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Nets' 35-year run in NJ will end Monday vs. Sixers (Yahoo! Sports)

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) For the past 45 years, Herb Turetzky has had the best seat in the house to watch the Nets play basketball.

Westbrook scores 26, Thunder beat Bucks 109-89 (Yahoo! Sports)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Russell Westbrook scored 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder won their second straight game, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 109-89 Monday in a game that featured seven technical fouls and an ejection of Bucks backup forward Larry Sanders.

Bucks with fourth straight, move closer to 8th (Yahoo! Sports)

Beno Udrih scored a season-high 21 points, Brandon Jennings also added 21, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 116-94 on Saturday night to tighten the race for the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. Ersan Ilyasova chipped in 20 points for Milwaukee, which moved within a half-game of idle New York with its fourth straight victory.

Ellis scores 30 points, Bucks fend off Cavaliers (Yahoo! Sports)

Monta Ellis scored 16 of his 30 points in the final 5 minutes, helping the Milwaukee Bucks fend off a Cleveland team missing Kyrie Irving for a 107-98 victory Wednesday night. Brandon Jennings scored 19 points, and Ersan Ilyasova added 18 for Milwaukee. The Bucks have won four of their past five to close within a game of New York for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Bucks top Wizards, inch closer to 8th playoff spot (Yahoo! Sports)

Brandon Jennings scored 17 of his 19 points in the third quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled within two games of the Eastern Conference's final playoff spot Monday night with an unsightly 112-98 win over the Washington Wizards. Monta Ellis and Mike Dunleavy scored 17 points apiece, Ersan Ilyasova had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Jennings added seven assists and six rebounds as Milwaukee...

Jennings leads Bucks past Cavaliers, 121-84 (Yahoo! Sports)

Brandon Jennings scored 28 points and the Milwaukee Bucks routed Cleveland 121-84 Friday night, beating the Cavaliers for the sixth straight time. Cleveland rookie Kyrie Irving scored 29 points before leaving in the fourth quarter with a sprained right shoulder. Irving was 11 for 20 from the field, including 6 for 6 on 3s.

Hill scores 24, Pacers beat Bucks 125-104 (Yahoo! Sports)

George Hill scored a season-high 24 points coming off the bench and the Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 125-104 on Saturday night. Roy Hibbert added 16 points and nine rebounds to help the Pacers rebound from a home loss to Phoenix. Ersan Ilyasova had 22 points and eight rebounds for the Bucks.

Bucks hammer Bobcats inside, win 112-92 (Yahoo! Sports)

Luc Mbah a Moute scored 13 of his 20 points in the second half and the Milwaukee Bucks had 72 points inside the paint in a 112-92 rout of the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday night. Ersan Ilyasova had 15 points and Drew Goodson added 14 points and 12 rebounds as six Bucks players scored in double digits. Monta Ellis chipped in with 13 points and Brandon Jennings added 12 for Milwaukee.

Ilyasova scores 31 points as Bucks beat Raptors (Yahoo! Sports)

Ersan Ilyasova refused to stop, no matter how weary he was in the fourth quarter. Ilyasova had 31 points and 12 rebounds in a career-high 44 minutes, Drew Gooden added 21 points and the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks beat Toronto 105-99 on Sunday night, their sixth straight victory over the Raptors. With the Bucks down to just 10 healthy players, Ilyasova didn't get much time to take a breather...

Bucks bounce Raptors for sixth straight time
Ersan Ilyasova had 31 points and 12 rebounds, Drew Gooden added 21 points and the short-handed Bucks beat Toronto 105-99 on Sunday night, their sixth straight victory over the Raptors.



Bucks send skidding Knicks to 4th straight loss
Ersan Ilyasova scored 26 points, including a critical putback in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks held on for a 119-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday.

Ilyasova scores 26, Bucks beat Knicks 119-114 (Yahoo! Sports)

Ersan Ilyasova scored 26 points, including a critical putback in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks held on for a 119-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday. Brandon Jennings and Mike Dunleavy added 25 points each for the Bucks, who were coming off a last-second loss at home to Chicago on Wednesday.

Ilyasova, Bucks down Knicks
Ersan Ilyasova scored 26 points, including a critical putback in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks held on for a 119-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday.

