Milwaukee, WI
Vote in the Brew Hoop Tuesday Tracker: NBA Cup Finals edition
I’ve already written ad nauseam about the NBA Cup in concept and in practice, so I’ll avoid that here and talk about what getting here actually means for this Bucks team. We all know that Milwaukee was pretty much left for dead by the national media after their 2-8 start. Rather than celebrate their return to contention following their 12-3 stretch that followed, the response outside Milwaukee has mostly been just to stop the Giannis trade speculation or takes about the team being cooked. That’s definitely good.
Will tonight’s game, though not counting in the standings, improve their perception around the league even more? A decisive win over the West-leading Thunder probably would do that. It needn’t be wire-to-wire, but they’d have to hold a double-digit lead for most, if not all, of the second half for many to think the Bucks controlled this game.
That’s a tall order against the league’s top defensive unit, who has been near the top of the league for the entire year to this point. So let’s say it’s a W in a close game. I’ll be surprised if Milwaukee is being heralded as “back” or once again regarded as a true title contender by the consensus. A close loss probably won’t change anyone’s opinion of the team, whereas a decisive defeat or blowout will give a lot of fuel to the naysayers.
As long as the margin is within 10 and the game remains close throughout, the outcome of this game probably won’t change many people’s opinions about the Bucks. Maybe we glean some things from how they match up with OKC specifically, but this is a team lacking Chet Holmgren. I don’t necessarily think this game tells us any more about how Milwaukee fares against the current best teams in the league than a matchup with Boston, Cleveland, or New York would. They’re chasing those teams in the standings, after all, so there’s plenty of juice for those games too, just not the same type of juice tonight has.
In this week’s Tuesday Tracker, we get your thoughts on the title game and what it means for your personal perspective on the Bucks. We also revisit two areas of the team where the numbers continue to improve from their early season nadirs: Bobby Portis and the defense.
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Does this 83rd game mean anything to you as a fan?
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Yes, because it’s a competitive basketball game
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How does the Bucks’ performance in the NBA Cup knockout stage impact your outlook for the rest of the season?
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More optimistic that they could win the NBA title
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More optimistic that they’ll win multiple playoff series, but still won’t win it all
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No more or less optimistic
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Do you want the title game to count in the standings?
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Yes, win or lose
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Only an extra win for the victor and not an extra loss for the loser
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No, keep it as is
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Over his last four games, Bobby Portis is averaging 16.0 PPG and 10.5 RPG on .587/.467/.600 shooting. Is he currently in your good graces?
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Yes, and he never left
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Yes, though he wasn’t until recent games
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Yes, but he should still be traded this season or in the offseason
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No, and he should be traded this season
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No, but he should remain on the team at least through the playoffs
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The Bucks’ defense ranks 13th in defensive rating (0.1 above league average) per Basketball-Reference and 17th (1.1 below league average) per Cleaning The Glass, which filters out garbage time and heaves. Describe their defense:
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A strong unit that will finish top ten
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Undoubtedly above average
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Average or close to it
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Undoubtedly below average
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Do you approve of the job Doc Rivers is doing as the Bucks’ head coach?
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Do you approve of the job Jon Horst is doing as the Bucks’ general manager?
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Do you think this Bucks team can win the title as currently constructed?
As always, this poll will be open until midnight Central on Friday, and we’ll post the results later that day. Thanks for voting!
Milwaukee, WI
Weezer coming to Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee for ‘Gathering’ tour
Your quick guide to Milwaukee concerts in spring 2026
Here’s a look at some of the top acts coming to the Milwaukee area from March through May 2026.
After kicking off a Summerfest show in the American Family Insurance Amphitheater in 2021 with Fall Out Boy and Green Day, Weezer is coming back to Milwaukee to headline Fiserv Forum.
Rivers Cuomo and company will be at the Bucks’ arena Oct. 7 for “The Gathering Tour” with The Shins and Silversun Pickups opening.
Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. April 3 at ticketmaster.com, with the presale underway.
Milwaukee, WI
Teen takeover chaos; Milwaukee police monitor gatherings
Milwaukee police monitor “teen takeovers”
Police monitored potential teen takeovers across Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 31, after prior arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park, with increased security at 3rd St. Market Hall.
MILWAUKEE – Police and business owners across Milwaukee are responding to a nationwide trend of teen takeovers after recent gatherings turned chaotic.
What we know:
In the past few days, large gatherings organized by teens and promoted on social media led to arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park.
Glendale police said at least 13 people were arrested Sunday after Bayshore was overrun. Police also arrested a teen at Moody Park after gunshots were fired during a gathering.
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On Tuesday, police monitored another possible takeover at 3rd St. Market Hall after a digital flyer circulated online.
Owner Omar Shaikh said security was increased as a precaution. Officers were stationed at entrances and certain doors were locked. Security also checked IDs for anyone appearing under 18.
Shaikh said new policies are now in place at 3rd St. Market Hall. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian, and only people 21 or older will be allowed after 8 p.m.
What they’re saying:
Community intervention groups, including 414Life, were also present.
“A lot of our youth are in survival mode and having trained professionals as a mentor that identify with their struggles is key to how we shift them from being in survival mode, to more of a life,” said David Sinclair, 414Life outreach director.
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The Milwaukee Police Department also monitored possible gatherings at Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 after another social media post circulated. Police said things remained quiet in those areas Tuesday night.
Community advocates say providing alternatives is key to preventing violence.
“For the youth that are participating in some of this violence in our community, I think that’s a call for help,” said Deputy Kristine Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. “I think it’s definitely something all of us as community partners need to come together.”
The Source: FOX6 News talked with officials from the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and 3rd St. Market Hall.
Milwaukee, WI
What’s the weather forecast in Milwaukee? Thunderstorms to close out March
Time lapse of the March 10 winter storm in downtown Milwaukee
Check out a time lapse of the March 10 winter storm in downtown Milwaukee.
Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thunderstorms are sweeping through Milwaukee to close out March before April showers kick off the rest of the week.
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan said after a brief pause in morning thunderstorms, Milwaukee residents should expect stormy conditions to return during the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31.
There is an 80% chance for rain, with between a quarter- and half-inch possible, the weather service said. Temperatures are expected to rise to 60 degrees before noon before sinking to 43 degrees for the rest of the day.
Hail and damaging winds are possible during the afternoon storms March 31.
From Wednesday, April 1 to Friday, April 3, new rain could total anywhere from nearly 2 inches on the low end to more than 3 inches on the high end.
The areas north of Highway 18 and Interstate 94 could see a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain between April 1 and April 2.
Thursday, April 2 is forecast to be the stormiest day, with thunderstorms expected before 10 a.m. and after 1 p.m. Wind gusts could possibly reach 30 mph.
April 3 could bring some partly sunny relief during the first half of the day before an evening thunderstorm, with a 70% chance of rain again.
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