Bucks May 2001 Archive

• Bucks hit with pain by osmosis

  | May 31, 2001

• Woelfel: Bucks left out of conspiracy

  | May 31, 2001

• Thoughts before the 76ers or Bucks get a Finals whuppin'

  | May 31, 2001

• 'Weakest Link' may be strongest reason to watch

  | May 31, 2001

• Bucks Lose By a Fraction of a Second

  | May 31, 2001

• There's No Explanation For It, Sixers Just Win

  | May 31, 2001

• Snow Fights the Pain and Delivers

  | May 31, 2001

• Sixers Take 3-2 Lead in East Conference Finals

  | May 31, 2001

• Series Recap and Game 5 Preview

  | May 30, 2001

• Don't give Iverson a medal of valor

  | May 30, 2001

• Bucks need to shut up and play

  | May 30, 2001

• Sixers put focus on grit and guts

  | May 30, 2001

• Bucks promise to get physical

  | May 30, 2001

• Damage control; Bucks mend fences, vow changes

  | May 30, 2001

• Iverson having tough playoff experience

  | May 30, 2001

• Snow sticks in NBA

  | May 30, 2001

• 'Soft' Bucks need to answer bell tonight to stay alive

  | May 30, 2001

• The will to win

  | May 30, 2001

• Bucks had their chance

  | May 30, 2001

• Bucks Complain while Sixers Play

  | May 30, 2001

  John Smallwood of the Daily news writes that the Sixers continue to amaze.

• Sixers Defense the Difference

  | May 30, 2001

• Sixers Injuries Continue to Mount

  | May 30, 2001

• Is Allen this nasty or merely trying to act the part?

  | May 30, 2001

  "Nothing's going to rattle me," Ray Allen said Tuesday afternoon following Milwaukee's practice at its suburban facility.

• Gritty 76ers keep heat on Bucks

  | May 29, 2001

• The Buck Report

  | May 29, 2001

• Bucks' composure goes on holiday

  | May 29, 2001

• Allen looks for big payback

  | May 29, 2001

• Big Dog bites at officials

  | May 29, 2001

• Allen-Iverson rivalry heats up

  | May 29, 2001

• Ray Allen's got game

  | May 29, 2001

• Robinson wonders what it takes to get a FT

  | May 29, 2001

• Despite Jackson's crack, Bucks could be Lakers' finals foe

  | May 29, 2001

• Ray Allen: I don't think there's anything wrong with (Iverson)

  | May 29, 2001

  "Everybody's talking about Iverson being hurt," Milwaukee's Ray Allen said.

• Sixers Fight Back to Even Series

  | May 29, 2001

  With Allen Iverson and Tyrone Hill deciding to play, the Sixers used some temacious fourth quarter defense to top the Bucks 89-83.

• Allen emerging as a superstar

  | May 28, 2001

• Cassell's getting his point across

  | May 28, 2001

• Bucks get off tale of Iverson's tail

  | May 28, 2001

• Friendly rivals no matter what

  | May 28, 2001

• Iverson returns for Game 4 vs. Bucks

  | May 28, 2001

• Philadelphia missing defensive Lynch pin

  | May 28, 2001

• Sixers Need Iverson Healthy... and Hungry

  | May 28, 2001

• Tyrone Hill May Not be Available

  | May 28, 2001

  Tyrone Hill said he may leave the team to be with his ailing father.

• Iverson Will Be Ready For Game Four

  | May 28, 2001

  Stephen A.

• Karl has brought Bucks back among elite in the East

  | May 27, 2001

• Raptors to reunite in Magic blue?

  | May 27, 2001

  Ken Hornack of the Daytona News-Journal writes about Jim Rome's interview with Antonio Davis and some of the things he said about Canada, as well as some tidbits from around the NBA.

• Hot for Payton

  | May 27, 2001

  Peter Vecsey's latest article from the NY Post mentions Milwaukee, New York, Miami and Phoenix as possible destinations for Gary Payton.

• Gutsy Sixers Come up Short

  | May 27, 2001

• Bucks Take Advantage of Injury-Riddled Sixers

  | May 27, 2001

• McKie Impressive in Lead Role

  | May 27, 2001

• Iverson-less Sixers Fall to Bucks in Game Three

  | May 27, 2001

• No Iverson = Bucks Win

  | May 27, 2001

  Despite playing terrific defense, the loss of MVP Allen Iverson and key forward George Lynch was too much for the Sixers to take, losing 80-74 at the Bradley Center to now trail the Bucks 2-1 in the series.

• Injuries May Be Dificult to Overcome This Time

  | May 26, 2001

  After giving up the home court advantage to the Bucks, the injury to Iverson may make it too dificult to bounce back.

• Editorial: Make Iverson Sit

  | May 26, 2001

  Stephen A.

• Iverson Wants to Play, But May Not

  | May 26, 2001

  Phil Jasner of the Daily News reports that Allen Iverson will sit out of Game Three if he can't play his "usual game".

