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NBA: Milwaukee Bucks Clinch Playoff Berth As Western Conference Battle Tightens | Sports News – News18
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Milwaukee Bucks clinched a playoff berth as the No. 5 spot from the Eastern Conference.
Milwaukee Bucks clinched the last NBA’s Eastern Conference’s automatic playoff spot (AP)
The Milwaukee Bucks clinched the last remaining automatic playoff place from the NBA‘s Eastern Conference on Saturday, before warming up for the postseason with a 121-115 overtime victory over the Miami Heat.
The Bucks had been assured of their ninth consecutive playoff appearance following the Atlanta Hawks’ 121-105 defeat to the New York Knicks earlier in the day.
The loss meant the Hawks could no longer mathematically force their way into the playoff spots and will now have to enter the four-team play-in tournament which will determine the final two postseason berths from the East.
That took the pressure off the Bucks in their road game against Miami, but they nevertheless produced a gritty performance to take down the Heat in overtime.
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 36 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple-double, while Kevin Porter Jr. added 24 from the bench.
Bam Adebayo led Miami’s scoring with 31 points, 12 rebounds and five assists. The Heat will enter the play-in tournament alongside Chicago, Atlanta and Orlando.
While the race for top six positions in the Eastern Conference is now complete, the battle in the Western Conference remains on a knife-edge with six teams locked in a neck-and-neck battle to secure the four remaining slots behind already-qualified Oklahoma City and second-placed Houston.
With the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors both winning on Friday, the race tightened further on Saturday with the sixth-placed Memphis Grizzlies (46-32) and seventh-placed Minnesota Timberwolves (46-32) grabbing vital wins.
The Grizzlies dug deep to defeat the Detroit Pistons 109-103 on the road, with Desmond Bane pouring in 38 points with seven rebounds and three assists.
Jaren Jackson Jr. added 27 points while center Zach Edey had a huge defensive performance with 21 rebounds.
Detroit star Cade Cunningham led the Pistons scoring with 25 points.
In Philadelphia, the Timberwolves remained firmly in the Western Conference playoff hunt by defeating the depleted 76ers 114-109.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 37 points while defensive linch pin Rudy Gobert had 23 points, 19 rebounds, three blocks and two steals.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was unhappy with his team’s performance, but singled out France star Gobert for praise in helping the team close out victory.
“(Gobert) refuses to let us lose on nights like this when you can argue that we probably should have,” Finch said.
“All credit to him. We highlighted his performance in the locker room — we need more guys playing with that intentionality.
“We had a bunch of guys who didn’t play well today and the energy goes down around that. Our offense is sputtering. We gotta make more energy plays, get guys going.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – AFP)
Milwaukee Police are searching for a 10-year-old boy last seen near the 4900 block of N. 52nd St.
The Milwaukee Police Department is searching for a critically missing 10-year-old boy.
Zyviane Winters was last in contact with his family on the afternoon of June 9 near the 4900 block of N. 52nd St.
Police described him as a Black male wearing a red and blue polo shirt, blue jean shorts, tall black socks and blue and white Nike Jordan sneakers. He is around 5 feet and 4 inches tall and weighs around 90 pounds, with a stocky build and a medium complexion, according to police.
The police department is asking anyone with information to call the Milwaukee Police Department District Seven at (414) 935-7272.
“Critically missing” is a label police apply to people who may be especially vulnerable due to a variety of factors.
Recently, we went on another Milwaukee adventure – AKA we caroused Cream City – and spent UNDER $20.
What is a “Milwaukee adventure?” We define it as an afternoon or evening we visit two different places on a single Jackson. It’s a challenge, but the goal is to present cheap outing itineraries you might not have considered.
Last time, we suggested gardens and sushi in Greenfield, and now we’re bringing it back to the East Side with coffee and games. The beauty of this Milwaukee adventure is it doesn’t require planning ahead, just spontaneously grab a pal any afternoon and head over to Downer Avenue for a delightfully cheap thrill.
Stop 1: Valentine Coffee Rosters
3126 N. Downer Ave., (414) 398-0220
valentinecoffeeco.com
Hours: Daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: $5-$10
This is Valentine’s newest space. Grab a drink and perhaps a snack of your choice “to go” from the locally owned Valentine Coffee. Lunch and early dinner items are also available. Head over to Old Guard Games, located one door to the north.
Step 2: Old Guard Games
3132 N. Downer Ave., (414) 988-0161
facebook.com/OldGuardMKE
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Leave your license at the front desk and borrow a tabletop game for as long as desired. Cribbage, chess, checkers and more are available – or spend a little extra and buy one of the many card games available in the shop. Take your game and your Valentine Coffee drinks to Old Guard’s outdoor cafe and enjoy the afternoon!
MILWAUKEE, WI – JUNE 08: Manny Machado #13 of the San Diego Padres celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the game between the San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Sunday, June 8, 2025 in M
MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers lost to the San Diego Padres in the final game of their series at American Family Field on Sunday, June 8. The final was 1-0, in favor of the Padres.
Game breakdown
What we know:
It took nothing more than a Manny Machado home run to take the game for the Padres on Sunday. It also secured the series for San Diego.
The Brewers have had a recent struggle at the bat. Milwaukee left 10 men on base over the last five innings.
Neither team got a hit through the first 4½ innings as Milwaukee’s Freddy Peralta and Bergert were both outstanding.
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Milwaukee’s first hit was a one-out single by Rhys Hoskins in the fifth.
The Padres broke through on Tyler Wade’s leadoff single in the sixth.
The Source: The information in this post was provided in part by FOX Sports and The Associated Press.
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