Bucks Aim for Sweep, Giannis Nears Return

0:00This is Corey with NBA News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Chicago for a key matchup against the Bulls on March 1st at 3.40pm Eastern Time. With records of 26 wins and 32 losses from Milwaukee and 24 and 36 for Chicago, the Bucks aim to cap off a season. Sweep after taking the first three gains between the Central Division rivals. South star Giannis Antieto K.O. and a bow foul, sideline for his 16th straight game by a right calf strain, the Bucks have surged ahead. They've won eight of their last 11 contests, pulling off upsets against teams like the Magic, Thunder, Heat, and Cavaliers to climb in the uh, standings. Fans and analysts see this hot streak as a game changer for Milwaukee, proving their opposed season threat even without their franchise player. The decision to hold on to Giannis at the trade deadline now looks smart, boosting hopes for a deep playoff run.

1:01Giannis shared positive updates from All Star Week, saying he feels great while ramping up drills and four on four scrimmages. Coach Doc Rivers reports he looks sharp, pointing to a return soon at home during the next 10 days against teams like Boston, Atlanta, Utah, Orlando, and Phoenix. Meanwhile the slumping bulls wrapped a winless February at 0-11 and now trailed the Bucks by three games in the play and race sitting behind. Charlotte and Atlanta by two and a half games out east. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is.