Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks

2nd in Central Division
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard both out versus Bulls with illness Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard both out versus Bulls with illness

Both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will miss Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls with a non-COVID illness.

Can basketball sneakers make the world a better place? Can basketball sneakers make the world a better place?

NBA stars are known to break out special-edition shoes when playing on Christmas Day. While many undoubtedly will be rocking red and green colorways, several are also pondering how their signature lines can be more environmentally green.

Portis scores season-high 34 points in place of injured Antetokounmpo as Bucks beat Wizards 112-101 Portis scores season-high 34 points in place of injured Antetokounmpo as Bucks beat Wizards 112-101

— Bobby Portis replaced Giannis Antetokounmpo in the starting lineup and scored a season-high 34 points, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-101 victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night.

Khris Middleton knocks down the triple Khris Middleton knocks down the triple

Khris Middleton knocks down the triple

Jordan Poole sinks impressive step-back trey Jordan Poole sinks impressive step-back trey

Jordan Poole sinks impressive step-back trey

Donovan Mitchell scores 27 as Cavs improve to 15-1 at home, roll over NBA Cup champion Bucks 124-101 Donovan Mitchell scores 27 as Cavs improve to 15-1 at home, roll over NBA Cup champion Bucks 124-101

— Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, Darius Garland added 16 and the Cleveland Cavaliers moved to 15-1 at home with a 124-101 win on Friday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, who played for the first time since winning the NBA Cup.

Donovan Mitchell gets it done on both sides of the ball Donovan Mitchell gets it done on both sides of the ball

Donovan Mitchell steals the rock and slams it home to pad the Cavaliers' lead.

NBA schedule 2024-25: Christmas matches, All-star Game, more NBA schedule 2024-25: Christmas matches, All-star Game, more

The season begins Oct. 22 with the Boston Celtics vs. the New York Knicks, followed by the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Los Angeles Lakers.

NBA Christmas Games: History, traditions and schedule NBA Christmas Games: History, traditions and schedule

Today, the NBA on Christmas Day reaches spectators in more than 200 countries and over 50 languages. Learn more about the holiday tradition now.

NBA MVP straw poll: Where Jokic, Giannis, SGA and more stars rank NBA MVP straw poll: Where Jokic, Giannis, SGA and more stars rank

Who has the early edge in the MVP race? Tim Bontemps takes the pulse of the league with a vote that mimics the official ballot.

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Giannis Antetokounmpo
  • Assists Per Game

    Damian Lillard
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Giannis Antetokounmpo

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Giannis Antetokounmpo
  • Steals Per Game

    Damian Lillard
  • Blocks Per Game

    Brook Lopez