The Bucks’ path to the NBA Finals appeared to open up, but Giannis Antetokounmpo’s knee injury now threatens to derail things.
Author: Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY
Lou Williams rewards Hawks’ confidence with big Game 4 starting in Trae Young’s place
Lou Williams contemplated retirement after being traded to the Hawks. But Nate McMillan assured Williams the team wanted him to contribute.
Hawks run away from Bucks in Game 4 to tie series after Giannis Antetokounmpo leaves with knee injury
Playing without Trae Young, the Hawks pulled away to win Game 4 and even the Eastern Conference finals after Giannis Antetokounmpo injured his knee.
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Bucks dominate Hawks in Game 2 with complete effort to even Eastern Conference finals at 1-1
The Bucks had things clicking on offense and tightened the defense to force the Hawks into a miserable performance in a 125-91 rout.
Mavericks tab Jason Kidd as head coach, Nike executive to run basketball operations
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Hawks’ Trae Young shimmies his way to another signature playoff performance in Game 1 win over Bucks
Trae Young poured in 48 points and had one of the top moments of the playoffs when he did a little shoulder shimmy before knocking down a 3-pointer.
Hawks rally past Bucks to steal Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals behind Trae Young’s huge 48-point effort
Trae Young poured in 48 points as the Hawks rallied late to top the Bucks 116-113 in Milwaukee and steal homecourt advantage in the East finals.