Trailing 3-1 in their series with Indiana, the Bucks‘ best hope for a comeback rests with the return of injured stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, writes Jim Owczarski of The Journal Sentinel. Both players sat out Sunday’s loss, but neither has been ruled out for the series, which resumes Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo, who has been sidelined since … [Read more...] about Bucks Notes: Giannis, Lillard, Portis, Middleton, Horst
Pistons
Two weeks ago, Marc Stein reported that the Detroit Pistons have interest in hiring Bucks general manager Jon Horst to lead their basketball operations. Stein’s scoop didn’t get much traction. The playoffs had yet to begin, and the report didn’t exactly predict that anything will happen. But league sources tell me there’s a real possibility that Horst will take the gig in … [Read more...] about
Central Notes: Bucks/Pacers Series, Haliburton, Lillard, Middleton, Pistons
The Pacers took a 2-1 series lead over the Bucks on Friday in their first home playoff game in five years. As Kelly Iko of The Athletic writes, the Bucks did a good job of defending Indiana’s preferred style of play. Milwaukee overcame a 19-point Pacers lead to force overtime behind a miraculous Khris Middleton three-pointer, and another to tie the game with 6.7 seconds left in … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bucks/Pacers Series, Haliburton, Lillard, Middleton, Pistons
NBA Playoff Best Bets for April 27: Thunder vs Pelicans, Nuggets vs Lakers
Vaughn Dalzell predicts the right side in Game 3 between the Pelicans and Thunder, plus Game 4 with the Nuggets and Lakers. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Best Bets for April 27: Thunder vs Pelicans, Nuggets vs Lakers
The Pindown: Why is the Head of Basketball Operations Search Taking this Long?
Discussing the HoBO search, our top 5 big boards, Trae Young, and more! The Pindown: A Detroit Pistons Podcast is your home for fan-driven Pistons content. Hosted by Wes Davenport, from Motor City Hoops and producer of the Pistons Pulse Podcast, and Blake Silverman, DBB’s resident draft expert covering both the Pistons and the Motor City Cruise. The guys bring a reasoned … [Read more...] about The Pindown: Why is the Head of Basketball Operations Search Taking this Long?