Bucks 92, Nets 85
It may not have been the awe-inspiring win that the Bucks were looking for, but they got it done regardless. The Nets struggled to make shots all night long and looked generally sloppy, despite the return of big man Brook Lopez, who struggled to contain the Bucks smaller frontline, and Deron Williams, who pitched in 26 points and 6 assists. The Nets made a final run towards the end of the fourth, but the Bucks held on. Oh yes, and Ersan Ilyasova scored 29 points and grabbed 25 boards. It's kind of notable.

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Recaps: Brew Hoop / Behind The Buck Pass / JS Online / NetsDaily / Nets Are Scorching / The Star-Ledger

Notes: NYDailyNews: Bucks' Stephen Jackson talks NJ Nets, Dwight Howard, Deron Williams as Milwaukee spoils Brook Lopez's return from injury / Bucksketball: Ersanity sweeps over Bucks / JS: Ersanity by the numbers / BTBP: An Open Letter to Stephen Jackson

Magic, 94, Bucks 85
The Bucks led 85-77 with 5:56 to play in regulation. After that, the Magic went on a 17-0 run to end the game. Luc Mbah a Moute did not play at all. Jon Leuer started and played seven minutes. Brandon Jennings shot 4-20 from the field. Stephen Jackson said he would love to play for Orlando. Things are not necessarily perfect.

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Recaps: Brew Hoop / Bucksketball / Behind The Buck Pass / JS Online / Fox Sports Wisconsin/ Orlando Pinstriped Post

Notes: HoopsWorld: Jackson doesn't see a future in Milwaukee / HoopsWorld: Jennings weighing options / JS Online: Jackson vents his frustration / JS Online: Something made Bucks' fire go out

Hornets 92, Bucks 89
In what seemed like one big sluggish train wreck, the Bucks came out on the losing end. The then-5-and-23 Hornets were able to muster a five point half time lead before stretching it to 13 during the third quarter. The Bucks came back to keep the game within manageable distance in the fourth, but they could never conjure up enough momentum, which, combined with crucial missed rebounds late, spelled their doom. Ersan Ilyasova helped carry the lackluster Bucks for much of the game with 23 points and seven rebounds, but Marco Belinelli and Chris Kaman combined for 40 points to lead the shorthanded Hornets to victory.

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Notes: JS: Bogut Hopes to Avoid Surgery / FS: Gooden providing value down low for Bucks / Bucksketball: Milwaukee is no longer where offense goes to die / FS: Return of the 'Brockness trick shot monster'

Heat 114, Bucks 96
The Bucks hung around for much of the first half as the two teams traded leads, but ultimately the Heat would not allow the Bucks to claim the unprecedented series sweep. They pushed ahead in the second half, aided by 16 third quarter points from LeBron James, and never let up. Carlos Delfino chipped in 24 points on 8-12 shooting (5-8 from downtown) in the losing effort , whilst Drew Gooden struggled, going only 2-14 from the field. LeBron James totaled 35 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists, continuing his aggressive play against the Bucks.

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Recaps: Brew Hoop / Bucksketball / Behind The Buck Pass / JS Online / Peninsula Is Mightier / Hot Hot Hoops / Miami Herald / South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Notes: FS Wisconsin: Wade 'not going to be high-flying forever' / JS: James has his own block party / ESPN Wisconsin: Stephen Jackson speaks out

Magic 99, Bucks 94
The Bucks went into the fourth quarter up 73-72, but for the first time since a Jan. 12 blowout loss in Dallas, they lost the fourth quarter. Jason Richardson scored 28 points in the second half, which happened to be more points than he had scored in any full game this season. Richardson converted 9-11 three-pointers, and oddly shot 0-4 at the free throw line -- which reminded me of Bruce Bowen, who in 2002-03 led the NBA with a 44.1 3PT% but finished with a 40.4 FT%.

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Recaps: Brew Hoop / Bucksketball / Behind the Buck Pass / JS Online / Orlando Pinstriped Post / Orlando Sentinel

Notes: FS Wisconsin: Make no mistake, Jennings is living in the now / FS Wisconsin: 'Superman' expects to wear cape late in games

Bucks 113, Cavaliers 112
The Bucks fell behind early and squandered a series of chances late, but they still managed to scrape out a crucial overtime win against the shorthanded Cavaliers in Cleveland on Friday. Drew Gooden and Shaun Livingston made big plays down the stretch, while Antawn Jamison scored a season-high 34 for Cleveland.

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Recaps: Brew Hoop / Bucksketball / Behind the Buck Pass / JS Online / Cavs the Blog

Notes: Bucks.com Gameday / JS: Hammond reacts to Jennings comments

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Bulls 113, Bucks 90
Notes, video, reaction, and analysis of Saturday night's loss to Chicago.

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Recaps: Brew Hoop / Behind the Buck Pass / JS Online

Notes: Bucks.com Gameday / JS: Bucks identity crisis / BSoS: Redd scores 17 in start for Suns / JS: Redd's proudest moment

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Bucks 105, Heat 97
Notes, video, reaction, and analysis of Wednesday night's win against Miami.

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Recaps: Brew Hoop / Bucksketball / Behind the Buck Pass / JS Online / FS Wisconsin / SB Nation / ESPN Heat Index / Peninsula is Mightier / Hot Hot Hoops / South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Notes: Brew Hoop: Brandon Jennings Is The Answer / Bucksketball: Teamwork is awesome, but so is Brandon Jennings playing like a star / HoopSpeak: Brandon Jennings making good on summer promises

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