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Antetokounmpo voted NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year

Antetokounmpo voted NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo was voted NBA Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday, becoming the fifth player to win that award and MVP in a career. The Milwaukee Bucks All-Star, who was MVP last year and is the favorite to repeat this season, ended the […]

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Antetokounmpo scores 50, Bucks beat Jazz 122-118

Antetokounmpo scores 50, Bucks beat Jazz 122-118

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a season-high 50 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for his 17th consecutive double-double to help the Milwaukee Bucks rally in the second half for their eighth consecutive victory, 122-118 over the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Milwaukee led 120-113 with 1:24 left, but Bojan […]

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 7: Rudy Gobert (27) of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court during a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 7, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Chris Elise/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lillard, Kemba, LeBron among noteworthy All-NBA picks

NEW YORK (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden got the most votes, and Damian Lillard and Kemba Walker also were big winners when the All-NBA teams were announced. Those guards can cash in with supermax contracts based on their selections to one of the three All-NBA teams that were […]

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Gobert, George, Giannis headline NBA All-Defensive teams

Gobert, George, Giannis headline NBA All-Defensive teams

NEW YORK (AP) — Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert and MVP finalists Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George were the leading vote-getters for the All-Defensive first team. Boston’s Marcus Smart and Milwaukee’s Eric Bledsoe rounded out the first team that was announced Wednesday. Gobert finished with 97 first-team points […]

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The field is set: NBA matchups for 2019 playoffs finalized

The field is set: NBA matchups for 2019 playoffs finalized

MIAMI (AP) — The last spot in the NBA playoffs went to the Detroit Pistons. Their reward: A series against MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. The drama of the regular season went all the way to the very end of the regular season, with seven of the […]

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Mitchell scores career-high 46 to lead Jazz past Bucks

Mitchell scores career-high 46 to lead Jazz past Bucks

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Donovan Mitchell plays best when he feels free and just lets his instincts take over. Down 17 in the 4th quarter to the NBA’s best team Saturday night, Mitchell turned to his Jazz teammates and said: “We’ve got nothing to lose now. Let’s go!” Mitchell […]

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Mitchell, Korver lead Jazz to 111-104 win over Nuggets

Mitchell, Korver lead Jazz to 111-104 win over Nuggets

DENVER (AP) — Kyle Korver had the hot hand from deep and Donovan Mitchell from everywhere else. It added up to a big night in a place that’s proven tough for the opposition. Mitchell scored 24 points, including six in the final two minutes, and the short-handed Utah Jazz ended […]

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Antetokounmpo scores 30 points as Bucks down Jazz 114-102

Antetokounmpo scores 30 points as Bucks down Jazz 114-102

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and Malcolm Brogdon scored 21 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Utah Jazz 114-102 on Monday night. Thon Maker added a season-high 15 points off the bench for the Bucks, who were coming off a 123-116 loss to Toronto on Saturday […]

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