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Celtics fall to Bucks as Giannis Antetokounmpo is injured in bizarre contest: 7 takeaways

The Celtics lost 104-91 to the Bucks in a lackluster game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf strain during the game.

Jaylen Brown calls out Nike's 'weird energy' after sending 'childish' tweet

Jaylen Brown criticized Giannis Antetokounmpo as 'childish' after a game, sparking a social media response from Nike in support of Antetokounmpo.

Giannis outscores Pistons in OT, finishes with 59

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 59 points, leading the Bucks to an overtime win over the Pistons, demonstrating his elite scoring ability and resilience.

NBA trade rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat?

Miami Heat is a top trade destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo amid Milwaukee's struggles.
Antetokounmpo's frustration may lead to a trade request if issues persist with the Bucks.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla slams 'ridiculous' missed call involving Giannis and Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum's resilience shines as he plays through an ankle injury, while both he and coach Mazzulla criticize missed calls by the referees.

NBA Stock Watch: Giannis Trade Rumors, Cavs as Contenders, and More

Giannis Antetokounmpo is performing exceptionally well individually despite the Milwaukee Bucks' poor team performance.

Celtics fall to Bucks as Giannis Antetokounmpo is injured in bizarre contest: 7 takeaways

The Celtics lost 104-91 to the Bucks in a lackluster game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf strain during the game.

Jaylen Brown calls out Nike's 'weird energy' after sending 'childish' tweet

Jaylen Brown criticized Giannis Antetokounmpo as 'childish' after a game, sparking a social media response from Nike in support of Antetokounmpo.

Giannis outscores Pistons in OT, finishes with 59

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 59 points, leading the Bucks to an overtime win over the Pistons, demonstrating his elite scoring ability and resilience.

NBA trade rumors: Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat?

Miami Heat is a top trade destination for Giannis Antetokounmpo amid Milwaukee's struggles.
Antetokounmpo's frustration may lead to a trade request if issues persist with the Bucks.

Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla slams 'ridiculous' missed call involving Giannis and Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum's resilience shines as he plays through an ankle injury, while both he and coach Mazzulla criticize missed calls by the referees.

NBA Stock Watch: Giannis Trade Rumors, Cavs as Contenders, and More

Giannis Antetokounmpo is performing exceptionally well individually despite the Milwaukee Bucks' poor team performance.
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Nike appeared to troll Jaylen Brown with 'childish' tweet about Giannis Antetokounmpo

Jaylen Brown's ongoing feud with Nike escalates following a social media response to his comments on Giannis Antetokounmpo, indicating brand loyalty issues.

Jaylen Brown would be 'ideal fit' next to 2x MVP if he leaves Boston Celtics

Should Jaylen Brown leave the Boston Celtics during 2024 free agency - or if he asks for a trade out sometime before then, something that is now seemingly on the table given his recent interview with The Ringer -, Heavy's Sean Deveney sees him as an ideal fit next to 2x MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee.

5 things to know about new Celtics center Mike Muscala

Celtics Boston trades two second-round picks and Justin Jackson to Oklahoma City.While rumors circled about the Celtics trading for Jakob Poeltl or reuniting with Kelly Olynyk, in the end the center they nabbed at the NBA trade deadline was Mike Muscala.Boston sent Oklahoma City two second-round picks and Justin Jackson in exchange for the 31-year-old big man.

Jaylen Brown's poster dunk makes an appearance in Google Super Bowl ad

Celtics "Giannis, what about that dunk in the third quarter?"Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of many NBA players who have been posterized by Jaylen Brown over the years.But the Bucks star is changing his fortunes in Google Pixel's new Super Bowl commercial.With the focus of the Super Bowl spot revolving around the phone's ability to scrub people and objects out of photos, Antetokounmpo opted to delete himself from a photo of Brown dunking on him.

Bucks edge Celtics 131-125 in overtime

Celtics MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 40 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 131-125 on Tuesday for their 11th consecutive victory.Giannis Antetokounmpo added 36 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists as the Bucks (40-17) moved within a half-game of the Celtics (41-17) in the Eastern Conference standings.

