SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KHRIS MIDDLETON
#22 - SMALL FORWARD - MILWAUKEE BUCKS
20.9 PPG
6.2 RPG
4.3 APG
LeBron James makes All-NBA team for record 16th time LeBron James now stands alone in All-NBA recognition history, getting there unanimously
Can't guide Milwaukee to victory Middleton finished with 23 points (8-25 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven boards, six assists, and one steal in 42 minutes of a 103-94 loss to Miami on Tuesday.
Impact Middleton once again took on the role of team leader without MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) playing, but after a strong start, Milwaukee was relegated to just trying to hold on, ultimately coming up short. This postseason saw highs and lows for Middleton, as he took on a central role at times, but the Bucks never fully reached their potential since entering the bubble, concluding with another exit before the Finals.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Heat reach the East finals, top Bucks to win series 4-1 Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are headed to the Eastern Conference finals
SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucks hoping to see Antetokounmpo can play Game 5 vs. Heat The Milwaukee Bucks will play another day
SEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beating the Heat When Giannis Antetokounmpo went down, Khris Middleton stepped up. And now, Milwaukee has a chance.
SEPTEMBER 7
Shannon Sharpe: Bucks proved the fight is still on after losing Giannis in Gm4 win over Heat | UNDISPUTED
SEPTEMBER 7 • Fox Sports
Miami looks to secure series against Milwaukee in game 5 The Miami Heat look to clinch the Eastern Conference second round over the Milwaukee Bucks in game five
SEPTEMBER 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
With season on line and Giannis out, Khris Middleton keeps Bucks' hopes alive Middleton remained aggressive and carried the Bucks to victory with Antetokounmpo in the locker room, forcing a Game 5.
SEPTEMBER 6 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Middleton Takes Over After Giannis Injury Despite missing the Greek Freak for much of the game, the Bucks are alive against the Heat. This is how it happened.
SEPTEMBER 6
Steps up in Giannis' absence Middleton finished with 36 points (12-28 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight boards, eight assists and two steals in 48 minutes of a 118-115 overtime win against Miami on Sunday.
Impact Middleton took on the onus of go-to playmaker after teammate and superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) left the game in the first quarter. Middleton got off to a slow start but turned it on in the third quarter as Milwaukee fought tooth and nail to keep it close. After failing to score in the fourth, he went on to hit a clutch three in overtime to put his team up and extend the series to Game 5.
SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Khris Middleton, Bucks Stun Jimmy Butler, Heat in OT Win After Giannis' Injury Put away the brooms and t he speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future. Milwaukee's season isn't over just yet. The Bucks can thank K...
SEPTEMBER 6 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM
No Giannis, no problem: Bucks top Heat in OT, force Game 5 The Milwaukee Bucks lost the first three games of the Eastern Conference semifinals, then lost the NBA’s MVP while trying to fend off elimination
SEPTEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucks' Antetokounmpo misses most of Game 4 with ankle injury Reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks was knocked out of Game 4 of his team’s Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Miami Heat with a sprained rig...
SEPTEMBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shooting woes in Game 3 loss Middleton scored 18 points (7-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding three rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block in 36 minutes during Friday's Game 3 loss against the Heat.
Impact Middleton needed 16 shots to score 18 points in Friday's loss, and he was a non-factor in the fourth quarter when the Bucks needed him the most. Middleton had shown signs of life after a slow start to the playoffs, but the eight-year veteran has shot just 40.9 percent from the field in seven postseason contests thus far. That's quite a drop-off considering he shot 49.7 percent from the field during the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Heat have Bucks in serious trouble going into Game 3 Having the NBA’s best record during the regular season shows the obvious potential of the Milwaukee Bucks
SEPTEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shannon Sharpe discusses Giannis' last second foul on Butler to give Heat a 2-0 lead over Bucks | UNDISPUTED
SEPTEMBER 3 • Fox Sports
Scores 23 in loss Middleton had 23 points (6-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 11-12 FT), eight assists and six rebounds in Wednesday's Game 2 loss to Miami.
Impact Coming off of a productive Game 1, Middleton had another solid night, combining with Giannis Antetokounmpo to score 52 points. Middleton was a plus-18 in his 33 minutes, but the Bucks ultimately fell 116-114 and now trail in the series 0-2.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Butler makes FTs with no time left, lifts Heat past Bucks Jimmy Butler made two free throws with no time remaining and the Miami Heat wasted a six-point lead in the final seconds yet found a way to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-114 for a 2...
SEPTEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bucks players upset with Wisconsin Legislature's inaction Milwaukee Bucks players and the team’s coach say they are disappointed that Republicans who control the Wisconsin Legislature didn’t take action on policing reform bills during a s...
SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami takes 1-0 lead into game 2 against Milwaukee The Miami Heat take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series
SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drops 28 points in Game 1 loss Middleton amassed 28 points (12-24 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Monday's 115-104 Game 1 loss to the Heat.
Impact Middleton kept his foot on the gas, leading the team in scoring. Unfortunately, his running mate, Giannis Antetokounmpo, was held to just 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting and a pathetic 4-of-12 from the line. The Heat did a tremendous job of forcing the ball out of Giannis's hands, and Middleton is typically going to be the next man up whenever that happens. The Bucks will look to turn things around in Game 2 on Wednesday, and they'll need their stars to lead the way.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Milwaukee Bucks: Time for Khris Middleton to get it together in the NBA playoffs The Milwaukee Bucks have had a fantastic season thanks in no small part to Khris Middleton, but he needs to get it together already in the N...
AUGUST 31 • HOOPSHABIT.COM
Bucks, Heat set to open Eastern Conference semifinal series Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinal matchup between the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks and fifth-seeded Miami Heat is Monday night in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nears triple-double Middleton managed 21 points (7-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 118-104 Game 5 win over the Magic.
Impact Middleton was marvelous, flirting with a triple-double while pacing the team in minutes and dimes. No other Buck saw more than 28 minutes, and Middleton is likely to be heavily relied upon in the team's second round series against Miami. Middleton may very well be tasked with covering (and being covered by) Heat star Jimmy Butler. During three regular season matchups versus Miami this season, Middleton averaged 23.3 points (43.5 FG%, 40.7 3Pt%, 90.5 FT%), 5.3 boards, 3.7 assists and 0.7 steals in 33.0 minutes.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE
Bucks beat Magic 118-104, take series in 5 games Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 17 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 118-104 on Saturday to close out the Eastern Conference series in five games
AUGUST 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