Radmanovic, Hawks rally past Bucks, 99-94 (Yahoo! Sports)

Vladimir Radmanovic made the go-ahead 3-pointer with 11.9 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Hawks rallied in the final period to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-94 on Friday night. Jannero Pargo scored 11 points, all in the fourth quarter. The Hawks, playing without leading scoring Joe Johnson, leaned on their reserves, including veterans Tracy McGrady and Jerry Stackhouse, in the final period.

Rondo's triple-double leads Celtics past Bucks (Yahoo! Sports)

Rajon Rondo had 15 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to record his third triple-double of the season and lead the Boston Celtics to a 102-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Rondo had six rebounds and five assists in the third quarter, when the Celtics went on a 20-4 run to turn a five-point deficit into a double-digit lead.

Ilyasova's late tip-in helps Bucks put away Wiz
Ersan Ilyasova scored on a tip-in with 2.2 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Washington 119-118 on Tuesday night, handing the Wizards their fifth consecutive defeat.

Bucks end 6-game home skid, beat Wizards (AP)

Ersan Ilyasova scored on a tip-in with 2.2 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Washington 119-118 on Tuesday night, handing the Wizards their fifth consecutive defeat. Mike Dunleavy scored a season-high 28 points for the Bucks, who snapped a six-game losing streak at home. Brandon Jennings took an inbounds pass with 6.8 seconds left and drove left of the lane, attempting a short jumper.

Ilyasova's 29 and 25 help Bucks end skid (AP)

Ersan Ilyasova had career highs of 29 points and 25 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 92-85 victory over New Jersey on Sunday night, spoiling the season debut of Nets center Brook Lopez. Ilyasova's 25 rebounds tied the NBA single-game high this season set Jan.

Ilyasova grabs 25 boards to lift Bucks by Nets
Ersan Ilyasova had career highs of 29 points and 25 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 92-85 victory over New Jersey on Sunday night, spoiling the season debut of Nets center Brook Lopez.

Howard's 26 and 20 rally Magic by Bucks (AP)

Dwight Howard scored 26 points and grabbed 20 rebounds as the Orlando Magic rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 94-85 Friday night. It was Howard's seventh 20-point, 20-rebound game of the season. Ryan Anderson added 23 points, including four 3-pointers and Hedo Turkoglu had 14 points and seven assists.

Bucks drop Lakers to 1-7 on road (AP)

Drew Gooden scored 23 points and the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks made sure the Lakers' road struggles continued, beating Los Angeles 100-89 on Saturday night. Kobe Bryant scored 27 for the Lakers, who are 1-7 on the road this season. Ersan Ilyasova and Mike Dunleavy added 15 points each for the Bucks, who managed to beat the Lakers without two of their best players.

Bucks snap 11-game skid in Houston (AP)

Stephen Jackson and Brandon Jennings each scored 20 points, Ersan Ilyasova had a career-high 19 rebounds after Andrew Bogut sprained his left ankle, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped an 11-game losing streak in Houston with a 105-99 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night. Bogut left in the first quarter and did not return, but Milwaukee hit a season-high 14 shots from 3-point range to win in...

Bucks lose Bogut, win 1st in Houston since '99
Stephen Jackson and Brandon Jennings each scored 20 points, Ersan Ilyasova had a career-high 19 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped an 11-game losing streak in Houston with a 105-99 victory over the Rockets on Wednesday night.

Bucks clamp down on Heat; win on road again
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 16 off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks held Miami to 37 percent shooting on the way to beating the Heat 91-82 on Sunday night.

Bucks stifle cold-shooting Heat 91-82 (AP)
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 16 off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks held Miami to 37 percent shooting on the way to beating the Heat 91-82 on Sunday night. It was the second straight road win for Milwaukee, which started the year 0-8 away from home. Andrew Bogut scored 13 points for the Bucks, who got 10 apiece from Shaun Livingston and Stephen Jackson.

Jennings, Bucks put away Heat
Brandon Jennings scored 23 points, Ersan Ilyasova added 16 off the bench and the Milwaukee Bucks held Miami to 37 percent shooting on the way to beating the Heat 91-82 on Sunday night.