Celtics show grit, depth in short-handed loss to Bucks: 5 takeaways

Celtics The Bucks closed the gap in the standings, but they didn't inspire confidence.The Celtics narrowly lost to the Bucks 131-125 in overtime on Tuesday, allowing Milwaukee to draw within a half-game in the standings.Here are the takeaways.1. We'll start where we should: with the absences.The Celtics were without Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and Al Horford on Tuesday.

Nike appeared to troll Jaylen Brown with 'childish' tweet about Giannis Antetokounmpo

Jaylen Brown's ongoing feud with Nike escalates following a social media response to his comments on Giannis Antetokounmpo, indicating brand loyalty issues.

Jaylen Brown would be 'ideal fit' next to 2x MVP if he leaves Boston Celtics

Should Jaylen Brown leave the Boston Celtics during 2024 free agency - or if he asks for a trade out sometime before then, something that is now seemingly on the table given his recent interview with The Ringer -, Heavy's Sean Deveney sees him as an ideal fit next to 2x MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee.

5 things to know about new Celtics center Mike Muscala

Celtics Boston trades two second-round picks and Justin Jackson to Oklahoma City.While rumors circled about the Celtics trading for Jakob Poeltl or reuniting with Kelly Olynyk, in the end the center they nabbed at the NBA trade deadline was Mike Muscala.Boston sent Oklahoma City two second-round picks and Justin Jackson in exchange for the 31-year-old big man.

Jaylen Brown's poster dunk makes an appearance in Google Super Bowl ad

Celtics "Giannis, what about that dunk in the third quarter?"Giannis Antetokounmpo is one of many NBA players who have been posterized by Jaylen Brown over the years.But the Bucks star is changing his fortunes in Google Pixel's new Super Bowl commercial.With the focus of the Super Bowl spot revolving around the phone's ability to scrub people and objects out of photos, Antetokounmpo opted to delete himself from a photo of Brown dunking on him.

Bucks edge Celtics 131-125 in overtime

Celtics MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 40 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 131-125 on Tuesday for their 11th consecutive victory.Giannis Antetokounmpo added 36 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists as the Bucks (40-17) moved within a half-game of the Celtics (41-17) in the Eastern Conference standings.

Celtics show grit, depth in short-handed loss to Bucks: 5 takeaways

Celtics The Bucks closed the gap in the standings, but they didn't inspire confidence.The Celtics narrowly lost to the Bucks 131-125 in overtime on Tuesday, allowing Milwaukee to draw within a half-game in the standings.Here are the takeaways.1. We'll start where we should: with the absences.The Celtics were without Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and Al Horford on Tuesday.
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Bucks withstand Antetokounmpo's injury to beat Celtics 104-91

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Boston Celtics despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury and set a record for low free-throw attempts.
Celtics played without key players, while Milwaukee's lineup changes contributed to their victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be a perfect fit for surprisingly solid Nets | amNewYork

The Milwaukee Bucks are experiencing early-season struggles, raising questions about potential trades, especially involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Bucks' Lillard (concussion) to miss Raptors game

Damian Lillard is in concussion protocol and will miss the game against the Raptors, compounding injury challenges for the Bucks.

Draymond Is Back, and Should We Be Worried About the Bucks?

Draymond's return to the Warriors after his suspension
Concerns about the Milwaukee Bucks in light of Giannis's comments and the team's struggles

Giannis sitting out vs. Cavs with bruised shoulder

Giannis Antetokounmpo is sitting out a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a bruised right shoulder.
Antetokounmpo's absence was not reported until two hours before tipoff against the Cavs.
Jae Crowder is expected to return for the Bucks after being out with a torn adductor muscle.

Giannis back after sitting 2 games; Middleton out

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to Bucks' lineup after hamstring issue
Khris Middleton resting to manage workload in recovery from ankle sprain

Bucks withstand Antetokounmpo's injury to beat Celtics 104-91

Milwaukee Bucks defeated Boston Celtics despite Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury and set a record for low free-throw attempts.
Celtics played without key players, while Milwaukee's lineup changes contributed to their victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo could be a perfect fit for surprisingly solid Nets | amNewYork

The Milwaukee Bucks are experiencing early-season struggles, raising questions about potential trades, especially involving Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Bucks' Lillard (concussion) to miss Raptors game

Damian Lillard is in concussion protocol and will miss the game against the Raptors, compounding injury challenges for the Bucks.