• Iverson Doubtful for Game Three

  | May 25, 2001

  Ashley McGeechy of the Inquirer reports that Allen Iverson is considered as "doubtful" for Saturday's game in Milwaukee.

• No winning head games with Mutombo

  | May 25, 2001

• Allen's unselfishness, role players sparking Bucks

  | May 25, 2001

• Allen takes matters into his own hands

  | May 25, 2001

• Cassell won't give into pain

  | May 25, 2001

• NBA MVP falls f-l-a-t against the Bucks

  | May 25, 2001

• Karl's words ring true in Philadelphia

  | May 25, 2001

• Mutombo has yet to threaten Bucks

  | May 25, 2001

• Karl continues his offensive against 76ers

  | May 25, 2001

• Iverson's injury causing concern

  | May 25, 2001

• Allen wonderful while Iverson miserable

  | May 25, 2001

  "I love this gym.

• Iverson May Not Go In Game Three

  | May 25, 2001

• Big Dog Regains Form

  | May 25, 2001

• Iverson Finally Stoped... By Injuries

  | May 25, 2001

• Karl criticizes 76ers' defense

  | May 24, 2001

  AP - George Karl made it clear he isn't concerned about Dikembe Mutombo.

• Bucks spread wealth; Sixers put money on Iverson

  | May 24, 2001

• Time for Robinson to prove his worth

  | May 24, 2001

• Karl puzzles center

  | May 24, 2001

• Inside info: Mistakes, not Mutombo, pose biggest problem

  | May 24, 2001

• Bucks will need more than moral support from bench

  | May 24, 2001

• Bucks say Philly's foul

  | May 24, 2001

• Allen hopes to exploit advantage

  | May 24, 2001

• Karl on Sixers' defense: 'They foul a lot'

  | May 24, 2001

• Can Lakers run table? Not likely

  | May 24, 2001

• Big Dog Needs to Come Up Bigger

  | May 24, 2001

• Iverson Ignores Karl

  | May 24, 2001

• Philadelphia fans play role to hilt

  | May 23, 2001

• Bucks trim distractions, get serious

  | May 23, 2001

• Bucks find answers, but not enough of them

  | May 23, 2001

• Bucks kick wrong butt

  | May 23, 2001

• Williams, Thomas ready for Sixers

  | May 23, 2001

• Fueled By George Karl's Comments, Dikembe Dominates

  | May 23, 2001

  Earlier in the season, Bucks Coach George Karl commented n the trade that brought Dikembe Mutombo to the Sixers by saying Mutombo was "not a factor.

• Sixers Take Game One From Bucks

  | May 23, 2001

  The Daily News' Phil Jasner writes that Allen Iverson was in great pain before the game, but the injury had nothing to do with his 0-9 (0 points) start.

• Sixers Strike First

  | May 23, 2001

  He may have started off slowly, but the Inquirer's Stephen A.

• Allen, Karl Voted to All-Interview Team

  | May 22, 2001

• Iverson's sore all over

  | May 22, 2001

• Playing together has rewards

  | May 22, 2001

• Math appears to favor Bucks

  | May 22, 2001

• Bucks vs. 76ers? I must be faithful

  | May 22, 2001

• Series brings back fond memories

  | May 22, 2001

• Caffey delivers toughness for cause

  | May 22, 2001

• Bucks-76ers series filled with stories

  | May 22, 2001

• Notes: Offense ready to bust loose

  | May 22, 2001

• Waters don't recede for Bucks' big men

  | May 22, 2001

• SI's Marty Burns' Bucks-Sixers Breakdown

  | May 22, 2001

• Answers for Iverson? Bucks will counter with Big Three

  | May 22, 2001

• Milwaukee hopes to buck trend of Lakers wins

  | May 22, 2001

• Second-place series? Who cares?

  | May 22, 2001

• Karl's in charge

  | May 22, 2001

• Sixers and Bucks headed for the wire.

  | May 22, 2001

  One team averaged 91.

• A Game One Win Would be a Welcome Change for the Sixers

  | May 22, 2001

  John Smallwood of the Daily News discusses how opening game losses by the Sixers haven't hurt them in their first two series', but a Game One loss to Milwaukee could be disasterous.

• Sixers / Bucks Preview

  | May 21, 2001

  Stephen A.

• Postgame Quotes

  | May 21, 2001

• Owner unhappy over ticket fiasco

  | May 21, 2001

• Big Three's defense must not be overlooked

  | May 21, 2001

• Victory brings vindication, elite status

  | May 21, 2001

• Just one night to savor victory

  | May 21, 2001

• Bucks ride wave to Philadelphia

  | May 21, 2001

• Johnson earns Karl's vote as MVP of series

  | May 21, 2001

• Robinson barks back

  | May 21, 2001

• Bucks have surpassed their own expectations for season

  | May 21, 2001

• That's the ticket: Most playoff seats gone in an hour

  | May 21, 2001

• Defense carries Bucks into Eastern finals

  | May 21, 2001

• Robinson has game of his life

  | May 21, 2001

• Hunter pitches in for Bucks

  | May 21, 2001

• Bucks march onward

  | May 21, 2001

• Thrilling Game 7 wins pit Sixers vs. Bucks in Eastern finals

  | May 21, 2001

• Ray Allen: Vince was Selfish

  | May 21, 2001

  According to Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer, Ray Allen likes the fact that Vince Carter got his diploma, but he referred to the timing of the event as being "kind of selfish".