Jennings leads Bucks by winless Wizards (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 102-81 victory over the winless Washington Wizards on Friday night. Ersan Ilyasova had 16 points, and Carlos Delfino, who missed the first two games of the season with a sprained right wrist, added 15 off the bench for Milwaukee (2-1).

Jennings returns, Bucks beat Nets 91-81 (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 17 points and 18 rebounds and Brandon Jennings had two points in his return after missing 19 games because of a broken foot to help the Milwaukee Bucks win their third consecutive game, 91-81 over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Jennings missed all three shots he took but made a pair of free throws and had one assist in 11 minutes in a game where Green Bay quarterback Aaron...

Martin scores 36 as Rockets beat Bucks (AP)

Kevin Martin scored 36 points and the Houston Rockets recovered from their lowest first-half point total of the season in a 93-84 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. Luis Scola had 19 points and 14 rebounds and Jordan Hill added 10 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for the Rockets, who snapped a four-game home losing streak.

Douglas-Roberts' 24 help Bucks beat Nets (AP)

Chris Douglas-Roberts celebrated his birthday by scoring 24 points against his former teammates to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-92 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Saturday night. Ersan Ilyasova added a season-high 22 points and 13 rebounds, and Earl Boykins had 17 points as the Bucks snapped a three-game losing streak and beat the Nets for the sixth straight time.

Rose keys pivotal run as Bulls top Bucks (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 24 points and nine rebounds, Luol Deng scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 90-77 on Tuesday night. Derrick Rose had 18 points, 12 assists and six assists for Chicago, who has won 11 of its last 13 games. John Salmons scored 18 points for the Bucks, who shot a season-low 32.1 percent.

Bucks end Mavericks' 12-game win streak (AP)

Brandon Jennings had 23 points and 10 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks rallied from a 20-point second-quarter deficit for a 103-99 victory over the Mavericks on Monday night to end Dallas' 12-game winning streak. Andrew Bogut had 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Keyon Dooling added 16 points for the Bucks, who won their fourth in five games.

Bogut's 24 points, 22 boards lift Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 24 points, 22 rebounds and blocked five shots to lead the Milwaukee Bucks over the Houston Rockets, 97-91 on Friday night to finish their homestand 3-1. It was Bogut's fourth 20-20 performance of his career and his best rebounding effort since dislocating his right elbow, breaking his hand and wrist in an eye-averting fall last April.

Jazz beat hurting Bucks, extend run to 6 (AP)

Al Jefferson had 22 points, 11 rebounds and four blocked shots to lead the Utah Jazz to a 109-88 victory Monday night over injury-depleted Milwaukee. Deron Williams also scored 22 points for the Jazz (14-5), who have won six straight. Brandon Jennings led Milwaukee (6-11) with 27 points while Ersan Ilyasova added 18 for the Bucks.

Jennings helps Bucks snap 5-game skid (AP)

Brandon Jennings helped the Milwaukee Bucks escaped with a much-needed win. Jennings scored 32 points and made two free throws with 5.7 seconds left to seal a 104-101 victory for the Bucks over the Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night and snap a five-game losing streak. The short-handed Bucks needed everyone to step up, and they did.

Ilyasova helps Bucks defeat Bobcats (AP)

Ersan Ilyasova scored 11 of his 15 points in the third quarter, helping the Milwaukee Bucks pull away for an 86-78 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats in a preseason game on Saturday night. Ilyasova was scoreless on 0-for-3 shooting in the first half but found his range in the third quarter, making 4-of-6 shots as Milwaukee turned a one-point halftime deficit into a 67-57 lead entering the fourth...

Gordon, Daye lead Pistons by Bucks in OT (AP)

Austin Daye scored 21 points, Ben Gordon added 19 and the Detroit Pistons beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-110 in overtime Friday night. Brandon Jennings, Chris Douglas-Roberts and Ersan Ilyasova all had 18 for the Bucks. Milwaukee led 77-72 going into the fourth quarter, but the Pistons answered with a 18-5 run to start the period.

Turkey shoots down Slovenia
Ersan Ilyasova scored 19 points and undefeated Turkey hit 10 of 17 3-pointers in its 95-68 victory over Slovenia on Wednesday night in the world championship quarterfinals.

