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A few weeks ago, Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday was asked “what makes an all-star player in the NBA?” “I don't know, if you want to be completely honest ...

11, but over his first 40 games he put himself in the running for Most Improved Player and had the Pacers in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. He reminds me a lot of Andre Miller in my era, an all-star to me all the time and got snubbed a lot. It is the second time in three seasons he is heading to the mid-season exhibition as the only representative of the Bucks. "And, the goal is to beat LeBron’s team. “So, my goal is very, very simple,” Antetokounmpo said of how he’s going to approach the draft. “Obviously Jrue Holiday is going to be on my team. He missed 11 of the Bucks’ first 38 games with an ankle injury and various illnesses and wasn’t truly healthy when he played in the early part of the year. “He’s an all-star every year to me, just the way he plays on both sides of the basketball," Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue said of Holiday. " It was great to see how aggressive he could be and what he could do. “I don’t know, if you want to be completely honest,” he said with a chuckle. "What he was able to do while both Khris (Middleton) and Giannis (Antetokounmpo) were out, he carried us there for a while," Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said. But I would love to be an all-star, to be completely honest.”

The first 14,000 fans in attendance will receive the second cap in the BMO Bucks Cap Series Giveaway. Designed by Jrue Holiday, the hat was inspired by the ...

A portion of the proceeds will benefit [America’s Black Holocaust Museum](https://www.abhmuseum.org/). The Bucks will show video spotlights throughout the game celebrating Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville community and its changemakers. The Black History Month game will highlight stories of Milwaukee’s past and celebrate people and organizations in the community. The custom-written piece, titled “A Buck Freestyle,” incorporates his story and the City of Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood. The first 14,000 fans in attendance will receive the second cap in the BMO Bucks Cap Series Giveaway. The Milwaukee Bucks will tip off Black History Month celebrations on Feb.

Holiday has been having a tremendous season thus far, having averaged 19.4 points, 7.2 assists, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game. Aside from the steals ...

Either way, it will be awesome to see the pair on the court in this game as the Bucks will have two players in the All-Star Game for the fourth time in five seasons. After making the All-Star team with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2013, Holiday has put together a decade’s worth of outstanding basketball with the New Orleans Pelicans and Milwaukee Bucks. Aside from the steals average, all of those numbers are the best Holiday has posted as a member of the Bucks.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Clippers are both more of less at full strength, so we should be in for a good one this evening.

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Tipoff is scheduled for 9 p.m., but the game will likely begin at 9:15 p.m. following the Memphis Grizzlies-Cleveland Cavaliers contest, the opener of the TNT ...

12](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/01/12/milwaukee-bucks-injury-report-game-score-updates-giannis-antetokounmpo-out-knee-soreness-january-12/69798757007/) and [14 as Giannis Antetokounmpo missed both with left knee soreness](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/01/14/milwaukee-bucks-vs-miami-heat-game-score-updates-injury-report-saturday-january-14/69806280007/). The Heat remain one of the best defensive teams in the league and are led by Marquette alumnus Jimmy Butler, [Whitnall alumnus Tyler Herro](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/2020/09/25/seven-things-know-tyler-herros-high-school-days-wisconsin/3528420001/) and big man Bam Adebayo. Saturday at Fiserv Forum. [Suns give permission for Bucks to talk to Jae Crowder](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/01/20/milwaukee-bucks-trade-rumors-nba-2022-23-season-ibaka-jae-crowder-cam-reddish-immanuel-quickley/69826953007/) [Bobby Portis](https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2023/01/25/milwaukee-bucks-bobby-portis-suffers-sprained-mcl-in-game-vs-pistons/69840820007/)(right MCL sprain), out tip is possible.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for Los Angeles Clippers vs. Milwaukee Bucks.

[Chicago Bulls](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/CHI/chicago-bulls/) 108-103 on Tuesday. Clippers](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230202_LAC@MIL/). Clippers 10,000 times and the results are in. It was another big night for Milwaukee's power forward [Giannis Antetokounmpo](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/playerpage/2067655), who dropped a double-double on 34 points and 18 rebounds. However, the Bucks will be without Here are several [NBA betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) for Clippers vs. You can head to SportsLine to [see its picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/bucks-vs-clippers-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nba-picks-predictions-for-feb-2-2023/#ttag=02022023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_bucksclippersnbaauto). The two-time NBA MVP is battling a knee injury but is listed as probable for Thursday's action. [Milwaukee Bucks](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MIL/milwaukee-bucks/) will take on the [Los Angeles Clippers](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/LAC/los-angeles-clippers/) at 10 p.m. The model enters Week 16 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 49-23 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,300. Clippers odds from Caesars Sportsbook and the over/under is set at 230.5. Milwaukee is 34-17 overall and 21-5 at home, while Los Angeles is 29-25 overall and 15-14 on the road.

