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When the Milwaukee Bucks play at the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, the game could be resemble a full-strength playoff matchup. Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo returned Monday night from a one-game absence to rest his right ankle, and he declared himself 100 percent after going for 28 points and 11 rebounds in a 131-121 win at the Brooklyn Nets. "His ability as a passer and playmaker has been so important to us," coach Mike Budenholzer said of his NBA MVP candidate. Continue to Article

April 04, 2019 12:19:pm EST

J.J. Redick is glad the Philadelphia 76ers won't have to face the Atlanta Hawks in the playoffs. ''They have a great offense, there's a lot of movement, they space the floor well,'' Redick said. Young had 33 points and 12 assists, Collins added 25 points, and Atlanta beat Philadelphia 130-122 on Wednesday night, handing the playoff-bound Sixers their second straight loss. Continue to Article

April 03, 2019 11:38:pm EST

Trae Young and John Collins combined to score 58 points and the Atlanta Hawks knocked off visiting Philadelphia 130-122 on Wednesday, their third straight victory over the 76ers. Young scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer with 1:32 that allowed Atlanta to stretch its dwindling lead back to eight points. Philadelphia missed a great opportunity with 32.5 seconds left when Jimmy Butler drew a flagrant-one foul. Continue to Article

April 03, 2019 10:26:pm EST

Derrick White gave San Antonio the lead for good with a short jumper just past the midpoint of the fourth quarter and Marco Belinelli bombed in his second 3-pointer of the final period to create a cushion as the Spurs rallied past the visiting Atlanta Hawks 117-111 Tuesday night. White, who hit 10 of his 12 shots, finished with 23 points and DeMar DeRozan went for 29, as the Spurs (45-33) kept pace with Oklahoma City (45-33) in their duel for seventh place in the Western Conference. The Spurs trailed by as many as nine points in the fourth quarter before rallying into the lead during a stretch in which White scored seven straight points. Continue to Article

April 02, 2019 11:17:pm EST

Two teams headed in directions not indicative of their seasons meet Tuesday night when the Atlanta Hawks visit the San Antonio Spurs. Belying a season in which Atlanta is headed to the draft lottery while San Antonio will participate in the playoffs, the Hawks enter the interconference matchup in the far better form. Atlanta (28-49) has won four of five, with three of the wins coming against Utah, Philadelphia and Milwaukee. Continue to Article

April 01, 2019 3:10:pm EST