This Brook Lopez shot would win any game of HORSE (0:25)

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Giannis returns, Bucks cool off surging Hawks 120-109

— Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 15 points in his return to the Milwaukee lineup and got plenty of help from his teammates as the Bucks cooled off the surging Atlanta Hawks 120-109 Thursday night.

Middleton is too smooth from midrange (0:16)

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Giannis Eurosteps & reaches for a tricky bucket (0:18)

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Middleton leads Bucks in 130-105 breeze by Timberwolves

— Khris Middleton had 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in three quarters, as the Milwaukee Bucks breezed to a 130-105 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Middleton spins and hits tough fadeaway (0:16)

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NBA experts debate: These Eastern Conference storylines need your attention

Which players and postseason races are most intriguing? Is it Brooklyn or the field to represent the East in the Finals? Here's what our experts are watching down the stretch.

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NBA Power Rankings: Phoenix rises; KD returns ahead of a massive East battle

The Suns are closing in on the Jazz in the West, while the Nets-Sixers clash takes center stage this week.

Middleton, Portis lead Bucks past slumping Magic 124-87

— Khris Middleton scored 21 points, Bobby Portis added 16 points, including four 3-pointers, and 10 rebounds off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 124-87 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.

Thanasis rocks rim with two-handed jam (0:17)

Middleton throws it up top to Lopez for the slam (0:23)

Middleton rocks defender to sleep, then bottoms 3 (0:17)

Bridges leads Hornets to 127-119 win over short-handed Bucks

— Miles Bridges scored 26 points to lead the Charlotte Hornets to a 127-119 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, who were playing Friday night without all five of their usual starters.

Giannis applauds Thanasis' steal and fast-break slam (0:20)

Thanasis flexes after putback slam (0:23)

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Bucks missing all five starters against Hornets

All five of the Bucks starters were ruled out of Friday night's game against the Hornets.

Doncic, Porzingis lead bounce-back Mavs over Bucks 116-101

— Luka Doncic scored 27 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 26 points and 17 rebounds playing on consecutive days for the first time in two months and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-101 on Thursday night.

Curry, Warriors use furious finish to hold off Bucks 122-121

— Kelly Oubre Jr. converted a pair of free throws with 7.7 seconds left to give Golden State the lead, and Milwaukee missed at the end as the Warriors held off the Bucks 122-121 on Tuesday night.

Bucks' final shot comes up short as Warriors snap 3-game skid (0:32)

Holiday's hyped after fighting for tough and-1 (0:17)

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Holiday says signing extension was easy decision

Jrue Holiday says it was an easy decision to sign a contract extension in his first season with the Bucks. "I don't need to be courted or whatever, but it felt good to be appreciated," he said. "It felt good to be wanted."