2/28/24 Hometown Broadcasting Sports Wednesday
28 February 2024 Sports
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, Damian Lillard had 23 points and Bobby Portis scored 21 as the Milwaukee Bucks pounded the Charlotte Hornets 123-85 in Milwaukee for their most lopsided victory of the season on Tuesday night.
Milwaukee rolled to a 58-26 lead at the break by holding Charlotte to the lowest point total any team had produced in a half all season. This represented the second-lowest point total the Bucks had ever allowed in the first half of a game, behind only the 25
Milwaukee has won three straight since the All-Star break to improve to 6-7 under coach Doc Rivers. The Bucks have allowed fewer than 100 points in four of their last seven contests after reaching that goal just once in their first 52 games of the season.they yielded in a 94-81 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on March 3, 1972.
Brook Lopez went scoreless but had two blocks to move into second place on the Bucks’ career list with 806, breaking a tie with Alton Lister. Antetokounmpo is the Bucks’ career blocks leader with 966.
Lopez has 1,876 blocks over his 16-year career, including a franchise-record 972 with the Brooklyn Nets from 2008-17.
Miles Bridges scored 17, Tre Mann 16, Brandon Miller 14 and Davis Bertans 12 for the Hornets, who lost for just the second time in their last seven games.
The Bucks have romped in each of their three matchups with the Hornets this season. They won 130-99 in Charlotte on Nov. 17 and 120-84 in Milwaukee on Feb. 9.
The Bucks eventually led by as many as 49.
The Hornets and Bucks face off again Thursday night in Charlotte.
Kel’el Ware finished with 27 points and 11 rebounds to help Indiana hold off Wisconsin 74-70 on Tuesday night in a game that was delayed for 25 minutes in the second half because of a fire alarm.
The delay came when an alarm started blaring 25 seconds after John Blackwell had back-to-back layups to pull the Badgers even at 54 with 10:31 remaining. Both teams left the floor and Assembly Hall was evacuated as alarms continued to sound intermittently. Fans began filing back in about 20 minutes later and play resumed after a five-minute warmup. Later it was announced the alarm went off in the balcony, and the university and arena followed state law by evacuating the premises.
Tyler Wahl was the first to score after play resumed, giving Wisconsin its first lead at the 9:29 mark. The Badgers stayed in front until Mackenzie Mgbako buried a 3-pointer and Anthony Walker followed with a layup, giving Indiana a 65-63 lead. Ware had a three-point play following a basket by AJ Storr, but Storr answered with a 3-pointer and Wahl scored in the paint to give Wisconsin a 70-68 lead with 2:06 left to play.
Trey Galloway scored to pull Indiana even, Malik Reneau’s layup gave it the lead and Mgbako hit two free throws with 25 seconds remaining for a two-possession lead. Wisconsin missed its final six shots.
Ware made 11 of 12 shots from the floor, including his only 3-point attempt, and all four of his free throws for the Hoosiers (15-13, 7-10 Big Ten Conference), who snapped a four-game losing streak and won for the third time in 11 games. Ware also blocked five shots. Reneau and Mgbako both scored 14.
Chucky Hepburn had 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists to pace the Badgers (18-10, 10-7), who have a 5-6 record since beating Indiana 91-79 at home earlier this season when they were ranked 11th. Storr added 14 points, while Max Klesmit and reserve John Blackwell both scored 11. Steven Crowl pitched in with 10 points and six rebounds.
Wisconsin returns home to play No. 13 Illinois on Saturday. Indiana travels to play Maryland on Sunday.
In Cactus League baseball Tuesday the Angels beat the Brewers 6-4. Milwaukee managed just 7 hits while the Angels had 8. Hoby Millner took the loss in relief, giving up 3 hits and 3 runs, 2 earned in an inning. Zach Plesac got the win, going 2 innings and giving up 2 runs on 3 hits. The Brewers host the Cubs today at Maryvale with the first pitch slated for 1:10.
Boys Regional Basketball Schedule 2/27/2024
Arcadia 72, Ripon 39-Mason Killam led the Tigers with 12 points while Maverick Draskowski led the Raiders with 30 points and Kaiden Rotering scored 14.
Kettle Moraine Lutheran 75, Kewaskum 58
Berlin 77, Adams-Friendship 51
Winneconne 69, Stanley-Boyd 56
Seymour 67, Tomah 45
Menasha 81, Green Bay West 43
La Crosse Logan 52, Shawano 50
Wrightstown 57, Campbellsport 47
Lomira 70, Big Foot 36
Laconia 86, Cedar Grove-Belgium 71
Saint Mary’s Springs 66, Dodgeland 51
Turner 77, Mayville 59
Little Chute 67, North Fond du Lac 30
Holmen 73, Appleton West 49
Denmark 61, Chilton 57
Mauston 56, Dodgeville 45
Waterloo 64, Westfield 48
Poynette 54, Nekoosa 46
Central Wisconsin Christian 57, Sheboygan Christian 45
Lourdes Academy 85, Suring 27
Oakfield 80, University Lake School/Trinity 30
Horicon 54, Random Lake 46
Hustisford 70, Johnson Creek 61
Eastbrook Academy 67, Wayland Academy 59
Reedsville 95, Valley Christian 51
Palmyra-Eagle 48, Cambria-Friesland 37
Fall River 76, Belmont 50
Princeton/Green Lake 84, Montello 56
Roncalli 96, Markesan 58
Argyle 66, Rio 58
Tonight in G-League action, the Wisconsin Herd plays on the road against the Capital City Go-Go at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington D.C. Tipoff is at 6:00 CST.
The Wisconsin Herd, NBA G League affiliate of the Milwaukee Bucks, will partner with BMO to support women’s empowerment and celebrate Women’s History Month at the Herd’s game against the Maine Celtics on March 2.
Before the game, the Herd and BMO will host a free Wisconsin HER Day event with programming provided by We EmpowHER at Oshkosh Arena. The day includes information sessions hosted by dynamic speakers and will focus on empowering women for success. The event runs from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. with on-site registration from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
We EmpowHER is a non-profit organization that provides women and children with a safe, supportive community where participants are encouraged and empowered to engage in year-round programming, utilize community resources and embrace the best versions of themselves as valued community members.
The Herd will change its name to the “Wisconsin HER” for the evening’s game and players will wear one-of-a-kind jerseys that will be auctioned off to benefit We EmpowHER.
The jerseys feature an overall purple color with hints of green and white to symbolize women’s empowerment. The trim features a floral pattern, created by uniting the letter “W”, for women, five times. These jerseys will be auctioned off at the game and online at https://WISCONSINHER.givesmart.com starting now until March 9, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CST.
Girls Basketball Schedule 2/29/2024 (Thurs.)
Dominican at Kettle Moraine Lutheran
Lake Mills at Waupun
Winneconne at Xavier
Watertown at Beaver Dam
Poynette at Winnebago Lutheran
Eau Claire Memorial at Hortonville
Hartford at Kimberly
Neenah at Hudson
Freedom at Wittenberg-Birnamwood
Westfield at Neillsville
Lourdes Academy at Assumption
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