Giannis, Bucks Break Through Boston’s Defense Led by their two-time MVP, Milwaukee did what Brooklyn couldn’t in the first round and dominated the paint against the Celtics’ elite defense in Game 1. Sports Illustrated · May 2, 2022
Celtics go cold in 101-89 Game 1 loss to Bucks BOSTON — The Celtics did their job on Giannis Antetokounmpo, and still it wasn’t enough. Tribune News Service · May 1, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo threw himself an alley-oop off the backboard and NBA fans were in awe WOW. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2022
Andy Reid already has a nickname for new Chiefs DE George Karlaftis Move over, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Andy Reid has dubbed new #Chiefs DE George Karlaftis as "The Greek Freak II." USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2022
Here’s what the growing Bulls don’t need moving forward More talent, please, but not at the expense of team. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 29, 2022
The Bucks will be stopped by Boston with Khris Middleton reportedly out for the series Playing Boston without your second leading scorer isn't ideal. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2022
The Bulls' Offseason Needs Are Abundantly Clear After going through one of the stranger seasons in recent memory, Chicago must address some major questions this summer. Sports Illustrated · Apr 28, 2022
Charles Barkley compared Giannis Antetokounmpo to Tim Duncan: ‘The most humble, quiet superstar I’ve ever been around’ Chuck couldn't pay Giannis a better compliment. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2022
4 stats that show the Bucks used the Bulls as a warm-up in their title defense Giannis and friends looked like a title team in every way vs. Chicago. USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 28, 2022
Bucks put reeling Bulls out of their misery in a Game 5 that was over before it started The Bulls lurch into what could be a difficult offseason, with Zach LaVine having a knee problem to figure out and a max contract to go after. No doubt about it, the roster requires a good bit of reconstruction. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Mission impossible? With season on the line, Chicago Bulls may have to rely on reserves to save the day. The Chicago Bulls never have come back from a 3-1 deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series, so the odds of them taking the next three games from the Milwaukee Bucks already were slim before Zach LaVine entered health and safety protocols for COVID-19 on Tuesday. Chicago Tribune · Apr 26, 2022
Booing Bucks’ Grayson Allen has backfired and now Bulls on the brink The Bulls seemed to have the defending champs on the ropes after the first two games of the playoff series, but things have drastically changed. In a series that has been separated by role players, Allen has been the face of Milwaukee’s dominance in that department ... boos and all. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 25, 2022
Still a ‘will and a way’ for Bulls, trailing 3-1, to beat Bucks? More like a won’t and a no way These teams could run best-of-seven series back three times, five times, 10 times, and the squad with the better talent, size, experience, depth, discipline and togetherness would just keep winning. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 24, 2022
Chicago Bulls lose at the United Center again — and now are down 3-1 in their playoff series to Milwaukee Bucks CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls delivered hope in Game 4 of their series with the Milwaukee Bucks. That was an improvement, at least, for fans at the United Center after the beatdown of Game 3. Chicago Tribune · Apr 24, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 23, 2022 OK, fine: If the Bulls aren’t going to pick a fight with Milwaukee, I will Here are some insults to get this thing started. But if the Bulls really want the Bucks to see them as rivals, it’s going to take a few more wins.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 22, 2022 Middleton’s Injury Creates Immediate Concern for the Bucks Milwaukee’s All-Star guard will reportedly be re-evaluated in two weeks, creating a serious blow to the team’s title defense.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022 LAYUP LINES: Don’t use the playoffs to knock Nikola Jokic’s MVP candidacy Don't let the playoffs cloud your judgement about Nikola Jokic
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2022 Bulls guard Alex Caruso doing more than paying ‘price of admission’ Not only is Caruso the head of the snake on defense, but he was the voice behind a Game 2 game plan from Bulls coach Billy Donovan that had the Bucks confused and second guessing most of the night.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2022 James Harden on Joel Embiid: That’s the MVP right there Lauren Rosen: James Harden on Joel Embiid's game-winner: "That's the MVP of the league right there." Source: Twitter @LaurenMRosen What's the buzz on Twitter? Ky Carlin @ Ky_Carlin Joel Embiid has a message for Drake and the rest of the Raptors ...
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 21, 2022 Bulls tie playoff series behind DeMar DeRozan’s 41 points Thanks to a stifling defense and 41 points from DeMar DeRozan, the visiting Bulls beat the Bucks for the first time this season, and at the most important time. They now go back to Chicago for Game 3 on Friday, and a chance to take control against the defending champions.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2022 Stay close, pull it out late? That’s hardly a recipe for Bulls success against the Bucks The Bulls’ only chance might be to get out fast and desperately try to hang on to a lead. Late in games is when champions snuff out upstarts’ sweet little dreams.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2022 Behind Deandre Ayton’s Desire to Dominate the NBA Playoffs The Suns center wants to wash the bad taste of last year’s NBA Finals loss out of his mouth.
Chicago Tribune · Apr 19, 2022 Chicago Bulls need more from DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević — who shot below 30% in Game 1 — to pull off an upset The Chicago Bulls came inches from a Game 1 upset Sunday in their first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Guardian - US · Apr 19, 2022 Dirk Nowitzki’s reign as Europe’s NBA all-time great may be short lived The NBA named its All-Time European Teams last week. And three current players could easily surpass the German in the next decade
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2022 Bulls behind the times in NBA’s evolution The league has evolved into a three-point shooter’s dream, but the Bulls don’t seem to have received the message.