By Charles Collier This is the first time, in the last few years, the Milwaukee Bucks haven’t been favored to finish first or second in the Eastern Conference. The Boston Celtics are favored to win the Eastern Conference and the NBA Championship. Experts picked the Bucks to finish fourth behind the Celtics, Knicks, and 76ers. […]
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Timberwolves beat Nuggets 115-70 in Embarrassing Loss
By Charles D. Collier On May 16, 2024, the Timberwolves handed the Nuggets one of their worst losses in playoff history. Denver gave up in the second half and stopped playing hard. That is inexcusable in a playoff game. The Timberwolves were led by Anthony Edwards, who scored a game high 27 points and was […]
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Pacers Defeat Bucks in Game Six and Advance to Second Round of Playoffs
The Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers and were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs for the second consecutive year. The Pacers bench played well. Obi Toppin scored 21, T.J. McConnell had 20 points and dished out nine assists as the Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks convincingly 120-98 in game 6 last […]
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NBA Playoffs Begin Today
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, the NBA Playoffs begin. The NBA Play-in Tournament is currently underway. On Tuesday April 16, 2024, the Lakers beat the Pelicans 110-106 despite a 40-point performance from Zion Williamson. With the win, the Lakers secured the seventh seed in the western conference. After the game, a jubilant Lebron James was […]
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Bucks Fire Griffin After 43 games
By Charles Collier Most sports experts and Bucks fans were shocked by the firing of Adrian Griffin. Hall of Famer Magic Johnson weighed in after the firing of Adrian Griffin. “I think the Bucks firing former Head Coach Adrian Griffin was a huge mistake. It’s not his fault the Bucks traded their best on-ball defender, […]
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Tyrese Haliburton’s Pacers Oust Bucks in Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament
By Charles Collier The Pacers beat the Bucks led by Oshkosh, WI native and NBA superstar in the making, Tyrese Haliburton. He scored 27 points, dished out 15 assists and grabbed 7 rebounds in the Pacers win. The Bucks had numerous opportunities to win but couldn’t score in clutch time. The Bucks learned a valuable […]
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The 2003-2004 NBA Season has Started
By Charles Collier On October 24, 2003, the NBA season officially started. On October 25, 2023, fans witnessed the NBA debut of highly anticipated Spurs’ rookie Victor Wembanyama. He didn’t disappoint; he scored 15 points and grabbed five rebounds. Unfortunately, the Spurs lost; in the future Wembanyama will win many games for them. He will […]
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Bucks Acquire Damian Lillard In 3-Team Deal
By Charles Collier Bucks GM John Horse orchestrated one the biggest trade in Milwaukee Bucks history. The Bucks acquired Damian Lillard in a 3-team deal. Portland received Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camara, Milwaukee’s 2029 first round pick and two first round pick swaps with Bucks in 2028 and 2030. The Suns received Jusuf Nurkic, […]
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The Top 5 NBA Players in The Game
By Charles Collier I have compiled a list of my top players in the NBA today. GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO Giannis is simply the best two-way player in the world. PERIOD. He is one of three NBA players to win MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season. In case you are wondering, the […]
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Both Lakers and Celtics win and Will Play the Nuggets and Heat in the Next Round
By Charles D. Collier Long live the King! On Friday May 12, 2023, Lebron James and the Lakers beat the defending champion Warriors to advance and play the Denver Nuggets. James scored 30 points grabbed nine rebounds and had nine assists. Anthony Davis chipped in 17 points and 20 rebounds. Many of us were introduced […]