Author: Matt Velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The Bucks have used their bench more during the postseasonthan any of the remaining teams in the playoffs, and the players have been productive.

The veteran guard made numerous big plays, particularly in the fourth quarter, and finished with a game-high 27 points in Milwaukee’s 120-99 win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo turned in an MVP performance and out-dueled Joel Embiid as the Bucks surged past the Sixers late to clinch the best record.

A game of dodgeball broke out between the Bucks and 76ers, with Joel Embiid getting a technical foul and Eric Bledsoe getting two and ejected.

All eyes were on Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden, but the Bucks’ Eric Bledsoe stole the show in Milwaukee’s series-sweeping win.

An informal straw poll of 25 media members finds the race between Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden could still be decided in the last two weeks.

After the All-Star Game last month, LeBron told Giannis, “I love everything about you, man.” The Greek Freek is poised to seize the King’s throne.

The Spurs and Pau Gasol reached an agreement on a contract buyout Friday and the plan is for the Bucks to sign the veteran after he clears waivers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo tried to whip a pass to a teammate in the corner but James Harden’s head got it the way.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points and 14 rebounds in just 25 minutes to lift Milwaukee in Madison Square Garden.