reports, 2 Veteran All-Star Point Guards Will Not Be Moves At The Trade Deadline Saying that, it is really no surprise that NBA Insider Jake Fischer … [Read more...] about Despite Swirling Rumors, 2 Veteran All-Star Point Guards Not Expected To Be Moved At The Trade Deadline
Lakers Set To Lose Trade Assets Amid Losing Skid
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers are in a mini crisis after Houston manhandled them on Christmas Day. The mood in Lakerland contrasts sharply with earlier weeks. They were winning and carrying momentum then. They cannot stop losing right now. The Lakers are also set to relinquish key trade exceptions in the coming days. Lakers Set To Lose Trade Assets Amid Losing … [Read more...] about Lakers Set To Lose Trade Assets Amid Losing Skid
Central Notes: Pistons Loss, Bulls Bench, Williams, Cavs’ Rebounding
The Pistons lost for just the seventh time this season on Friday, falling to the Jazz, 131-129. Utah scored 44 of its points in the third quarter and Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff was disappointed with the club’s defensive effort. “Discipline. Execution. Commitment to who we are. Forty-four points in a quarter is unacceptable,” he said, per Hunter Patterson of The Athletic … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons Loss, Bulls Bench, Williams, Cavs’ Rebounding