Draymond Is Back, and Should We Be Worried About the Bucks?

Draymond's return to the Warriors after his suspension
Concerns about the Milwaukee Bucks in light of Giannis's comments and the team's struggles

Giannis sitting out vs. Cavs with bruised shoulder

Giannis Antetokounmpo is sitting out a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a bruised right shoulder.
Antetokounmpo's absence was not reported until two hours before tipoff against the Cavs.
Jae Crowder is expected to return for the Bucks after being out with a torn adductor muscle.

Giannis back after sitting 2 games; Middleton out

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to Bucks' lineup after hamstring issue
Khris Middleton resting to manage workload in recovery from ankle sprain
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Trump Suggests Giannis Antetokounmpo Isn't a Real Greek

Trump questioned the Greek identity of NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, igniting discussions about heritage and nationality in a controversial statement.

Hurricane Wisdom's "Giannis" Is the Feel-Good Florida Anthem of the Moment

Rappers overly rely on Giannis Antetokounmpo references, lacking originality in their lyrics.

Nike Basketball Unveils the Zoom Freak 6 "China" Edition | stupidDOPE

The Nike Zoom Freak 6 "China" celebrates the blend of Giannis Antetokounmpo's dynamic game and Chinese cultural heritage through intricate design elements.
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Stars Propel Canadian Men's Basketball Team to Victory in Highly Anticipated Return to the Olympics

Canadian Men's Basketball Team beats Greece 86-79 in Olympics after 21 years, led by Gilgeous-Alexander and Barrett.

Canada outlasts Giannis, Greece on Day 1 in Paris

Canada secured first Olympic win in 24 years by defeating Greece despite a strong effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Stars Propel Canadian Men's Basketball Team to Victory in Highly Anticipated Return to the Olympics

Canadian Men's Basketball Team beats Greece 86-79 in Olympics after 21 years, led by Gilgeous-Alexander and Barrett.

Canada outlasts Giannis, Greece on Day 1 in Paris

Canada secured first Olympic win in 24 years by defeating Greece despite a strong effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Is the Playoff Race Still Wide-Open? Plus, NBA Dynasties Vs. Competitive Balance.

Discussion on Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury and Luka Doncic's performance
Debate on competitive balance in the NBA and the presence of dynasties

NBA betting awards update: Does Giannis still have a shot at MVP?

Giannis Antetokounmpo's strong offensive season boosts his MVP chances.
Bucks' improved defense post All-Star break enhances Giannis' MVP prospects.
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NBA: Warriors Reportedly Interested In Giannis As Well As LeBron

The Warriors are eyeing Giannis Antetokounmpo as a dream signing.
Rumors suggest the Warriors sought LeBron James and may target other superstars.

NBA All-Star Game 2024: Weekend schedule, location, rosters, format and news

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are leading in All-Star fan voting.
The NBA All-Star Weekend schedule includes celebrity and Rising Stars games, All-Star competitions, and the All-Star Game.

NBA All-Star Game 2024: Weekend schedule, location, rosters, format and news

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are leading in All-Star fan voting.
The NBA All-Star Weekend schedule includes celebrity and Rising Stars games, All-Star competitions, and the All-Star Game.

Where can you watch the 2024 NBA all-star game this Sunday?

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo received the most votes and will be captains for the NBA all-star game in 2023.
The 2024 all-star game will return to an East vs. West format.
The 2024 NBA all-star game can be watched on TNT, ESPN, ESPN2, NBA TV, Sling, or Max.

Donovan Mitchell 'concerned' about fit with Jimmy Butler on Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are coming off a good win against the Utah Jazz on Monday night.A high-scoring affair, it would come down to the very end, as both teams made the plays that needed to be made to win the game.However, the Miami Heat came out victorious and on the back of a team effort, with a few of their key guys making big plays such as, of course, Jimmy Butler, all the way to the returning Kyle Lowry, who is now playing off the bench.

