SPORTS LINE
The Milwaukee Bucks.
The team knows that this is a critical season for them. The Bucks All-Stars are playing fewer minutes overall, but more minutes together as Milwaukee has won seven of its last eight games. After getting taken out of the playoffs by the Pacers last year in the first round, they have been motivated to make a deeper run in this year’s playoffs. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 32 points to bring his career total over 20,000, Damian Lillard added 34 points and Kevin Porter Jr. had a triple-double as the surging Milwaukee Bucks trounced the short-handed Dallas Mavericks 137-107 last Wednesday night. The Bucks posted their highest point total and most lopsided victory of the season. Milwaukee was very aggressive at the trade deadline this year. They went ahead and picked up Kyle Kuzma and Kevin Porter Jr. in separate deals. The Milwaukee Bucks are still trying to figure out what makes them the best possible team.
After trading for Kyle Kuzma at the trade deadline, they have been focused on getting him integrated with the rest of the roster. Porter Jr. has really been impressive with the Bucks since joining Milwaukee. Since joining the Bucks, Porter Jr. has been able to lead the bench unit to be a more dangerous unit. He has been the point guard who has set everything up. Porter Jr. gives the Bucks what they need for the bench: a floor general who can put people in the right space to be successful. Milwaukee only needs about 16 minutes per game from him, and that’s what he’s giving them. He’s been really good on defense too, averaging 1.5 steals a game in those 16 minutes. Having someone like Porter Jr. to help the Bucks’ bench makes them a lot more dangerous. They are good enough to win the title, as long as everyone is healthy.
The Milwaukee Brewers.
The team’s home opener is just about two short weeks away! The Crew will take on the Kansas City Royals on Monday, March 31 at 1:10 p.m. The Crew will host Kansas City for three games (March 31-April 2) and then continue the homestand with a four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds (April 3-6). The team will remember legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker, who died in January, with his signature across the outfield grass, a moment of silence, and the Milwaukee debut of the Uecker jersey patch on all on-field personnel jerseys. Fans can stop by the pedestrian bridge to participate in trivia sessions with in-game hosts Nicole and Carrie, hop in the Brew Crew photo booth, and meet Brewers mascots who will make appearances throughout the morning. Pregame entertainment will include drumline performances from both Ronald Reagan High School and South Division High School and dance performances from the Milwaukee Dancing Grannies.
DJ King James and DJ Rick Jules will help get the party started near both the pedestrian bridge and the clock tower. The 5 Card Studs will rock the Miller Lite Landing from the gates open until pregame ceremonies begin. DJ EJ will keep the energy going throughout the game and between innings. Enjoy a variety of new offerings for the 2025 Brewers season, including “The Alley” located on the left field Loge Level, boasting local food truck vendors. In addition to the food offerings, the space includes a new bar, creating a unique gathering space for fans. The Crew is offering an exclusive Jackson Chourio T-shirt with select Opening Day Terrace Level seats. Only 5,000 special ticket packages are available. All ticketed fans who enter the gates will receive a 2025 magnetic schedule presented by Palermo’s Pizza. There are still some tickets available for the game. The Brewers open the season in New York against the Yankees on March 27.
