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Bucks not backing down to Pacers: ‘Whatever it takes’

The undermanned Milwaukee Bucks were able to stave off elimination in their last outing despite being without the services of superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard. But the Bucks still don’t know if the two stars will be able to return to the court on Thursday night when they play Game 6 of their Eastern Conference first-round series against the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis. Both players were listed as doubtful on Wednesday afternoon. Bobby Portis

With or without stars, Bucks look to stay alive vs. Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks are on the brink of playoff elimination much sooner than forecasted. And it could happen with their top two players out of the lineup. Third-seeded Milwaukee aims to keep its season going Tuesday night when it hosts the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series. Sixth-seeded Indiana holds a 3-1 series lead. The Bucks have been without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) for the entire series and lost

Pacers look to take 3-1 lead vs. ailing Bucks

The Indiana Pacers will look to push the injury-riddled Milwaukee Bucks to the brink of elimination on Sunday when they play Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis. All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the sixth-seeded Pacers to a 121-118 win over the third-seeded Bucks in Game 3 on Friday. Haliburton recorded the fourth postseason triple-double in franchise history after finishing with

Home and ‘hungry,’ Pacers seeking series lead over Bucks

Pascal Siakam’s blistering start to the postseason has enabled the upstart Indiana Pacers to wrest home-court advantage from the Milwaukee Bucks. Siakam will look to remain hot on Friday when the sixth-seeded Pacers welcome the third-seeded Bucks to Indianapolis for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. Siakam followed up his 36-point, 13-rebound performance in the Pacers’ 109-94 setback in the series opener on Sunday with 37 points, 11 boards and six assists in

Bucks face questions going into playoff series vs. Pacers

The Milwaukee Bucks lost six of their last eight games to limp into the playoffs as the third seed in the Eastern Conference. With the availability of Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in question, the Bucks bid to get back on track Sunday when they open their first-round series at home against the sixth-seeded Indiana Pacers. Indiana (47-35) won four of the five meetings against Milwaukee (49-33) this season, including in a tournament setting during

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status uncertain as Bucks host Magic

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night in their final home game of the regular season. Milwaukee (48-31) ended its four-game losing streak on Tuesday night with a 104-91 victory over the Boston Celtics. Patrick Beverley, who moved into the starting lineup in place of Malik Beasley, led the way for Milwaukee with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Both totals represented his most as a member of the Bucks. Despite the win,

Celtics on cruise control; Bucks trying to preserve No. 2 seed

The Milwaukee Bucks will attempt to end a four-game losing streak when they host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. The Bucks (47-31) have lost six of their past seven, and the four straight losses represent their longest skid of the season. Milwaukee is trying to hold off the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics (62-16) have clinched the No. 1 seed. “We’re not a

Struggling Bucks look to get back on track vs. Raptors

With losses in four of their last five, the Milwaukee Bucks continue a five-game homestand on Friday against the Toronto Raptors, looking to correct course in pursuit of the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed. Milwaukee (47-29) dropped its second game in as many nights against teams eliminated from the postseason, losing 111-101 on Wednesday to the Memphis Grizzlies. The defeat, which opened the Bucks’ stretch at home, came on the heels of a 117-113 loss

Bucks aim to bounce back from disastrous loss, host Grizzlies

The Milwaukee Bucks will look to avenge an upset loss from earlier this season when they face the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Milwaukee (47-28) came up short in the nation’s capital against the then-14-win Washington Wizards, falling 117-113. Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double by collecting 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Khris Middleton added 24 points, nine boards and six assists in the setback. “It’s a disappointing loss. Not much more

Bucks chase season sweep of Wizards to end trip

After consecutive defeats, Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers kept the defensive strategy unchanged and his trust led to a victory in advance of a visit to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. The Bucks had dropped back-to-back games to the Los Angeles Lakers at home and the New Orleans Pelicans on the road before getting the best of the host Atlanta Hawks in a 122-113 victory on Saturday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks