Bucks Mar 2002 Archive

• Jordan's Hope Is to Play

  Washington Post | Mar 29, 2002

• The beats go on: Nuggets lose No. 49

  Rocky Mountain News | Mar 29, 2002

• Nuggets hope they strike gold with Chinese center

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 29, 2002

• Jordan hedges on next season

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 29, 2002

• Robinson walks the walk

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 29, 2002

• Williams doesn't bash Bucks

  The Denver Post | Mar 28, 2002

  Scott Williams has no ill will against the Milwaukee Bucks.

• Nuggets-Bucks preview

  The Rocky Mountain News | Mar 28, 2002

  The Nuggets travel to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks.

• Redd, Bucks feel shooting pain

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 28, 2002

• Bucks missing Williams

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 28, 2002

• Cuban a Maverick in more than name

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 27, 2002

• Brave effort instills some hope

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 27, 2002

• Short-handed Bucks fade after Redd's exit

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 27, 2002

• Nick Breaks Out for OT Win in Milwaukee

  Star Telegram | Mar 27, 2002

  Van Exel, a prep star from nearby Kenosha, Wis.

• Road trip East offers no beasts for Mavs

  Dallas Morning News | Mar 26, 2002

  Dallas should win all 4 games against slumping opponents, Finley says 03/26/2002 By GERRY FRALEY / The Dallas Morning News March in the East is an unappealing prospect for every traveler but the Mavericks.

• In search of a springboard

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 26, 2002

  Bucks seek a statement victory as talented Mavericks pay a visit By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 25, 2002 St.

• Healthiest team will likely win East

  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 25, 2002

  Healthiest team will likely win East Published March 25, 2002 Email this story to a friend Printer friendly version RELATED STORIES McGrady since the all-star break Mar 25, 2002 NBA team rankings Mar 25, 2002 PHOTOS Scary moment.

• Injuries only part of reason for drop-off

  MIlwaukee Journal | Mar 25, 2002

  By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 23, 2002 This time last season, the Milwaukee Bucks were 42-25 and in the process of running away with their first Central Division championship in 15 years.

• Many factors but few solutions for Bucks

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 25, 2002

  At what point did the Bucks' season turn from highly promising to potentially disastrous? A.

• Sans McGrady, Magic is overwhelmed by Bucks

  Milwaukee journal | Mar 25, 2002

  By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 24, 2002 OK, so Tracy McGrady and his aching back remained in Orlando.

• Tip for George Karl: Coaches of color do win

  Philadelphia Inquirer | Mar 25, 2002

  In an open letter to Milwaukee Bucks coach George Karl, Claire Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer reminds him that minority coaching is alive and well.

• T-Mac hurts back

  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 23, 2002

  By Brian Schmitz | Sentinel Staff Writer Posted March 23, 2002 Email this story to a friend Printer friendly version ARTICLE SEARCH RELATED STORIES Hornets cruise past McGrady-less Magic Mar 23, 2002 PHOTOS Franchise on the floor.

• 'We're not playing basketball, period'

  Milwaukee journal | Mar 23, 2002

  Mason critical of Bucks after they unravel By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 23, 2002 East Rutherford, N.

• Tickets will cost 14% more next season

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 22, 2002

• Pain worsening in Allen's knee

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 22, 2002

  Guard might have to sit down stretch By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 21, 2002 East Rutherford, N.

• Caffey wants to play

  | Mar 21, 2002

  Late breaking news from the Bucks camp.

• Karl proposes meeting with Rivers

  Florida Today | Mar 20, 2002

  Milwaukee Bucks' coach George Karl was uncharacteristically contrite prior to Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic and proposed to meet with Doc Rivers this offseason in hopes of smoothing out their differences.

• McGrady, inspired Magic sink Bucks

  Florida Today | Mar 20, 2002

  George Karl might have finally done it this time.

• McGrady's greatness settles feud

  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 20, 2002

  Published March 20, 2002 Email this story to a friend Printer friendly version RELATED STORIES Doc and Karl head-to-head Mar 20, 2002 PHOTOS Hello.

• Karl, Rivers to talk - someday

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 20, 2002

  By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 20, 2002 Orlando, Fla.