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Los Angeles Clippers for an interconference battle on TNT! It's time to continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Bucks ...

The Clippers have two of the best defenders in the game and that is a big bonus for tonight. If this team can stay healthy for the rest of the season, there is no doubt in my mind they can make a run in the West. Outside of that, the Clippers are fully healthy again and that is a huge reason for their success. The Bucks are one of the best teams at home with a (21-5) record which should be in effect tonight. They are two games back of the rising Sacramento Kings for first in the division. With the Western Conference up for grabs two weeks until All-Star Weekend, the Clips are sitting in 4th place with a (29-25) record and just 7.5 games out of first place.

We'll probably see Leonard on the floor in Milwaukee. The Bucks have been up and down too, but are on a five-game winning streak and are two and a half games ...

The Clippers led as much as 21, but Giannis Antetokounmpo's 54 points was enough to lead the Bucks to a 106-105 win over Los Angeles on Thursday.

returning to the starting lineup after a four-game absence because of a bruised rib, guard Luke Kennard went back to the bench and did not play in a coach’s decision connected to Lue’s avoidance of three-guard lineups he once used to feature off the bench. Of his 54 points, 30 were scored in the paint, on 65% shooting. When Milwaukee pulled ineffective center Brook Lopez — the Bucks were outscored by 32 points in his 23 minutes — and got Holiday going offensively in the third quarter after Holiday’s one-for-nine shooting start, the game tilted toward Milwaukee and Antetokounmpo, a most valuable player of the regular season and NBA Finals, kept running downhill toward the rim. But the Clippers didn’t fall to 29-26 and narrowly missed a rare opportunity to beat a winning team because of Antetokounmpo alone. You’ve just got to live and die with those things like that but those guys know they’re going to adjust next time they’re in that situation, I think it’s going to be a different result.” George, named an All-Star reserve before tipoff, had 16 points on six-of-16 shooting, but made one of his five shots in the final quarter.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 54 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the Los ...

“We wanted to run it to Connaughton, but they switched the matchup,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. Antetokounmpo got the rebound but threw the ball out of bounds, giving Los Angeles possession with 15.1 seconds to go. Khris Middleton had 16 points and Holiday added 12 for the Bucks. The best way to pay them respect is to try and stop them. Bucks: Holiday was named an All-Star reserve, marking his first All-Star selection since 2013 with the Philadelphia 76ers. The best way they can pay me respect is to go after me.” But he drove to the basket again on the Bucks’ next possession, drew Ivica Zubac’s sixth foul and hit his free throws this time around. Kawhi Leonard missed an 18-footer in the final second while being guarded by Wesley Matthews with help from Pat Connaughton. “Man, I never thought I was going to score 50 in the NBA when I got drafted. The rest, I’ll have my son eat them or I give them to my dog.” Over his last six games, Antetokounmpo has averaged 40.2 points and 14.5 rebounds. “Tomorrow I think I’m going to go to Culver’s,” said Antetokounmpo, who also had 18 rebounds.

Wow. Just wow. In a massive comeback effort, the Milwaukee Bucks knocked off the Los Angeles Clippers, 106-105. NBA.com Box Score.

Just wow. Wow. At halftime, that number sat at just 3-of-16.

Jrue Holiday has just earned himself a $324000 bonus from the Bucks after being named an All-Star this season.

Jrue kept the Bucks ship afloat sans Antetokounmpo, and it led to Holiday being named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for that particular stretch. This was confirmed after the Milwaukee Bucks point guard was [named as a reserve](https://clutchpoints.com/joel-embiid-ja-morant-headline-2023-nba-all-star-reserves) for the Eastern Conference All-Star squad on Thursday. [All-Star](https://clutchpoints.com/bucks-news-jrue-holiday-gets-all-star-take-from-former-milwaukee-fan-favorite) for just the second time in his career.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 54 points in the fourth quarter, and the Bucks overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the Clippers 106-105 on Thursday ...

[Norman Powell](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2595516/norman-powell) scored 26 points to lead the Clippers. [Khris Middleton](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6609/khris-middleton) had 16 points and Holiday added 12 for the Bucks. "We wanted to run it to Connaughton, but they switched the matchup," Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. Antetokounmpo got the rebound but threw the ball out of bounds, giving Los Angeles possession with 15.1 seconds to go. The best way to pay them respect is to try and stop them. The best way they can pay me respect is to go after me." Antetokounmpo squandered an opportunity to put Milwaukee in front when he missed two free throws in a 105-104 game with 2:13 left. The rest, I'll have my son eat them or I give them to my dog." The Greek star has scored at least 50 points in three of his past 11 games. That's what you saw going down the stretch." Over his past six games, Antetokounmpo has averaged 40.2 points and 14.5 rebounds. It's an insane, crazy journey."

The goal for Jamie Weinstein, the Milwaukee Bucks senior vice president of ticket sales and service, is not only filling Fiserv Forum for each Bucks or ...

What are we doing to provide the value proposition for our clients, for our members, for our fans?" "I think it is to make sure that we’re filling this building every single show, concert, game that happens," she said. We have a great product on the court, but what do we do to prepare ourselves for the day that our building is no longer the new and shiny thing in the league? The expectation, like any other business, Weinstein said, is to grow revenue annually as well. What do we do to not only maximize those spaces, but what can we do to create new growth opportunities for us?" It feels genuinely like you’ve got a seat at the table," she said.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 54 points in the fourth quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 21-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers ...

Antetokounmpo got the rebound but threw the ball out of bounds, giving Los Angeles possession with 15.1 seconds to go. Khris Middleton had 16 points and Holiday added 12 for the Bucks. The best way to pay them respect is to try and stop them. “We wanted to run it to Connaughton, but they switched the matchup," Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. Bucks: Holiday was named an All-Star reserve, marking his first All-Star selection since 2013 with the Philadelphia 76ers. The best way they can pay me respect is to go after me.” But he drove to the basket again on the Bucks' next possession, drew Ivica Zubac's sixth foul and hit his free throws this time around. The Greek star has scored at least 50 points in three of his last 11 games. “Man, I never thought I was going to score 50 in the NBA when I got drafted. Kawhi Leonard missed an 18-footer in the final second while being guarded by Wesley Matthews with help from Pat Connaughton. The rest, I'll have my son eat them or I give them to my dog." Antetokounmpo now has reached the half-century mark in six career regular-season games.

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Milwaukee Bucks are even-steven against one another since December of 2015 (7-7), but not for long. Los Angeles will hit the ...

- Mar 21, 2018 - Los Angeles 127 vs. - Dec 16, 2015 - Los Angeles 103 vs. - Mar 27, 2018 - Los Angeles 105 vs. The wins brought Los Angeles up to 29-25 and the Bucks to 34-17. Los Angeles will hit the road for the fourth straight game as they head to Fiserv Forum at 10 p.m. - Nov 10, 2018 - Los Angeles 128 vs. [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nba_htw) for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. - Mar 29, 2021 - Los Angeles 129 vs. It was another big night for Los Angeles' small forward As for Milwaukee, they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 45.50%, which places them third in the league. The Los Angeles Clippers and the Milwaukee Bucks are even-steven against one another since December of 2015 (7-7), but not for long. Antetokounmpo's night made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 33 points.

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo played his third game with scoring at least 50 points this season, a feat achieved just once in the ...

Antetokounmpo scored over 50 percent of his team's points, including the final 12 down the stretch to help the Bucks complete their biggest comeback this season ...

Winners of six in a row and eight of their last 10, they're now all alone in second place in the Eastern Conference at 35-17, just two games back of the I would be upset, but at least I know I missed four in a row, I'm gonna go the next day, try to work extremely hard at it and try for the best next time. "I never thought I'm gonna score 50 in the Coming into this season, Antetokounmpo had just three 50-point outings to his name in nine years; he now has three in the last month. [Ivica Zubac](/nba/players/2245326/ivica-zubac/) sat back in a deep drop to try and protect the rim. The only other player in Bucks franchise history to have as many 50-point games in one season is Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Antetokounmpo scored 20 of his 54 points in the fourth -- outscoring the entire Clippers team in the frame -- and would not be denied down the stretch as the Bucks closed the game on 7-0 run over the final 3:52. [Paul George](/nba/players/1755181/paul-george/) hit a free throw to push the Clippers' advantage to 21 points. I try not to be scared of the moment and I just trust my work and hope most of the time the outcome's gonna be good." He either scored or assisted on eight straight points to jump start a late third-quarter run that helped the Bucks cut the deficit to single digits. Giannis is building our legacy; I'm glad to have a great seat to watch it." Everyone else who was lucky enough to have a seat inside Fiserv Forum on Thursday night felt the same way, including Antetokounmpo's teammates, who were carried along for the ride.

