1:37 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN BOSTON — On Thursday afternoon after practice, Boston CelticsCoach Ime Udoka asked a question about the team’s performance without him. Marcus SmartIn their Game 2 win against the Philadelphia 76ers,, the NBA’s Defensive Players of the Year was crowned Milwaukee Bucks. Udoka noticed Smart’s hair, now green-tipped, standing behind a … Read more
12:17 AM ET Andrew LopezESPN BOSTON — The Boston Globe reports that the CelticsTheir stars were most needed, and they both delivered. Jaylen BrownThings are moving along, and Jayson TatumIt was done. Boston’s physicality didn’t match that of the Milwaukee BucksIn Game 1 of the East semifinal series, on Sunday, the Celtics were a completely … Read more
6:49 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN BOSTON Milwaukee BucksStar Giannis AntetokounmpoHad failed to pass the first two times. Boston CelticsForward Grant WilliamsAntetokounmpo was given a possession at the end of the fourth quarter on Sunday. He faked a shot to his right and then turned his body to the right. He then gathered his feet to … Read more
6:27 PM ET Andrew LopezESPN BOSTON — The Milwaukee BucksFirst punched. Sunday’s game 1 against the Boston CelticsThe Bucks were able to play with their usual level on defense and caught Boston by surprise. The Celtics had jumped ahead in quarter one, but they couldn’t get their feet under them as Milwaukee cruised to victory … Read more
BOSTON CelticsStar Jaylen BrownPlans to participate in Sunday’s 1st Game against the Milwaukee BucksAs he struggles with a right hamstring strain. Brown injured his ankle in the fourth game of the series against the Philadelphia Eagles. Brooklyn NetsTo be able to play, he needed to take time off from work and receive treatment in between … Read more
10:11 ET Jamal CollierESPN MILWAUKEE — The Bucks lost forward Khris MiddletonTo a sprained MCL, and responded with three consecutive wins over the Chicago BullsWith a win of 116 to 100 in Game 5, Wednesday’s game, the team advanced to the second round NBA playoffs. The Bucks will take on the CelticsThe second round is … Read more
4:38 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN Milwaukee BucksGuard Jrue HolidayThe NBA announced Tuesday that he was named Twyman-Stokes’ teammate of the Year. Holiday won the award for the second time during his career. The award is voted upon by the players and presented each year since 2012. Holiday was also a member the 2019-20 team that … Read more
7:25 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — The days leading up the Chicago team’s first road playoff game were hectic. Milwaukee BucksThey took advantage of every opportunity to shower Grayson AllenWith boos. Allen was booed by the group as he got on to the bus. They booed him upon his arrival in the lobby at … Read more
1:43 AM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls extended an already impressive lead with a 3 pointer at the buzzer to close the third quarter. Milwaukee BucksBucks forward lead in what was turning out to be a dominant win in Game 3 Friday night. Bobby PortisStopping and shimming, taking a moment to enjoy … Read more
12:20 AM ET Jamal CollierESPN MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks are on their way to the first NBA championship. Milwaukee BucksThe team became a defensive powerhouse during the playoffs, and finished No. After placing in the bottom 10 of the league during the regular season, they were ranked 1 among playoff teams for defensive efficiency. … Read more