MILWAUKEE (AP) —Kyle Kuzma matched a season high with 31 points and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a five-game skid, beating the Chicago Bulls 131-115 in a meeting of short-handed teams Tuesday night. Milwaukee was again without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who strained his right calf on Jan. 23. Antetokounmpo was on the court taking shots and working out before the game. The Bucks were also without Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique strain), Bobby Portis (hip bruise) and Gary Harris (left hamstring strain). Ryan Rollins had 21 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds for Milwaukee. Kuzma had 10 rebounds and six assists. The Bucks made a season-high 23 3-pointers and shot 60.5% from beyond the arc.The Bucks take on the Orlando Magic tonight. Pregame at 6:00 Tipoff at 6:30 on AM1240 96.5-FM
The Minnesota Timberwolves were involved in a three team trade also involving the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls. The Timberwolves traded Guard Mike Conley Jr to the Chicago Bulls and created cap relief and roster flexibility. The Timberwolves did not receive anything in return. The move comes two days before the NBA trade deadline.
The Timberwolves will be in action tonight when they take on the Toronto Raptors tonight. Tip off is scheduled for tonight at 6:30
The Wisconsin Badgers Women’s basketball team takes on the Indiana Hoosiers tonight. Tip off scheduled for 6:30
In high school basketball Menomonie topped Rice Lake 73-53
In high school hockey Chippewa Falls topped Rice Lake 5-1