Milwaukee, WI
How Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Milwaukee Bucks ended the longest winning streak in American History
The 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers have been on an unprecedented streak — they received 33 video games in a row, constructing their case as the best crew of all time. However then, they matched up towards Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the Milwaukee Bucks on January 9, 1972.
Kareem dominated Wilt
The Bucks ended up beating the Lakers, ending the longest profitable streak in all American sports activities leagues. They have been led by Kareem Abdul Jabbar, who outplayed Wilt Chamberlain by scoring 39 factors together with 20 rebounds. The Lakers huge man put up 15 factors, 12 rebounds, and 6 blocks in a 120-104 loss in Milwaukee.
Jerry West led his crew with 20 factors however solely shot 5-for-16 from the sphere. Jim McMillian, Gail Goodrich, and Completely happy Hairston all had 18 factors for the Lakers who misplaced their first sport since October 31, 1971.
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Lucius Allen put up 18 for Milwaukee. Oscar Robertson and John Block each added 17, serving to the Bucks seize their twentieth win in 21 video games.
“We’ll beat them,” the Bucks’ head coach Larry Costello mentioned earlier than the sport to The New York Instances. “We’re the champs, and all they’ve is the streak.”
Enjoying down Bucks’ win
After the sport, Chamberlain and McMillian performed down the Bucks’ victory by saying that the Lakers’ poor efficiency was the one motive Milwaukee got here out on high.
“If I needed to single out one factor, I might say that the Bucks’ aggressive protection was the distinction. We needed to work for each shot we took, and we could not get our working sport going as a result of they picked up our guards within the backcourt,” Wilt mentioned.
“I do not wish to take something away from Milwaukee, however this is without doubt one of the weakest video games we have performed in a very long time,” McMillian added.
The Lakers would get their revenge by beating the Bucks within the Western Convention Finals, and ultimately profitable the title. Additionally, their 33-game win streak continues to be the longest in NBA historical past.
Milwaukee, WI
Sheboygan overnight shooting, 2 injured; suspect in custody
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. – Two people were injured, and a suspect is in custody, following a shooting in Sheboygan early Sunday morning, Nov. 24.
According to the Sheboygan Police Department, at about 2:20 a.m., Sheboygan Police officers and Sheboygan Fire Department paramedics were dispatched to the area of 10th and Huron for a report of multiple shots fired.
Upon arrival, authorities found two men with gunshot wounds.
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The victims, ages 25 and 23, were transported to Milwaukee and Appleton area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The shooting suspect was quickly identified, and a 28-year-old man was taken into custody.
The suspect will be referred to the Sheboygan County District Attorney’s Office for charges.
Anyone with information regarding this incident should call the Sheboygan Police Department at 920-459-3333.
Milwaukee, WI
LaMelo Ball scores 50 points in Charlotte Hornets’ game vs. Milwaukee Bucks
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The Charlotte Hornets lost a close game to the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, but LaMelo Ball’s name will still go in the history books.
Ball, 23, scored a career-high 50 points in the Hornet’s 125-119 loss to the Bucks at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. He went 17-of-38 from the field and 6-of-17 from beyond the arc in 40 minutes of play. Ball had 10 points at halftime, before dropping 40 in the second half. He finished the night with 10 assists, five rebounds and one steal.
Ball is the fifth player this season to score at least 50 points in a game, joining De’Aaron Fox (60, Nov. 15), Giannis Antetokounmpo (59, Nov. 13), Victor Wembanyama (50, Nov. 13) and Paolo Banchero (50, Oct. 28).
Ball is only the ninth player in NBA history to post a stat line of 50-plus points, five-plus rebounds, 10-plus assists and five-plus 3s in the same game, joining James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Damian Lillard, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Steph Curry, Donovan Mitchell and Kevin Porter Jr.
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Milwaukee man killed, family heartbroken before the holidays: 'He didn’t deserve this'
MILWAUKEE – Heartbroken before the holidays, the family of a 25-year-old Milwaukee man is looking for justice after he was shot and killed Thursday night on the city’s northwest side.
Loved ones of Nasif Bowie told FOX6 News he was near Houston and Congress celebrating a “Friendsgiving” when someone shot both him and his friend. They want the person responsible to be arrested.
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“I never imagined nothing like this would happen to him, ever,” said Rickell Lovley, Bowie’s sister. “He didn’t deserve this. He had so many people who cared about him.”
Police said the shooting happened just before 9:30 p.m. One person – since identified as Bowie – died at the scene. A 23-year-old was seriously wounded.
Scene at Houston and Congress, Milwaukee
“He had such a bright future,” said friend Zarieanna McCoy. “He really was on his business. He went to school, got his degree, he wanted to go into real estate, he was doing a notary business.”
Family members said there are still a lot of unanswered questions.
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“He was just at the wrong place, wrong person there at the time,” Lovley said.
Saturday, loved ones returned to the area and sent off a sea of balloons and a swarm of goodbyes. McCoy said the prayer now is to find the person responsible.
“Just really hoping that we can get justice for him and his family,” she said.
Balloon release for Nasif Bowie near Houston and Congress
They are balancing that plea for accountability with the pain of trying to understand their loss.
“He didn’t deserve this,” Lovley said. “I’m so sorry that this happened to him.”
At last check, police are still looking for whoever is responsible. Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.
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