Milwaukee, WI
Three takeaways from Milwaukee Bucks’ second straight loss to the Miami Heat
The Milwaukee Bucks faltered anew towards the Miami Warmth, absorbing a 111-95 loss with their star ahead Giannis Antetokounmpo sitting out on Saturday night time.
The Bucks ended their four-game street journey at 2-2—with the 2 losses dealt by the Warmth after beginning out with back-to-back wins towards the New York Knicks (111-107) and the Atlanta Hawks (114-105).
Restricted firepower
The Bucks additionally misplaced to the Warmth on Thursday night time, 108-102. Milwaukee didn’t have Antetokounmpo in that six-point loss, and with the two-time MVP lacking in motion once more as a result of left knee soreness, the Warmth scored a repeat.
Milwaukee often turns to the Greek Freak for scoring, and with out him, the Bucks’ offense sputtered. No Milwaukee participant breached the 20-point scoring mark. Bobby Portis Jr. was the highest scorer for the Bucks with 15 factors.
It was really a collective effort for the Bucks as Portis’ fellow starters completed in double figures. Pat Connaughton tallied 14 factors, Brook Lopez completed with 13, whereas Jrue Vacation and Grayson Allen added 12 factors every.
The Bucks had been badly out-rebounded by the Warmth, 32-51—one thing that might haven’t occurred if solely Antetokounmpo was round. Milwaukee might solely muster 26 factors within the paint whereas Miami had 54.
Scorching Miami Warmth
The Warmth performed with out Tyler Herro (Achilles soreness) and Kyle Lowry (knee discomfort) however scoring was by no means an issue for them on this match.
Gabe Vincent erupted for 27 factors, whereas Bam Adebayo feasted within the paint with 20 factors and 13 rebounds.
Victor Oladipo contributed 20 factors and Jimmy Butler had 16 for the Warmth.
Milwaukee fought arduous regardless of its depleted roster
The Bucks began gradual and trailed on the finish of the primary interval, 28-20. Miami led by as many as 15 within the second interval however Milwaukee stored combating again and trimmed the deficit to simply eight on the half, 45-53.
Vincent keyed Miami’s robust first half exhibiting by unloading 21 of his complete output within the first two quarters of play. For some time, the Bucks appeared prepared to tug off an enormous comeback after they rallied inside 62-63, halfway via the third interval.
Miami answered with six unanswered factors to stretch its result in 69-62. The sport was by no means actually shut since then because the Warmth went on to guide by as many as 19 factors to win the sport pulling away. Oladipo completed what Vincent began, as he scored 14 of his complete manufacturing within the last half.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee house fire near 7th and Lincoln
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee firefighters battled a house fire on the city’s south side on Friday morning, Dec. 27.
The fire broke out around 10:30 a.m. near 7th and Lincoln.
Milwaukee fire officials say flames were found in the rear cottage of the residents.
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All people in the home managed to get out safety.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee tow truck driver who was killed, now identified
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WBAY) – A Milwaukee tow truck driver who was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Christmas Eve, has now been identified and the suspect made an appearance in court today.
39-year-old Christopher Sponholz is charged with felony hit-and-run involving death.
He was also ticketed for failing to notify police about the accident.
Prosecutors say Sponholz was estimated to be driving 80 miles per hour when he allegedly struck 40-year-old Hussain Farhat on interstate 94 in Waukesha county.
Sponholz then allegedly fled the scene.
Farhat was loading a disabled car at the time of the accident.
According to a criminal complaint, Sponholz told friends he thought he hit a deer.
A hit-and-run conviction can bring a sentence of up to 25 years in prison.
The bond for Sponholz has been set for $750,000.
He’s due back in court on Feb. 5.
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Milwaukee, WI
Hundreds celebrated second night of Hanukkah with concert from American-Israeli rapper/singer, Nissim Black
MILWAUKEE — From all over Milwaukee, hundreds of people celebrated the second night of Hanukkah with a special performance from a world-renowned Jewish singer and rapper.
Chabad of the East Side hosted Nissim Black, an American-Israeli rapper/singer at a Milwaukee venue. Nissim Black performed some of his most popular songs for an eager crowd who knew all the words to his songs. Along with the concert, there was a menorah lighting, prayer, dreidel playing, donut bar, music synthesizers, arcade games, and more.
Dec. 26 was the second night of Hanukkah. During the eight days and nights of Hanukkah, various celebrations are being organized by local Jewish groups. The Jewish Community Center hosted a Hanukkah dinner that was accompanied by live music. The Hoan is being lit each night. Also, a public menorah is lit on Whitefish Bay on Silver Spring Drive. Different groups will light it each night around 5:30 p.m., except for Friday when it’s at 4:00 p.m. Congregation Shalom in Fox Point will host a Hanukkah service, dinner, and activities on Friday starting at 5:00 p.m.
Watch the interviews to see what it was like at the concert.
Celebrating Jewish pride on the 2nd night of Hanukkah
The best moments from the Hanukkah concert in Milwaukee
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