Short-handed Lakers give Bucks a fight but fall short

There were smiles - lots of smiles - in the back hallways of the Crypto.Com Arena on Thursday evening, the Lakers purging roster problems in the previous two days, restocking the roster with younger players more suited to complement the team's stars.Following trades that sent out Russell Westbrook, Thomas Bryant and Patrick Beverley and popular reserves Damian Jones and Juan Toscano-Anderson - the team's locker room seemed vacant.

NBA: Warriors Reportedly Interested In Giannis As Well As LeBron

The Warriors are eyeing Giannis Antetokounmpo as a dream signing.
Rumors suggest the Warriors sought LeBron James and may target other superstars.

NBA All-Star Game 2024: Weekend schedule, location, rosters, format and news

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are leading in All-Star fan voting.
The NBA All-Star Weekend schedule includes celebrity and Rising Stars games, All-Star competitions, and the All-Star Game.

NBA All-Star Game 2024: Weekend schedule, location, rosters, format and news

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo are leading in All-Star fan voting.
The NBA All-Star Weekend schedule includes celebrity and Rising Stars games, All-Star competitions, and the All-Star Game.

Where can you watch the 2024 NBA all-star game this Sunday?

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo received the most votes and will be captains for the NBA all-star game in 2023.
The 2024 all-star game will return to an East vs. West format.
The 2024 NBA all-star game can be watched on TNT, ESPN, ESPN2, NBA TV, Sling, or Max.

Donovan Mitchell 'concerned' about fit with Jimmy Butler on Miami Heat

The Miami Heat are coming off a good win against the Utah Jazz on Monday night.A high-scoring affair, it would come down to the very end, as both teams made the plays that needed to be made to win the game.However, the Miami Heat came out victorious and on the back of a team effort, with a few of their key guys making big plays such as, of course, Jimmy Butler, all the way to the returning Kyle Lowry, who is now playing off the bench.

Short-handed Lakers give Bucks a fight but fall short

There were smiles - lots of smiles - in the back hallways of the Crypto.Com Arena on Thursday evening, the Lakers purging roster problems in the previous two days, restocking the roster with younger players more suited to complement the team's stars.Following trades that sent out Russell Westbrook, Thomas Bryant and Patrick Beverley and popular reserves Damian Jones and Juan Toscano-Anderson - the team's locker room seemed vacant.
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Game balls, Dame Time taunts and the budding Bucks-Pacers beef

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 64 points in a game against the Indiana Pacers.
Antetokounmpo was upset with the Pacers for taking the game ball and for not shaking hands after the game.

RJ Barrett, Steph Curry among top NBA Christmas Day pregame looks

ESPN staffDec 25, 2023, 12:58 PM ET
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The NBA's Christmas Day slate is here.
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Editor's Picks
The Milwaukee Bucks host the New York Knicks to kick off the holiday games.

RJ Barrett, Steph Curry among top NBA Christmas Day pregame looks

ESPN staffDec 25, 2023, 12:58 PM ET
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The NBA's Christmas Day slate is here.
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Editor's Picks
The Milwaukee Bucks host the New York Knicks to kick off the holiday games.

Warriors' Silver Linings, the Clippers Are Back, and NBA Trade Season Is Here

Draymond Green's indefinite suspension raises questions about his ability to control his emotions on the court.
The behavior of the Pacers after Giannis Antetokounmpo's record-breaking game could lead to a legitimate rivalry.

Scott Pioli explained what he thinks the Patriots will do in the 2023 NFL Draft

Morning Sports Update "The whole idea of 'turning heads,' honestly, Bill doesn't care about that."The Bruins lost in overtime to the Panthers 4-3 in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series on Wednesday night.Boston still leads the series 3-2 ahead of Friday's Game 6 in Florida (puck drops at 7:30 p.m.)
The Red Sox dropped the series finale against the Orioles 6-2.
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Knicks' Randle to be reevaluated in two weeks

New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle will be re-evaluated in two weeks for a sprained ankle suffered in Wednesday night's win over the Miami Heat, effectively ruling him out for the remainder of the regular season.The NBA playoffs will begin two weeks from Saturday.Randle, 28, suffered the injury late in the second quarter of Wednesday's 101-92 win over Miami -- a pivotal victory in New York's quest to clinch a second playoff berth in three seasons.