• Hornets fade in third quarter... again.

  | May 21, 2001

  The end came early.

• Are the Hornets Ready?

  | May 20, 2001

  Have the Charlotte players got the hunger to keep going, or do they think that this is already a succcessful offseason for the franchise, asks John Delong of the Winston-Salem Journal.

• Karl decides not to shuffle the deck

  | May 18, 2001

• Pendulum swings toward Bucks in second half

  | May 18, 2001

• Cassell puts pain, Hornets aside

  | May 18, 2001

• Table for three (game 6 recap)

  | May 18, 2001

• Bucks tickets sell out in about 25 minutes

  | May 18, 2001

• Bucks survive Williams' injury scare

  | May 18, 2001

• Bucks force Game 7

  | May 18, 2001

• Big three sinks Hornets

  | May 17, 2001

  After having Glenn Robinson, Ray Allen and Sam Cassell all on target on the same night, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to come back in the second half and starve off elimination, tying the series at 3 writes Charlotte Observer writer Leonard Laye.

• Hornets looking to send Bucks packing

  | May 17, 2001

• Bucks losing at home is a big setback

  | May 17, 2001

• Bucks face bust-out or bust

  | May 17, 2001

• Bucks rise and fall with Hunter

  | May 17, 2001

• Davis drops Bucks

  | May 16, 2001

  Baron Davis has not had a dream series.

• Sam Smith: Ray Allen has more than game

  | May 15, 2001

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• Will the Bucks Adjust?

  | May 15, 2001

  Richard Walker of the Gaston Gazette descibes the Hornets-Bucks series as that of many questions.

• What is the value of

  | May 15, 2001

  "I'll take dead even right now as far as the standings in the series is concerned," Milwaukee center Scott Williams said after the Hornets knotted the best-of-7 Eastern Conference semifinals with Sunday's 85-78 victory.

• Mashburn's happy in Charlotte and other NBA notes.

  | May 13, 2001

• New York's troubles and other news from around the league.

  | May 13, 2001

  Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald talks about the Knicks woes and news from around the rest of the NBA in his Sunday column.

• Small Victories from Labor Wars

  | May 12, 2001

  David Stern talks about how the current number of small market teams in the playoffs is a success from some of the league's labor wars.

• George Karl at 50

  | May 12, 2001

  Feature on George Karl as he turns 50 years old.

• Hornets thinking on the boards.

  | May 12, 2001

  The Charlotte Hornets are figuring out that it takes more that just heart and desire to outrebound the Milwaukee Bucks.

• Rib Injury Slows Sam Cassell

  | May 12, 2001

  Sam Cassell has a rib injury that will limit his effectiveness this weekend against Charlotte.

• Welcome to Charlotte, Land of Money

  | May 12, 2001

  A Milwaukee view of the differences between Charlotte and Milwaukee.

• Bucks get Beat Up

  | May 10, 2001

  Hornets control the boards to win game three.

• Ervin Johnson Playing Huge

  | May 10, 2001

  Ervin Johnson's attitude, rebounding and playoff experience are big contributors to the Bucks' playoff run.

• Lockout = Small Market Success?

  | May 10, 2001

  Could the luxury tax and maximum salary limits be responsible for the success of franchises like Charlotte, Milwaukee, San Antonio and Sacramento? If you listened to David Stern speak on Tuesday the answer would have to be yes.

• Did Coleman lose the game for Charlotte?

  | May 9, 2001

  There is 8:31 left in the fourth quarter.

• Bucks Take 2-0 Lead

  | May 8, 2001

  Milwaukee beats Charlotte 91-90 to take a 2-0 lead in their series.

• Scott Williams Comes Back Huge

  | May 8, 2001

  Scott Williams looked like he was at the end of the road a couple of months ago.

• Bucks send pick to Bulls, who send pick to Bucks...

  | May 8, 2001

  On Monday Chicago sent the Milwaukee Bucks a second round pick that the Bulls received from the Bucks in a 1999 trade.

• Could Elden Campbell be the key to the series?

  | May 8, 2001

  While it is undeniable that the focal points in the series are the big six; Ray Allen, Sam Cassell and Glenn Robinson for Milwaukee and Jamal Mashburn, Davis Wesley and Baron Davis for the Hornets - Elden Campbell could be the trump card that may help Charlotte over the line.

• Bucks Scared as Hell

  | May 5, 2001

  The Charlotte Hornets are the one team the Milwaukee Bucks didn't want to see in the playoffs.

• Milwaukee used to Prime Time

  | May 5, 2001

  Milwaukee hasn't been on NBC for five years, so they're not used to playing early games.