Ilyasova powers Turkey into semifinals (AP)
Ersan Ilyasova scored 19 points to help Turkey knock Slovenia out of the basketball world championship on Wednesday with a 95-68 quarterfinal victory. The teams traded leads five times until Kerem Tunceri's three-pointer with 6:35 left in the first quarter put Turkey 12-11 up. Turkey made eight of 11 three-pointers in the first half.

Turkoglu helps Turkey remain perfect (AP)
Host Turkey maintained its perfect record at the basketball world championship by narrowly beating Puerto Rico 79-77 Wednesday, despite trailing its rival in the first three quarters. Hidayet Turkoglu of Phoenix Suns led Turkey (4-0) with 16 points and Ersan Ilyasova of the Milwaukee Bucks had double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds as the host team pulled away in the last quarter.

Ilyasova helps Turkey beat Greece 76-65 (AP)
Ersan Ilyasova scored 26 points to help Turkey clinch a 76-65 win over Greece on Tuesday at the basketball world championship, essentially securing to place in the second round. Turkey improved to 3-0 and can secure top spot in the six-team Group C when it plays Puerto Rico on Wednesday. Greece won its first two games and likely will finish in the top four in the group and advance to the...

Turkoglu pushes host Turkey past Russia (AP)
Hedo Turkoglu, acquired recently by the Phoenix Suns, scored 14 points to lead Turkey to a 65-56 victory over Russia on Sunday at the basketball world championship. Ersan Ilyasova and Omer Asik added 10 points each for Turkey (2-0), the host country for the 24-team tournament. Turkey led 33-22 at halftime after holding Russia to seven points in the second quarter.

Bucks keep rolling, beat Jazz 95-87 (AP)
Ersan Ilyasova scored on a putback with 27.2 seconds remaining for the lead and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off yet another NBA powerhouse, holding on to beat the Utah Jazz 95-87 on Friday. John Salmons had 24 points and Brandon Jennings added 23 for the Bucks, who have won five straight games and 11 of their last 12 -- including home wins over Eastern Conference powerhouses Cleveland and Orlando...

Bucks knock off Jazz with putback in last minute
Ersan Ilyasova scored on a putback with 27.2 seconds remaining for the lead and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off yet another NBA powerhouse, holding on to beat the Utah Jazz 95-87 on Friday.

Surging Bucks rally past Celtics in 4th (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 25 points and 17 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off another Eastern Conference heavyweight, making a fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Boston Celtics 86-84 on Tuesday night. Carlos Delfino added 19 points for Milwaukee in a game that featured a heated on-court confrontation between Bucks rookie Brandon Jennings and the Celtics' Glen Davis midway through the fourth...

Bucks ride Bogut again, beat Hornets (AP)

Andrew Bogut had 26 points and 13 rebounds to continue his string of dominant performances, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-95 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night. Fresh off his 24-point, 20-rebound performance in a rout of the Knicks on Monday night, Bogut had his fourth straight double-double in Milwaukee's fourth straight win.

1,016 fans watch Nets lose to Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut scored 22 points and Ersan Ilyasova added 18 as the Milwaukee Bucks sent the New Jersey Nets into the All-Star break with loss No. 48, a 97-77 rout Wednesday night in front of about 1,000 fans. A storm that dumped more than a foot of snow on the New York region kept the crowd at the IZOD Center to a turnstile count of 1,016, most of whom moved to the courtside seats and the first few...

Scola's 27 and 15 lift Rockets in OT (AP)

Luis Scola scored a season-high 27 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, Aaron Brooks dished out 10 assists to offset a bad shooting game and the Houston Rockets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 101-98 in overtime Monday. Carl Landry and Chase Budinger scored 12 points apiece for the Rockets, who have won the last 10 meetings with the Bucks in Houston.

Bucks hold off undermanned Warriors (AP)

Brandon Jennings scored 25 points, including a pivotal 3-pointer with 18.9 seconds left, Andrew Bogut added 15 points and 16 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks held on to beat Golden State 113-104 on Friday night. The Warriors, who entered the game with just eight players in uniform, lost Anthony Morrow to a knee injury and had three others foul out, leaving coach Don Nelson with only four players.

Carter rallies Magic after collision (AP)

Vince Carter overcame a hard collision to score 25 points, rallying the Orlando Magic for a 117-92 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Carter was thrust under the courtside seats on a hard hit by Ersan Ilyasova late in the third quarter that gave Orlando a brief scare. The Magic's star shooting guard shook off the pain and never exited, igniting a 17-2 run that helped them pull...

