The Milwaukee Bucks (17-10) play against the New York Knicks (14-14) at Madison Square Garden
Game Time: 12:00 PM EST on Sunday December 12, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks 33, New York Knicks 26 (Q2 08:55)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Knicks have cut the #Bucks lead to 31-26 in the opening minutes of the second quarter. – 12:42 PM
The #Knicks have cut the #Bucks lead to 31-26 in the opening minutes of the second quarter. – 12:42 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
I don’t know what the Knicks have planned for Kemba Walker, but he is not far removed from All-Star status and they don’t have a lot of talent ahead of him. Unless they have a Dec. 15 trade set and are keeping him in bubble wrap this makes little sense. – 12:37 PM
I don’t know what the Knicks have planned for Kemba Walker, but he is not far removed from All-Star status and they don’t have a lot of talent ahead of him. Unless they have a Dec. 15 trade set and are keeping him in bubble wrap this makes little sense. – 12:37 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
After seeing Miami and Houston hit a bunch of threes, the #Knicks are 1-for-10 thus far from behind the three-point line against the #Bucks – 12:37 PM
After seeing Miami and Houston hit a bunch of threes, the #Knicks are 1-for-10 thus far from behind the three-point line against the #Bucks – 12:37 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks have been outscored by 27 points (57-30) over their last two first quarters… – 12:36 PM
Knicks have been outscored by 27 points (57-30) over their last two first quarters… – 12:36 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Season plus-minus per game leaders (min. 10 games)
1. Steph Curry, +11.7
2. Nikola Jokić, +9.0
3. Giannis, +8.7
4. Gobert, +8.6
5. Mitchell, +8.5
6. Jrue, +8.2
7. Mikal, +7.8
8. George Hill, +7.6
9. Iguodala, +7.3
10. Clarkson, +7.3
11. Conley, +7.2
12. Garland, +6.9 – 12:30 PM
Season plus-minus per game leaders (min. 10 games)
1. Steph Curry, +11.7
2. Nikola Jokić, +9.0
3. Giannis, +8.7
4. Gobert, +8.6
5. Mitchell, +8.5
6. Jrue, +8.2
7. Mikal, +7.8
8. George Hill, +7.6
9. Iguodala, +7.3
10. Clarkson, +7.3
11. Conley, +7.2
12. Garland, +6.9 – 12:30 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Join me and @Danny Leroux live on League Pass, tomorrow at 7:30 ET for MIL/BOS!
Will be answering your NBA questions throughout the broadcast, send yours in using #NBACast – 12:30 PM
Join me and @Danny Leroux live on League Pass, tomorrow at 7:30 ET for MIL/BOS!
Will be answering your NBA questions throughout the broadcast, send yours in using #NBACast – 12:30 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jordan Nwora checks in for Khris Middleton in the first quarter for the #Bucks – 12:26 PM
Jordan Nwora checks in for Khris Middleton in the first quarter for the #Bucks – 12:26 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Nerlens Noel was a big reason why the #Knicks beat the #Bucks in their first meeting at Fiserv Forum this year. Noel has two blocks and a drawn charge on Giannis Antetokounmpo to start this one, though Antetokounmpo has 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. – 12:25 PM
Nerlens Noel was a big reason why the #Knicks beat the #Bucks in their first meeting at Fiserv Forum this year. Noel has two blocks and a drawn charge on Giannis Antetokounmpo to start this one, though Antetokounmpo has 6 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists. – 12:25 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks have more air-balls (2) than made FG’s (1) halfway they the first quarter … so less than ideal start – 12:22 PM
Knicks have more air-balls (2) than made FG’s (1) halfway they the first quarter … so less than ideal start – 12:22 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Knicks have missed their first six shots and the #Bucks lead 9-1. – 12:18 PM
The #Knicks have missed their first six shots and the #Bucks lead 9-1. – 12:18 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Starting the game how we ended it on Friday. 😏 pic.twitter.com/XCxEoMclLg – 12:17 PM
Starting the game how we ended it on Friday. 😏 pic.twitter.com/XCxEoMclLg – 12:17 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Knicks get their first point off a #Bucks defensive three seconds violation almost four minutes into the game. – 12:16 PM
The #Knicks get their first point off a #Bucks defensive three seconds violation almost four minutes into the game. – 12:16 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Two minutes+ gone by in this matinee and the #Bucks and #Knicks are 2-for-9 to start. Milwaukee up 4-0. – 12:14 PM
Two minutes+ gone by in this matinee and the #Bucks and #Knicks are 2-for-9 to start. Milwaukee up 4-0. – 12:14 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Reminder with talk of Knicks being shorthanded – Derrick Rose forced into starting role. He’s the only MVP on the team and has been their best player pretty much since he arrived. – 12:12 PM
Reminder with talk of Knicks being shorthanded – Derrick Rose forced into starting role. He’s the only MVP on the team and has been their best player pretty much since he arrived. – 12:12 PM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
Big moment fir Quentin Grimes being introduced as a starter. pic.twitter.com/5UhPpFTK61 – 12:12 PM
Big moment fir Quentin Grimes being introduced as a starter. pic.twitter.com/5UhPpFTK61 – 12:12 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton has now tied Michael Redd for ninth on the #Bucks all-time games played list (578). – 12:11 PM
Khris Middleton has now tied Michael Redd for ninth on the #Bucks all-time games played list (578). – 12:11 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Jaylen Brown is available according to Ime Udoka. Looks like he will be back Monday against Bucks. – 12:06 PM
Jaylen Brown is available according to Ime Udoka. Looks like he will be back Monday against Bucks. – 12:06 PM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Pregame prep ☑️
Time to get to work. pic.twitter.com/8O3Jo6MrsU – 11:58 AM
Pregame prep ☑️
Time to get to work. pic.twitter.com/8O3Jo6MrsU – 11:58 AM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Next man up.
First five vs. Milwaukee: pic.twitter.com/jqRwp6Nf9g – 11:43 AM
Next man up.
First five vs. Milwaukee: pic.twitter.com/jqRwp6Nf9g – 11:43 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Timberwolves are outscoring opponents by 8.3 points per 100 possessions with D’Angelo Russell on the court.
They are outscored by 12.5 points with DLo off the court.
That 20.8 net rating difference is the 3rd biggest in the league only to Jokic and Giannis. pic.twitter.com/L6VEjzSPDc – 11:42 AM
The Timberwolves are outscoring opponents by 8.3 points per 100 possessions with D’Angelo Russell on the court.
They are outscored by 12.5 points with DLo off the court.
That 20.8 net rating difference is the 3rd biggest in the league only to Jokic and Giannis. pic.twitter.com/L6VEjzSPDc – 11:42 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Nuggets have outscored teams by 13.4 points per 100 possessions with Jokic on the court. They are -15.7 with him off.
That 29.1 difference is by far the biggest in the NBA (Giannis is 2nd with 22.5).
Nikola Jokic, by this definition, is the most valuable player this season. pic.twitter.com/98Q6J3SkG6 – 11:40 AM
Nuggets have outscored teams by 13.4 points per 100 possessions with Jokic on the court. They are -15.7 with him off.
That 29.1 difference is by far the biggest in the NBA (Giannis is 2nd with 22.5).
