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The MILWAUKEE and the BROOKLYN will both be gunning for a victory on 1/18/2021 at 7:30 PM when they meet in a game matchup. MILWAUKEE vs BROOKLYN When: 1/18/2021 7:30 PM Where: ROT TEAM PS OU ML 563 MILWAUKEE 2.5 (-110) 240 (-110) -140 120 564 BROOKLYN TV: 7:30 PM LINE: 2.5 PREDICTION: BROOKLYN , MILWAUKEE Oddsmakers currently have the BROOKLYN listed as 2.5 point favorites versus the MILWAUKEE,...

MILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is missing Sunday's game against the Washington Wizard because of an illness. Mirza Teletovic was expected to start in Antetokounmpo's place, with Michael Beasley playing a bigger role off the bench. Antetokounmpo, who practiced Saturday, has played in all 35 games for the Bucks...

Hall of Famer Julius 'Dr. J' Erving released from hospitalPHILADELPHIA (AP) Hall of Famer Julius Erving has been released from a hospital after he became ill at a Philadelphia 76ers' game.Erving's management team said Saturday that Erving had undergone a comprehensive medical evaluation and was expected to make...

AP Basketball WriterTracy McGrady enshrined in Magic Hall of FameBy TIM REYNOLDSORLANDO, Fla. (AP) Tracy McGrady is a Basketball Hall of Famer, meaning he's already reached the absolute pinnacle of accolades celebrating his playing career.That doesn't mean he wasn't deeply moved by the latest gesture.McGrady was enshrined Tuesday...

AP Sports WriterDurant travels with the Warriors to Toronto ahead of finalsBy JANIE McCAULEYOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Kevin Durant is traveling with the Golden State Warriors to Toronto for the first two games of the NBA Finals, leaving open the chance he could be ready to return from a...

Playing on the road without Joel Embiid was too tall a task for the Philadelphia 76ers, but a return home with their star center available makes them a different team. The 76ers will try to snap a four-game slide when Embiid goes up against DeMarcus Cousins and the visiting...

Nate Robinson was spitting blood in the first half, then delivered the deepest cuts of the night in the final moments. And the Chicago Bulls reminded the Miami Heat that no one in the NBA plays them any tougher. Yes, the streakbusters struck again. Robinson scored 27 points, Jimmy Butler added...

Bucks F Middleton to miss 3-4 weeks with thigh contusionMILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton is expected to be sidelined for up to a month after suffering a left thigh contusion.Middleton was hurt during Sunday night's 121-119 win at Oklahoma City. He underwent an MRI and examination...

Wolves' Gibson says he didn't realize license was suspendedMINNEAPOLIS (AP) Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taj Gibson says he didn't realize his Illinois driver's license had been suspended until his arrest last week for a traffic violation in New York.Gibson said after his introductory news conference Monday that the suspension...

AP Basketball WriterUSA tops Spain in pre-World Cup exhibition, 90-81By TIM REYNOLDSANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Much got made earlier this week after USA Basketball's national team was soundly beaten by a bunch of G League players during a scrimmage in practice.Maybe it was a wake-up call.The Americans are on...

AP Sports WriterThomas coming off bench in debut with Cavs, could start soonBy TOM WITHERSCLEVELAND (AP) The seven-month wait for Isaiah Thomas is almost over.The All-Star point guard is making his debut with Cleveland on Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, returning to the floor for the...

AP Basketball WriterAP Source: Bucks opening up GM search after Hammond exitBy JON KRAWCZYNSKIA person with knowledge of the situation tells The Associated Press that the Milwaukee Bucks are opening up their search for a new general manager after John Hammond left to join the Orlando Magic.The person spoke...