While Antetokounmpo outscored the Clippers in the fourth quarter, Jrue Holiday and Wes Matthews helped by putting the clamps on defense.

And I just trust my work and I hope most of the time, the outcome is going to be good.” The Bucks were tested by one of the few teams in the league that have the top-end talent necessary to truly make things difficult for them in the regular season and they came out on top. [Jrue Holiday](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jrue-holiday-F5hrjac6YFBzx2nI/) had [wanted to play together for years](https://theathletic.com/3296337/2022/05/06/bucks-wesley-matthews-jrue-holiday/) before Bucks general manager Jon Horst finally put them together on the same team by signing Matthews as a free agent in December of 2021 last season. I try to create for myself, try to create for my teammates and just trust my skills. He scored those points through a real belief in his own skills and abilities, but he needed some help on the defensive side to hold the Clippers to 18 points in the final quarter. “But at the end of the day, no matter what the coverage is, I gotta be aggressive. If Antetokounmpo brought the ball up the floor, Zubac waited for him at the free-throw line, daring the two-time MVP to take a 3-pointer. If Antetokounmpo took a dribble inside the 3-point line, Zubac continued to back away from him and dared him to take midrange jumpers. At the end of the day, I try to be aggressive. In 37 minutes, Antetokounmpo made 21 of his 39 shots from the field, as well as 10 of his 15 free throws, on his way to his third 50-point outing of the season and the sixth 50-point game of his career. It was also his fifth game of the season with at least 45 points and 10 rebounds, which is the most in a season since Instead of putting Leonard on Antetokounmpo, Lue defended the Bucks’ star with a strong center — 7-foot, 240-pound [Ivica Zubac](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/ivica-zubac-OTPpn38MDEHT1u47/) — playing deep in the paint at all times.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way among both teams in this one. His final stat line would read 54 points, 19 rebounds, and a pair of assists. Khris Middleton ...

Jevon Carter had zero points and a +23. - From JSOnline Castaway 2.0 in the Rapid Recap comments section: Norman Powell had 26 points and a -27. Will the Bucks be able to make a move to alleviate this need? Here's what Mike Budenholzer had to say regarding the three of them seeing the court in crunch time:— Gabe Stoltz (@Stoltzy3) However, the trio of he, Antetokounmpo, and Holiday all saw the floor late. Given that Khris Middleton is still ramping his minutes back up, scoring from the guard play is very much needed and Holiday was unable to provide much of it last night. I'm glad to have a great seat to watch it." Khris Middleton chipped in with 16 off the bench. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way among both teams in this one. They flirted with 20+ point leads at multiple times, but the Bucks did a good job of shaving off the deficit as things waned down. Milwaukee chiseled their way back into this one in the early portion of the second and eventually secured their first lead of the night. The Bucks struggled mightily from the floor, failing to connect on a single 3-pointer in the first quarter (0-for-8).

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LA started the game well—especially on the defensive end. Ty Lue started with Ivica Zubac guarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, who opened the game 0/5 from the field ...

The Clippers played two guards (Powell and Jackson) and two forwards (Batum and Covington) off the bench. Paul George went 6/16 from the floor (2/6 from three) and was a miserable 2/6 from the free throw line. To some, this was a bit surprising given that he has only played 38 of the Clippers 55 games (including tonight’s game). When Zubac went to the bench with three fouls, Giannis dominated. Trade Deadline Needs: Over the last few weeks, the Clippers have been connected via trade rumors to several point guards. Kawhi was an abysmal 7/26 from the field (1/6 from three) and only earned one trip to the free throw line (2/2). The Clippers started the third quarter with a 9-0 run, prompting a quick Bucks timeout. Milwaukee continued to chip away at the Clippers lead steadily throughout the first half of the fourth quarter. [it was announced that Paul George was voted to be an All-Star reserve](https://213hoops.com/paul-george-makes-the-2023-all-star-game-as-reserve/). [13-0 including their run at the end of the first quarter](https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1621356538500714500)). The Clippers got a gift, though, when Giannis threw the ball away. Giannis Antetokounmpo took over in the 4th and the Clippers’ stars could not respond.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is scoring at an unprecedented rate in his extraordinary career, and he also has most of his top teammates playing alongside him ...

“I saw that in the Indiana game and the New Orleans game. The Bucks beat the Clippers, in part, because Holiday and Wesley Matthews led a perimeter defense that caused Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to shoot a combined 2 of 13 in the fourth quarter. Bobby Portis, who is averaging 14.4 points and 10.1 rebounds, sprained his right ankle and the medial collateral ligament in his right knee at Detroit on Jan. The Bucks’ three biggest stars – Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Jrue Holiday – played together in just five of Milwaukee’s first 45 games. “You can have 50 and still lose the game. The Bucks have won six straight and will try to complete a four-game homestand unbeaten Saturday against the Miami Heat.