Rondo leads Celts to eighth straight win (AP)

Rajon Rondo had 13 assists and nine rebounds and scored all of his 11 points in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night as the Boston Celtics pulled away to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 98-89 and win their eighth straight game. Kevin Garnett scored 25 to go with nine boards, and Paul Pierce scored 15 points.

West scores 21 as Cavs rout Bucks (AP)

Delonte West scored 14 of his season-high 21 points in a 29-0 first-half run to lead the streaking Cleveland Cavaliers to a 101-86 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. LeBron James had 14 points and 10 assists for his fourth straight double-double. After opening the season 3-3, the Cavaliers have gone 12-2 to improve to 15-5.

Bogut back with 22 and 15 to lift Bucks (AP)

Andrew Bogut returned with 22 points, 15 rebounds and two big blocks in the closing minutes to rally the Milwaukee Bucks to a 99-97 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night after squandering a big lead. Brad Miller missed a shot at the buzzer that would've tied it after Derrick Rose, who had 17 of his 19 points in the second half, decided to pass up the final opportunity as Chicago lost...

Week 6 Start 'Em and Sit 'Em
Everybody get on the Ersan Ilyasova bandwagon. At least while you can. Our Sergio Gonzalez touts the Turkish big man as his Start of the Week. Check out who else he suggests in his Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.




Jennings' 26 rally Bucks past Grizzlies (AP)

Rookie Brandon Jennings scored 24 of his 26 points in the second half, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 103-98 on Saturday night for their third straight victory. Charlie Bell added 19 for Milwaukee, which has won seven of its last eight. Ersan Ilyasova finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and reserve Luke Ridnour contributed 13 points and 12 assists.

Deng has 24 and 20 to lead Bulls' rally (AP)

Luol Deng scored 24 points while grabbing a career-high 20 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from 18 down to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-81 on Tuesday night. The Bucks had a chance to win it after Joakim Noah missed two free throws, but Ersan Ilyasova missed a 3-pointer, the ball landing out of bounds with 1.8 seconds left.

76ers bounce back from opener, top Bucks (AP)

The 76ers have almost been forgotten by a city whipped into a World Series frenzy. Andre Iguodala and Elton Brand gave a reminder why they might be worth watching long after fans have put away the Phillies T-shirts for the winter. Iguodala scored 19 points, Brand had 17 and the Philadelphia 76ers bounced back from a dismal opener to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 99-86 on Friday night.

Noah's 20 and 16 lead short-handed Bulls (AP)

Joakim Noah is the Chicago Bulls' energy guy, and if this is the kind of boost he's going to provide, they'll certainly take it. Noah had 20 points and 16 rebounds to lead the short-handed Chicago Bulls to an 87-86 preseason victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. "I'm trying to be more aggressive, but at the same time, not do too much," said Noah, who finished...

Bucks agree to terms with F Ilyasova (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to contract terms with Ersan Ilyasova, potentially bringing the forward back to Milwaukee after two seasons overseas. The Bucks took Ilyasova in the second round of the 2005 draft, and he appeared in 66 games for Milwaukee in the 2006-07 season before playing the past two seasons with Spain's Regal FC Barcelona.

Ilyasova signs contract to rejoin Bucks - Ersan Ilyasova (F) Milwaukee Bucks
Ersan Ilyasova has agreed to a three-year, $7 million contract to rejoin the Bucks after playing in Europe for the last few seasons.

Lakers top Pau Gasol's old Spanish team (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat FC Barcelona, Pau Gasol's old team, 108-104 on Saturday night in an exhibition game. Gasol, who was born in Barcelona and lives there during the offseason, spent five years with the team he helped beat at Staples Center. He finished with 13 points and five rebounds in 19 minutes.

Clippers hold off FC Barcelona 114-109 (AP)

Al Thornton had 23 points and 11 rebounds, rookie Eric Gordon scored 12 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter after getting into early foul trouble, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat FC Barcelona 114-109 in an exhibition game on Sunday as part of the annual Staples Shootout. Ersan Ilyasova scored 20 points and Jaka Lakovic added 19 for Barcelona, which lost 108-104 to the Lakers on Saturday...