• Sputtering Bucks' playoff pulse weakens

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 20, 2002

  ON WISCONSIN : JS ONLINE : SPORTS : BUCKS : E-MAIL | PRINT THIS STORY McGrady is too McMuch Sputtering Bucks' playoff pulse weakens By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 20, 2002 Orlando - It is not enough that the Milwaukee Bucks have been playing as if they are more than prepared to abdicate their Central Division throne.

• Sports world needs more guys like Karl

  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 19, 2002

  Sports world needs more guys like Karl Published March 19, 2002 Email this story to a friend Printer friendly version RELATED STORIES The feud simmers Mar 19, 2002 SEASON RESET RECORD 36-30, 3rd in Atlantic Division NEXT GAME Tuesday, vs.

• The feud simmers

  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 19, 2002

  The feud simmers By Tim Povtak | Sentinel Staff Writer Posted March 19, 2002 Email this story to a friend Printer friendly version ARTICLE SEARCH COLUMNS Sports world needs more guys like Karl Mar 19, 2002 RELATED STORIES Tale of the Tape: George Karl vs.

• The fade continues

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 19, 2002

  The fade continues Bucks collapse in final minutes By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 18, 2002 Charlotte - For 45 minutes, the Milwaukee offense was operating at its highest level in weeks.

• Early no-call fuels surge as Hornets stop Bucks

  Charlotte Observer | Mar 19, 2002

  There was enough offense to have everyone's arms aching.

• Wesley Finds Recovery Slow

  Charlotte Observer | Mar 18, 2002

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• Rivers says he paid dues

  Philadelphia Daily News | Mar 18, 2002

  Orlando Magic coach Doc Rivers has spent a lot of time these last few weeks answering George Karl's statements.

• Bucks leave the discomforts of home seeking greener pastures

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 18, 2002

  By TOM ENLUND of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 17, 2002 For the Milwaukee Bucks, life sure looks a lot different than it did on Jan.

• Feeble ticket drive just one concern for Shinn, Wooldridge

  Charlotte Observer | Mar 17, 2002

  I suspect Hornets owners Ray Wooldridge and George Shinn are running scared right now.

• Sunday Magic notebook: Karl can expect boo birds

  Daytona News-Journal | Mar 17, 2002

  If the worst thing George Karl had mentioned in an article in the current issue of Esquire magazine was that he doesn't wear underwear while coaching, he still would have gotten razzed Tuesday night when the Milwaukee Bucks come to Orlando.

• Pistons have it in gear for stretch drive

  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Mar 16, 2002

  Darvin Ham was merely the first member of the Milwaukee Bucks to compliment the Detroit Pistons' overachieving ways when he said, "They play with so much enthusiasm.

• Allen tells Butler reality of NBA

  Journal Times | Mar 16, 2002

  Ray Allen isn't about to tell Caron Butler whether the latter should turn pro or not.

• Pistons have it in gear for stretch drive

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 16, 2002

  Bucks are eager to win the tiebreaker Saturday By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 15, 2002 St.

• Karl's agent calls Rivers to apologize

  Florida Today | Mar 16, 2002

  John Denton of the Florida Today reports: -- Orlando Magic head coach Doc Rivers said the agent for George Karl called this week to issue an apology for the Milwaukee coach's recent comments that he was "anointed.

• Writing on the wall, Alston figures he's done

  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Mar 15, 2002

  Rafer Alston's days with the Milwaukee Bucks are numbered, and the third-year point guard knows it.

• Criticism for Karl isn't too personal

  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Mar 15, 2002

  When the comments made by Milwaukee Bucks coach George Karl to Esquire magazine were made public, it was as if he hung a sign on himself.

• Writing on the wall, Alston figures he's done

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 15, 2002

  By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 14, 2002 St.

• Banged-up Bucks get much-needed break

  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Mar 14, 2002

  Though the Milwaukee Bucks were technically given the day off, that didn't mean the Cousins Center wasn't buzzing with activity Wednesday.

• Karl really needs a reality check

  New York Times | Mar 14, 2002

  The scornful smile curling at the corner of Byron Scott's mouth gave him away even as he said he had "no comment whatsoever" regarding George Karl's commentary on head coaching hiring practices, soon to be published in a national magazine but already burning up the pro basketball grapevine.