Nikola Jokic, by this definition, is the most valuable player this season. pic.twitter.com/98Q6J3SkG6 – 11:40 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
The Bucks have won 11 of their last 13 games.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/hOCrhMOLUf – 11:38 AM
The Bucks have won 11 of their last 13 games.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/hOCrhMOLUf – 11:38 AM
Rebecca Haarlow @RebeccaHaarlow
Rose, Fournier, Grimes, Randle, Noel to start vs Bucks today. @MSGNetworks – 11:37 AM
Rose, Fournier, Grimes, Randle, Noel to start vs Bucks today. @MSGNetworks – 11:37 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Derrick Rose will start at point guard and rookie Quentin Grimes will fill in for RJ Barrett. Question remains if Thibodeau will use a backup tandem of Kemba and IQ? – 11:36 AM
Derrick Rose will start at point guard and rookie Quentin Grimes will fill in for RJ Barrett. Question remains if Thibodeau will use a backup tandem of Kemba and IQ? – 11:36 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Knicks will start:
Rose, Fournier, Grimes, Randle, Noel
Grimes with a great chance to earn some consistent minutes today. – 11:34 AM
Knicks will start:
Rose, Fournier, Grimes, Randle, Noel
Grimes with a great chance to earn some consistent minutes today. – 11:34 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Derrick Rose and Quentin Grimes are starting today for NYK, team says. – 11:33 AM
Derrick Rose and Quentin Grimes are starting today for NYK, team says. – 11:33 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks announce startesr: Rose, Grimes, Fournier, Randle and Noel. – 11:33 AM
Knicks announce startesr: Rose, Grimes, Fournier, Randle and Noel. – 11:33 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
RPR MVP Predictor standings, determined by our Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Stephen Curry: 14.75
2. Nikola Jokic: 14.37
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.19
4. Kevin Durant: 14.0
5. Trae Young: 13.09
6. DeMar DeRozan: 12.29
7. Jimmy Butler: 12.03
8. James Harden: 12.0 pic.twitter.com/9UfhFnz0Xp – 11:30 AM
RPR MVP Predictor standings, determined by our Rolling Player Ratings and team success:
1. Stephen Curry: 14.75
2. Nikola Jokic: 14.37
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.19
4. Kevin Durant: 14.0
5. Trae Young: 13.09
6. DeMar DeRozan: 12.29
7. Jimmy Butler: 12.03
8. James Harden: 12.0 pic.twitter.com/9UfhFnz0Xp – 11:30 AM
Barbara Barker @meanbarb
RJ out and is in Covid protocol, joining Obi. Burks out and word from and word from @Steve Popper is that it’s for the birth of his child. Will be interesting to see if Kemba gets some minutes. pic.twitter.com/UPZChHcSel – 10:55 AM
RJ out and is in Covid protocol, joining Obi. Burks out and word from and word from @Steve Popper is that it’s for the birth of his child. Will be interesting to see if Kemba gets some minutes. pic.twitter.com/UPZChHcSel – 10:55 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It ’twas the last noon tip we had at The Garden.
🔄 @BetwayUSA Game Rewind: #NBAXmas 2018 pic.twitter.com/rmdCNiktMf – 10:51 AM
It ’twas the last noon tip we had at The Garden.
🔄 @BetwayUSA Game Rewind: #NBAXmas 2018 pic.twitter.com/rmdCNiktMf – 10:51 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
For the 6th time in his career, Giannis scored 40+ points while shooting 75% or better from the field on Friday.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/xilEdVIoZi – 10:46 AM
For the 6th time in his career, Giannis scored 40+ points while shooting 75% or better from the field on Friday.