The Celtics are probably headed for the No. 2 seed: 5 takeaways after loss to Wizards

Celtics They could enter Thursday's showdown with the Bucks trailing by three games.The Celtics dropped a bad loss to the Wizards on Tuesday, falling 130-111 to a Wizards team that was without Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford.Here are the takeaways.1.There are games throughout the course of a season that get forgotten but affect the standings disproportionately, and Tuesday's loss - which joins a surprisingly lengthy list of losses that could reasonably be described as "embarrassing" - has the potential to be one of those games.

SBN Reacts: National fans' NBA awards

Thank you for your responses to our SB Nation Reacts survey!Here are our national results!The Washington Wizards survey results are here.Joel Embiid is the fans' MVP
This week's national SB Nation NBA Reacts survey focused on the awards.Out of fie choices, 40 percent voted for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, who is averaging 33.3 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game this season.

Report: Mike Muscala Traded to Celtics from Thunder; OKC Gets Justin Jackson, 2 Picks

Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images The Boston Celtics reportedly bolstered their frontcourt Thursday.Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported they traded for big man Mike Muscala in a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.Boston gave OKC a return package of Justin Jackson and two second-round picks.

Knicks' Randle to be reevaluated in two weeks

New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle will be re-evaluated in two weeks for a sprained ankle suffered in Wednesday night's win over the Miami Heat, effectively ruling him out for the remainder of the regular season.The NBA playoffs will begin two weeks from Saturday.Randle, 28, suffered the injury late in the second quarter of Wednesday's 101-92 win over Miami -- a pivotal victory in New York's quest to clinch a second playoff berth in three seasons.

The Celtics are probably headed for the No. 2 seed: 5 takeaways after loss to Wizards

Celtics They could enter Thursday's showdown with the Bucks trailing by three games.The Celtics dropped a bad loss to the Wizards on Tuesday, falling 130-111 to a Wizards team that was without Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma and Daniel Gafford.Here are the takeaways.1.There are games throughout the course of a season that get forgotten but affect the standings disproportionately, and Tuesday's loss - which joins a surprisingly lengthy list of losses that could reasonably be described as "embarrassing" - has the potential to be one of those games.

SBN Reacts: National fans' NBA awards

Thank you for your responses to our SB Nation Reacts survey!Here are our national results!The Washington Wizards survey results are here.Joel Embiid is the fans' MVP
This week's national SB Nation NBA Reacts survey focused on the awards.Out of fie choices, 40 percent voted for Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, who is averaging 33.3 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game this season.

Report: Mike Muscala Traded to Celtics from Thunder; OKC Gets Justin Jackson, 2 Picks

Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images The Boston Celtics reportedly bolstered their frontcourt Thursday.Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported they traded for big man Mike Muscala in a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder.Boston gave OKC a return package of Justin Jackson and two second-round picks.
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Analyst: Boston Celtics wouldn't have beaten Bucks with healthy 3x All-Star in 2022 playoffs

According to CBS Sports' Brad Botkin, the Boston Celtics wouldn't have been Eastern Conference champions in 2022 had it not been for the absence of the Bucks' 3x All-Star forward Khris Middleton."A potential Boston-Milwaukee conference finals would be a war, and though I've favored Boston in most of my analysis throughout the season, I am leaning Milwaukee now," Botkin prefaced before saying, "They've just been so great over the last six weeks, and I can't ignore that Milwaukee likely wins last season with a healthy Middleton."

Lakers vs. Bucks Preview: Can LA's latest trade move save their season?

Now that LeBron James has solidified himself as the greatest scorer in NBA history (at least statistics-wise), one of the most anticipated events in line for this season is over.James is going to wake up today feeling like a more accomplished man and rightfully so, but the rest of the purple and gold meanwhile, should wake up feeling more concerned about their team's current state.
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