• Knee injury puts Thomas' ability to play in question

  Milwaukee Journal Times | Mar 14, 2002

  After suffering a sickening 98-73 loss to the Sacramento Kings Sunday, the Bucks quickly regained their health Tuesday night.

• Anthony quickly impresses Karl with defense

  Milwaukee Journal Times | Mar 14, 2002

  The Milwaukee Bucks haven't wasted any time throwing Greg Anthony into the fire.

• Karl really needs a reality check

  Milwaukee Journal via the NY Times | Mar 14, 2002

  By HARVEY ARATON The New York Times Last Updated: March 13, 2002 The scornful smile curling at the corner of Byron Scott's mouth gave him away even as he said he had "no comment whatsoever" regarding George Karl's commentary on head coaching hiring practices, soon to be published in a national magazine but already burning up the pro basketball grapevine.

• Banged-up Bucks get much-needed break

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 14, 2002

  y MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 13, 2002 Though the Milwaukee Bucks were technically given the day off, that didn't mean the Cousins Center wasn't buzzing with activity Wednesday.

• Karl wants play to speak volumes

  Milwaukee Journal Sentinal | Mar 13, 2002

  Peeling the onion that is George Karl's personality, we expose another brand new layer on Tuesday night.

• Karl neither louse nor genius

  Florida Today | Mar 13, 2002

  After further review, Milwaukee Bucks' head coach George Karl might not be the insensitive louse he first seemed when he implied recently that Orlando's Doc Rivers received his head coaching position merely because of his race.

• Running of the Bulls

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 13, 2002

  By TOM ENLUND of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 13, 2002 Back in 1995, when Bill Cartwright's 16-season career as a player in the National Basketball Association had ground to a halt, he naturally starting seeking out alternative means of employment.

• Karl wants play to speak volumes

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 13, 2002

  eling the onion that is George Karl's personality, we expose another brand new layer on Tuesday night.

• Chicago heals ailing Bucks

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 13, 2002

  By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 13, 2002 Salves come in a lot of different sizes and containers.

• Karl appears to be trying a new tack

  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Mar 12, 2002

  It was interesting when coach George Karl, in the wake of a 25-point loss to Sacramento Sunday, chided reporters for not giving his slumping Milwaukee Bucks enough credit for playing through injuries this season.

• Kings Get Comfy in Brewtown

  Sacramento Bee | Mar 11, 2002

  MILWAUKEE -- It's performances like this 98-73 Kings victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday at the Bradley Center that make some of their previous outings so unacceptable.

• Karl defends ailing Bucks after 25-point loss

  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Mar 11, 2002

  For the past six weeks, the Milwaukee Bucks have performed like a team destined for a one-round-and-out playoff experience.

• Odds favor Redd returning to Bucks next year

  Milwaukee Journal Sentinal | Mar 11, 2002

  Many of the e-mails received by this column regard the future of Michael Redd, who will be a free agent at the end of this season.

• Karl talks up a storm about hiring

  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Mar 11, 2002

  For years, Milwaukee Bucks coach George Karl has expressed frustration that his lead assistant, Terry Stotts, could not get his own National Basketball Association team to lead while other less-qualified candidates were hired out of television studios.

• Rivers Responds to Karl's Racially Charged Comments

  Lakeland Ledger | Mar 11, 2002

  Magic Coach Doc Rivers responded Sunday to more verbal shots from Milwaukee Bucks Coach George Karl in a magazine article.

• Rivers-Karl feud continues in controversial magazine interview

  Florida Today | Mar 11, 2002

  Milwaukee Bucks head coach George Karl breathed new life into his long-running feud with Orlando's Doc Rivers when he implied in this month's Esquire magazine that Rivers got his head coaching job simply because of his race.

• Rivers, Karl feud heating up again

  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 11, 2002

  The long-simmering George Karl/Doc Rivers verbal jousting has heated up again -- and it's getting a little more serious.

• Karl defends ailing Bucks after 25-point loss

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 11, 2002

  By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 11, 2002 For the past six weeks, the Milwaukee Bucks have performed like a team destined for a one-round-and-out playoff experience.

• Comments on coaches draw national attention

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 11, 2002

  By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 11, 2002 For years, Milwaukee Bucks coach George Karl has expressed frustration that his lead assistant, Terry Stotts, could not get his own National Basketball Association team to lead while other less-qualified candidates were hired out of television studios.