🎥: @SociosHoops pic.twitter.com/xilEdVIoZi – 10:46 AM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau says his starting lineup is undecided. As for Kemba Walker, who hasn’t played since Nov. 26, suiting up: “We’ll see.” – 10:19 AM
#Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau says his starting lineup is undecided. As for Kemba Walker, who hasn’t played since Nov. 26, suiting up: “We’ll see.” – 10:19 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
RJ Barrett out for Knicks’ game against Bucks due to COVID protocols, joining Obi. Burks out too nypost.com/2021/12/12/rj-… – 10:18 AM
RJ Barrett out for Knicks’ game against Bucks due to COVID protocols, joining Obi. Burks out too nypost.com/2021/12/12/rj-… – 10:18 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
📍 The City That Never Sleeps
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/hhYYwj1CcF – 10:14 AM
📍 The City That Never Sleeps
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/hhYYwj1CcF – 10:14 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Alec Burks is out for personal reasons. Has to be a Kemba Day now. – 10:01 AM
Alec Burks is out for personal reasons. Has to be a Kemba Day now. – 10:01 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
And didn’t tweet – but Knicks added RJ Barrett to health and safety protocols along with Toppin. That’s the worst Knicks have had it in COVID times – last year Burks and Rose in separate times were only losses. – 9:54 AM
And didn’t tweet – but Knicks added RJ Barrett to health and safety protocols along with Toppin. That’s the worst Knicks have had it in COVID times – last year Burks and Rose in separate times were only losses. – 9:54 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks say Alec Burks is out today vs. MIL for personal reasons. NYK will also be without Obi Toppin and RJ Barrett, both of whom are out due to NBA health and safety protocols. – 9:52 AM
Knicks say Alec Burks is out today vs. MIL for personal reasons. NYK will also be without Obi Toppin and RJ Barrett, both of whom are out due to NBA health and safety protocols. – 9:52 AM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
No Alec Burks (personal reasons), RJ Barrett & Obi Toppin (health & safety) for the #Knicks – 9:48 AM
No Alec Burks (personal reasons), RJ Barrett & Obi Toppin (health & safety) for the #Knicks – 9:48 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Knicks say Alec Burks is out for personal reasons. Heard it’s a positive one – birth of a child. – 9:46 AM
Knicks say Alec Burks is out for personal reasons. Heard it’s a positive one – birth of a child. – 9:46 AM
New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
Alec Burks (personal reasons) is out for today’s game against Milwaukee. – 9:45 AM
Alec Burks (personal reasons) is out for today’s game against Milwaukee. – 9:45 AM
New York Knicks @nyknicks
Got a good one at MSG!
🏀: vs. Bucks
⏰: 12 PM ET | 📺: @MSGNetworks
#NewYorkForever x @BetMGM pic.twitter.com/wbfj0vqwZv – 9:30 AM
Got a good one at MSG!
🏀: vs. Bucks
⏰: 12 PM ET | 📺: @MSGNetworks
#NewYorkForever x @BetMGM pic.twitter.com/wbfj0vqwZv – 9:30 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
Knicks announce RJ Barrett in Covid-19 protocols. Obi Toppin and Barrett Eere the two players who spoke in interview room after Toronto contest Friday. – 9:12 AM
Knicks announce RJ Barrett in Covid-19 protocols. Obi Toppin and Barrett Eere the two players who spoke in interview room after Toronto contest Friday. – 9:12 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Knicks say RJ Barrett (health and safety protocols) is out today vs. Milwaukee. Obi Toppin is also out. – 8:53 AM
Knicks say RJ Barrett (health and safety protocols) is out today vs. Milwaukee. Obi Toppin is also out. – 8:53 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Wow… Knicks announce RJ Barrett (health and safety protocols) has also been ruled out of today’s game against Milwaukee.
Obi Toppin has been ruled out as well – 8:53 AM
Wow… Knicks announce RJ Barrett (health and safety protocols) has also been ruled out of today’s game against Milwaukee.
Obi Toppin has been ruled out as well – 8:53 AM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
The Knicks say RJ Barrett is in the health and safety protocols for today’s game against Milwaukee, after Obi Toppin entered them yesterday. – 8:49 AM
The Knicks say RJ Barrett is in the health and safety protocols for today’s game against Milwaukee, after Obi Toppin entered them yesterday. – 8:49 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Knicks‘ RJ Barrett has entered health and safety protocols and is out today vs. Bucks. – 8:49 AM
Knicks‘ RJ Barrett has entered health and safety protocols and is out today vs. Bucks. – 8:49 AM
New York Knicks PR @NY_KnicksPR
RJ Barrett (health and safety protocols) is out for today’s game against Milwaukee. – 8:48 AM
RJ Barrett (health and safety protocols) is out for today’s game against Milwaukee. – 8:48 AM
Marc Berman @NYPost_Berman
#Knicks could use 2020-21 version of Julius Randle – as a leader too #Bucks #NBA nypost.com/2021/12/11/kni… – 8:13 AM
#Knicks could use 2020-21 version of Julius Randle – as a leader too #Bucks #NBA nypost.com/2021/12/11/kni… – 8:13 AM