The Bucks are 6-0 since Khris Middleton's return to team with All-Stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday.

“I saw that in the Indiana game and the New Orleans game. The Bucks beat the Clippers, in part, because Holiday and Wesley Matthews led a perimeter defense that caused Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to shoot a combined 2 of 13 in the fourth quarter. Bobby Portis, who is averaging 14.4 points and 10.1 rebounds, sprained his right ankle and the medial collateral ligament in his right knee at Detroit on Jan. The Bucks’ three biggest stars – Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Jrue Holiday – played together in just five of Milwaukee’s first 45 games. “You can have 50 and still lose the game. Antetokounmpo has scored at least 50 points in two of his last three games, including a 54-point performance Thursday as the Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drives past Charlotte Hornets' P.J. Washington during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan.

The Bucks beat the Clippers, in part, because Holiday and Wesley Matthews led a perimeter defense that caused Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to shoot a combined 2 of 13 in the fourth quarter. “He’s just doing a little bit of everything.” [2019 game in which he scored 52 points, but the Bucks lost to Philadelphia.](https://apnews.com/article/10583425df6540f59f23f2ad2373b36b) “You can have 50 and still lose the game. At the end of the day, you’ve just got to win the game. Even so, the difference has been apparent. I’d rather have 22 and win the game. “It’s been good for us.” Antetokounmpo has scored at least 50 points in two of his last three games, including a 54-point performance Thursday as the [sprained his right ankle and the medial collateral ligament in his right knee](https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-bucks-denver-nuggets-nba-sports-detroit-pistons-375e484b5bd6b2dbe68685b9a47cbcd1) at Detroit on Jan. [150-130 victory](https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-bucks-nba-sports-detroit-pistons-giannis-antetokounmpo-4ea7af6900065186486f2fd9e358c2c4) at Detroit, a [141-131 triumph](https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-bucks-indiana-pacers-nba-sports-myles-turner-d81d9f67e167ce6a736ff29f618426e3) at Indiana and a [135-110 win](https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-bucks-washington-wizards-new-orleans-pelicans-nba-sports-152c586a964f31d1c3333cb74c5cb822) over New Orleans. [He’s heading to the All-Star Game](https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-bucks-los-angeles-lakers-clippers-nba-sports-51ad51fae72d767d7e40f25b6887960e) for the first time since 2013, which represents the longest gap between All-Star selections by an individual in league history. [Bucks rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 106-105.](https://apnews.com/article/milwaukee-bucks-los-angeles-clippers-nba-sports-paul-george-231c608ac7f7fb5dee6e4cf468f9321d)

I'll single out the Clippers masterpiece to describe Giannis' progression through a marquee NBA matchup: an 0/5 start from the field that had former Badgers ...

Green (DNP), Bobby Portis (injured) We made it through the mid-December to mid-January slump, this team has won eight of its last nine, let’s have a nice Friday evening. Against the pesky Hornets, he went notably small with four guards to start the fourth (this happened last night too for a briefer period) and this unconventional choice paid off, with the veteran Bucks able to keep pace with the youthful Hornets backcourt. Taking care of depleted and less-formidable competition at home while getting healthy has Milwaukee in pretty good position heading into a more substantial slate heading into the All-Star break. To be fair, when it works (last Friday in Indy) it’s a shot in the arm, though come May I’d like to see him pass it a bit more when transition opportunities get scarce. He’s playing, he’s not hurting the Bucks, and hopefully that’s enough for an opposing team to accept him in a trade package. Nine rebounds on Sunday (one more his scoring output!) is pretty excellent too. Every PU3IT (pull up three in transition) you jack up makes me cringe a bit, then smile and shake my head when they go in. Another player who didn’t really find many opportunities against a big defense, Connaughton still contributed big time with ten boards last night. Even if his wayward jumper got him pulled early in the second half, these last two outings (28.6% FG%) are probably aberations given how strong his form has looked lately. Weird plus/minus figures and overall poor matchup with the Clippers aside, Lopez had a banner week protecting the basket while flummoxing plenty of smaller opponents driving inside. The 2023 Eastern Conference All-Star was in vintage playoff form Thursday evening, misfiring from the field (0 for 6) to start, but his defensive efforts on Kawhi Leonard were outstanding all evening long.

Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The injury report says he is recovering from a sore ...