• Sacramento begins to focus on the playoffs

  Milwaukee Journal | Mar 11, 2002

  By TOM ENLUND of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 10, 2002 The Sacramento Kings had one interesting question to ponder as they opened a five-game Eastern trip against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon.

• Rivers, Karl continue fued

  Orlando Sentinel | Mar 11, 2002

  It seems as though Orlando Magic coach Doc Rivers and Milwaukee Bucks head guru George Karl just cannot forgive and forget, the pair starting a new dispute over some comments Karl made in the current issue of Esquire magazine.

• Coach Karl gets tongues wagging

  | Mar 10, 2002

  George Karl is featured in the April issue of Esquire magazine.

• Intensity of late rally fizzles out in overtime

  | Mar 9, 2002

  It is not every day that a one-handed, falling-into-the-bench, three-point shot at the buzzer from Darvin Ham, of all people, sends a game into overtime.

• Intensity of late rally fizzles out in overtime

  | Mar 9, 2002

  High drama falls short Intensity of late rally fizzles out in overtime By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 8, 2002 It is not every day that a one-handed, falling-into-the-bench, three-point shot at the buzzer from Darvin Ham, of all people, sends a game into overtime.

• Bucks' Redd is meeting every challenge he faces

  | Mar 8, 2002

  Branson Wright of the Plain Dealer Reporter writes that Michael Redd has never had to search far for motivation.

• Bucks looking to get in gear for stretch drive

  | Mar 8, 2002

  After completing the first three schedule-challenged months of their season with a relatively comfortable Central Division lead, the Milwaukee Bucks had hoped to use the comparatively easier second three months to build on that lead.

• Bucks looking to get in gear for stretch drive

  | Mar 8, 2002

  By MICHAEL HUNT of the Journal Sentinel staff Last Updated: March 7, 2002 St.

• Weary Bucks have just enough left in the tank

  | Mar 7, 2002

  Ever have one of those nightmares where you're trying to run in quicksand, that frustrating dead-legged sprint to nowhere? The Milwaukee Bucks had one of those games Wednesday night, a fumbling, stumbling kind of experience where getting through it was all that mattered.

• Oh, what a relief it is

  | Mar 7, 2002

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• Nash, Nowitzki Lead Crunch-Time Statistics

  | Mar 7, 2002

  Dwain Price of the Star Telegram reports that, according to a complicated statistical measuring stick compiled by the NBA, Nash produces in the final two minutes of a game better than anyone in the league.

• Planted in the Garden

  | Mar 6, 2002

  Milwaukee Bucks forward Jason Caffey wondered for a moment whether someone had called a team meeting.

• Anthony now in backup plans

  | Mar 6, 2002

  Greg Anthony spent part of Tuesday afternoon walking around the Milwaukee Bucks' locker room in Madison Square Garden shaking hands and introducing himself to his new teammates.

• Reflecting on Highest-Scoring Game

  | Mar 6, 2002

  They're all talking about the game that became the highest scoring in NBA history at the time — March 6, 1982.

• Bucks see Anthony as good fit

  | Mar 5, 2002

  Tom Enlund of the Journal Sentinel reports that Several factors suggest that former Chicago Bulls guard Greg Anthony could join the Milwaukee Bucks should he become a free agent today.

• Foul taste washed away

  | Mar 4, 2002

  It's called inside-out basketball.

• Talk about a mood swing

  | Mar 3, 2002

  The Milwaukee Bucks knew only too well that they would have their hands full against the rugged Portland Trail Blazers Saturday night at the Bradley Center.

• Under Kohl, Bucks have been model of stability

  | Mar 3, 2002

  In 1985, for not much more than $18 million, Kohl bought the Bucks from Jim Fitzgerald, ensuring that the team would stay in Milwaukee.

• Old swagger bounces back for Bucks

  | Mar 2, 2002

  The Milwaukee Bucks had several reasons to savor their victory over the Boston Celtics Wednesday night in Boston.

• Cassell might have to sit

  | Mar 1, 2002

  The Milwaukee Bucks have won just one of seven games this season without Sam Cassell in the starting lineup but soon will be forced to find a way to win without him because of his sprained left big toe.