Halfway there: Bucks reach East finals after outlasting Nets

Halfway there: Bucks reach East finals after outlasting Nets
Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, advance to Eastern Conference finals

Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, advance to Eastern Conference finals
Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, advance to East Finals

Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, advance to East Finals

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Nets had the shooting and scoring, but needed more health

Nets had the shooting and scoring, but needed more health

NEW YORK (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets had all the shooting and scoring any team could ever want. They just didn't have the health that every team needs. Kevin Durant was spectacular in his first postseason in Brooklyn, but by the end of it a Big Three was down to

Halfway there: Bucks reach East finals after outlasting Nets

Halfway there: Bucks reach East finals after outlasting Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — Once they could finally get off the court, the Milwaukee Bucks feasted their eyes on a welcome sight in the locker room. The No. 8 on their board signified the number of victories remaining to win a championship, following a sweep of Miami followed by a

Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, advance to Eastern Conference finals

Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, advance to Eastern Conference finals

NEW YORK — The Milwaukee Bucks withstood Kevin Durant's NBA-record 48 points in a Game 7, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in overtime Saturday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 40 points and 13 rebounds, and Khris Middleton made the tiebreaking shot with 40 seconds

Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, advance to East Finals

Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, advance to East Finals

NEW YORK (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks withstood Kevin Durant's NBA-record 48 points in a Game 7, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Brooklyn Nets 115-111 in overtime Saturday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 40 points and 13 rebounds, and Khris Middleton made the tiebreaking shot with 40

NBA Playoffs Breakdown: Bucks vs. Nets — Who will win Game 7?

NBA Playoffs Breakdown: Bucks vs. Nets — Who will win Game 7?

Saturday’s Game 7 showdown between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets reminds me of the last high school dance of the year. There’s a lot of excitement leading up to it, it’s a chance to unwind right before finals week and, quite frankly, nobody knows what to expect. Tied

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Nets had the shooting and scoring, but needed more health

Nets had the shooting and scoring, but needed more health

Halfway there: Bucks reach East finals after outlasting Nets

Halfway there: Bucks reach East finals after outlasting Nets

Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, withstand Durant's 48

Bucks edge Nets in OT in Game 7, withstand Durant's 48

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Nets, Bucks hope to avoid early exit in Game 7 on Saturday

Nets, Bucks hope to avoid early exit in Game 7 on Saturday

NEW YORK (AP) — Brooklyn's blockbuster brought James Harden to play with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, creating a team with potential to shoot its way out of any situation. Milwaukee's move gave Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton a top two-way guard in Jrue Holiday, who could run his team

Bucks force Game 7 with 104-89 win vs. Nets

Bucks force Game 7 with 104-89 win vs. Nets

MILWAUKEE — Khris Middleton scored 38 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo added 30 and the Milwaukee Bucks never trailed in a 104-89 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night to force a decisive seventh game in their second-round playoff series. Game 7 will be Saturday night in Brooklyn. The home team

Harden available, Irving out for Nets as they try to advance

Harden available, Irving out for Nets as they try to advance

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Brooklyn Nets will continue to play without Kyrie Irving and don't know exactly what kind of production they will get from James Harden as the star players deal with injuries. None of that might make any difference if Kevin Durant keeps performing the way he has

NBA Playoffs Breakdown: Is Kevin Durant really the world’s best player right now?

NBA Playoffs Breakdown: Is Kevin Durant really the world’s best player right now?

What Kevin Durant did on Tuesday night was Herculean. It was Jordan-like, actually. In the Brooklyn Nets’ 114-108 Game 5 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Durant became the first player in NBA playoff history to record at least 45 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. But honestly, I’m angry with