A Block to Remember Evens the Series for the Bucks

Deandre Ayton seemed to be wide open next to the basket. Giannis Antetokounmpo had other ideas.

A Free-Throw Expert’s Advice for Giannis: Just Shoot It

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks star, has frustrated fans and opponents with his drawn-out free-throw routine that often ends with a miss.

In Game 3, Antetokounmpo Didn’t Do All of the Work

The Bucks played well even without their star on the floor, and cut the Suns’ lead to two games to one.

Milwaukee Bucks Eliminate Nets From N.B.A. Playoffs

Injuries to the Nets’ stars weighed on the team, which had been favored to win the championship this season.

It’s a New Series as the Injury Bug Returns to Bite the Nets

The Bucks tied their playoff series with the Nets, 2-2, as Kyrie Irving left with an injured ankle, joining James Harden on the Brooklyn sideline.

Nets Brush Aside the Bucks to Lead Series, 2-0

A 39-point drubbing sends the series back to Milwaukee, and the Bucks back to the drawing board.

The Nets Aren’t Unbeatable, but It’s OK to Be Impressed

The Boston Celtics tried in their first-round series but were too depleted to compete. The Nets’ next opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, may have a better shot.