The Christmas Day game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics averaged 5 million viewers, representing an 18% decline from last year's window. Despite the decline, it was the most watched game of the season thus far. At least four out of the five games saw a decline from last year, with figures not available for the Warriors-Nuggets matchup. The opening game between … [Read more...] about Celtics-Lakers Christmas Day Game Averages 5M Viewers, Down 18% From Last Year
Bucks, Heat Maintain Interest In PJ Tucker
The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks have a "healthy level of admiration" for PJ Tucker, sources told Marc Stein of Substack. Tucker, who was traded to the Clippers as part of the James Harden deal, has not played since November 27. Tucker is making $11 million this season and has one more guaranteed year. … [Read more...] about Bucks, Heat Maintain Interest In PJ Tucker
Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA Players Of The Week
Luka Doncic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 8. Doncic averaged 36.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 11.5 assists as the Dallas Mavericks went 3-1. Antetokounmpo averaged 36.0 points, 12.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks went 4-0. … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo Named NBA Players Of The Week
Bucks’ Win Over Pacers Ends In ‘Incident’ Over Game Ball
The Milwaukee Bucks' 140-126 win over the Indiana Pacers ended in what Rick Carlisle described as a "fracas" over the game ball. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished with a franchise-record 64 points, attempted to retrieve the game ball outside of the Pacers' locker room. Carlisle stated that the Pacers took the game ball to commemorate Oscar Tshiebwe scoring his first official … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Win Over Pacers Ends In ‘Incident’ Over Game Ball
Bobby Portis Challenges Adrian Griffin, Teammates Following Loss To Pacers
Bobby Portis "passionately" challenged Adrian Griffin and his Milwaukee Bucks teammates following their loss to the Indiana Pacers in the In-Season Tournament, sources told Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. The Bucks lost the game 128-119 and were outscored 37-25 in the fourth quarter. Griffin reportedly emphasized winning the rebound battle after the game. Portis interjected by … [Read more...] about Bobby Portis Challenges Adrian Griffin, Teammates Following Loss To Pacers