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| Word around the Hive: Time to get to work |
NBA Basketball |
02/11/2003 |
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| the new Hive. Indiana, which is tied with New Jersey for the best record in the Eastern Conference, has already beaten New Orleans twice this season. The way things seem to be shaping up, it seems like the Hornets are going to be in a race with the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards and Orlando Magic for the final four playoff berths. "We have a favorable schedule ahead and we just have to maintain for the next 10 to 12 games, then I think we can make a run at a good seed," coach Paul Sil |
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| Sonics battle Bucks hoping to snap skid |
NBA Basketball |
02/06/2003 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - The Seattle SuperSonics try to halt a two- game slide on Thursday when they square off with the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center. Seattle lost for the third time in four games on Wednesday, as it was pounded by the Celtics, 114-74, in Boston. Rashard Lewis paced the SuperSonics with 15 points and Gary Payton netted 14 points and handed out nine assists. Desmond Mason chipped in 12 points and seven boards. Seattle, which was outscored 35-13 in the fourth quarter, shot 36.3 |
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| Knicks notebook: Knicks happy to be home |
NBA Basketball |
02/04/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - After a 107-100 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Bradley Center, the New York Knicks are happy to see the friendly confines of Madison Square Garden. New York has won six of its last nine games but is coming off a 107-100 loss at Milwaukee. Allan Houston led the Knicks with 31 points, while Shandon Anderson added 14 points in 22 minutes off the bench. Kurt Thomas finished Anderson added 14 points in 22 minutes off the bench. Kurt Thomas finished with 12 points and nine rebounds. The Knicks sh |
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| Raptors' Rap: Heading in the right direction |
NBA Basketball |
02/04/2003 |
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| Star festivities are this weekend. "The timing of the [all-star] break is terrible," Lenard said. "We're just finding a rhythm and now we'll have a week off." Toronto has one last chance prior the hiatus to extend its hot streak when it takes on the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center on Tuesday night. The Raptors have dropped four straight on the road and own just five wins in 24 such attempts this season. DAVIS ON THE BLOCK? Due to the Raptors' underground spot in the standings, it seems that general manag |
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| Bucks continue homestand with matchup against Raptors |
NBA Basketball |
02/04/2003 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - Two teams seeking their third straight win meet up on Tuesday when the Toronto Raptors take on the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center. Milwaukee has won 10 of its past 12 contests and is coming off a 107-100 home victory over the New York Knicks. With the win, the Bucks improved to 2-1 on their eight-game homestand. Sam Cassell finished with 24 points, five rebounds and six assists to pace the Bucks. Michael Redd added 22 points for Milwaukee. Jason Caffey chipped in 14 poi |
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| Investors express interest in Milwaukee Bucks |
NBA Basketball |
02/04/2003 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - There are local and national investors interested in buying a minority or majority interest in the Milwaukee Bucks, according to a published report. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on Tuesday that NBA commissioner David Stern said in a telephone interview from his New York office, "I have been in communication directly and indirectly with different people both within the Milwaukee market, nearby markets and nationwide who are curious to see whether Milwaukee is a good |
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| Bucks' Trends: Back in the picture |
NBA Basketball |
02/03/2003 |
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| (MySportsbook) - In just over a week, the Milwaukee Bucks have gone from outside of the playoff picture to the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks have won 10 of their last 12 games and are arguably the hottest team in the East. Milwaukee, which is two games above .500 (24-22) for the first time this season, currently sits in third place in the Central Division behind only Indiana and Detroit. The main reasons for Milwaukee's recent success have been health and a commitment to defense. The Bucks |
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| Word around the Hive: Davis' injury could spell doom for New Orleans |
NBA Basketball |
01/28/2003 |
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| y back and get the proper treatment for that as well as my knee. So when I come back, I can be a lot stronger," Davis said. This is a crucial stretch for the Hornets. New Orleans is currently the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference, tied with the Milwaukee Bucks and one game ahead of the Washington Wizards. Milwaukee has won eight of its last nine games entering Tuesday's game with Philadelphia, after knocking off the Davis-less Hornets on Monday night 108-93. "They didn't have their strut tonight without B |
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| Red-hot Bucks welcome Sixers |
NBA Basketball |
01/28/2003 |
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| Milwaukee, WI (MySportsbook) - The red-hot Milwaukee Bucks go for their fourth straight win on Tuesday when they welcome the Philadelphia 76ers to the Bradley Center. The Bucks have won eight of their past nine game to move above .500 (22-21) for the first time since November 22. Milwaukee is coming off a 108-93 victory over the Hornets in New Orleans on Monday. Sam Cassell collected 25 points and 10 assists to lead the way. Ray Allen tallied 22 points, eight rebounds and six helpers for the Bucks. Milwauke |
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| Nets conclude road swing in Denver |
NBA Basketball |
01/27/2003 |
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| the Western Conference. Kittles is expected to miss Monday's game because of personal reasons, while Lucious Harris, who missed the last two games with a calf injury, is probable. Denver has lost four straight and is coming off an 88-75 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Juwan Howard led the Nuggets with 15 points, while Nene Hilario added 14 points and 10 rebounds to the losing effort. The Nuggets scored 27 points in the first quarter but were limited to 48 points the rest of the way. Denver missed 38 of 60 shots |
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