The Bucks sure like the good old Bradley Center. Too bad they haven't felt the love in any other NBA venue this season. The Bucks are win less on the road, but have a solid record at home. The team is now sitting at 4-9 in the standings, and has recently beaten powerhouses such as the Spurs and Pistons. Of course, those games have been at the Bradley Center where the Bucks seem to be able to make the shots they need and keep the game at their favored pace. A horrible five game road trip is the flip side to the success at home. The first week of January was not kind to Milwaukee, as they lost to everybody from the Nuggets to the Clippers.
The point differential is the first thing that stands out when you compare the team's performance both at home and away. All but one home win has been decided by a margin of ten points or less. Compare that with the away differential, and you see where the excitement about the Milwaukee Bucks home wins start to diminish. Milwaukee has been blown out of the water on the road more times than not. Just three of the team's losses away from the Bradley Center were by ten points or less. They fell by nearly thirty in their most recent loss to Dallas.
On the bright side, the Bucks have broken the 100 point barrier in three of their four home wins this season. That proves that the team has the ability to score points, it just needs to take that skill with them on the plane. It’s early in the season, so a quick turnaround could bring the Bucks back within striking distance of a respectable record.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Bradley Center Denied Extra Funding
Wisconsin governor Scott Walker shot down andy idea of additional funding for the Bradley Center. The home of the Milwaukee Bucks, Admirals, and the University of Marquette's basketball team has been short of cash for the better part of a year. The revenue lost from the cancellation of multiple NBA games is one of the biggest issues at hand. Low attendance at other events and a bad economy has compounded the issue.
A spokesperson for Governor Walker told reporters that the Bradley Center was denied their request for many reasons. The state already dolled out $5 million for maintenance. That money, according to the Bradley Center's board of directors, has largely been spent.
Critics of the governor's decision have pointed-out that while the Bradley Center seems like a private entity that should be responsible for its own downfall, it is in fact listed as a non-profit venue.
After being told of the Governor’s decision, the Bradley Center's directors released a statement of their own, outlining their case for additional funding. Their statement focused on one thing, Jobs. The board claims that the venue supports hundreds of jobs, and it would be unwise to put those jobs in jeopardy during this recession.
This local struggle is being played out all over the country. Do local governments spend the money on public facilities that house privately owned sports teams? Will the Bradley Center sustain itself until the issue of funding is resolved?
A spokesperson for Governor Walker told reporters that the Bradley Center was denied their request for many reasons. The state already dolled out $5 million for maintenance. That money, according to the Bradley Center's board of directors, has largely been spent.
Critics of the governor's decision have pointed-out that while the Bradley Center seems like a private entity that should be responsible for its own downfall, it is in fact listed as a non-profit venue.
After being told of the Governor’s decision, the Bradley Center's directors released a statement of their own, outlining their case for additional funding. Their statement focused on one thing, Jobs. The board claims that the venue supports hundreds of jobs, and it would be unwise to put those jobs in jeopardy during this recession.
This local struggle is being played out all over the country. Do local governments spend the money on public facilities that house privately owned sports teams? Will the Bradley Center sustain itself until the issue of funding is resolved?
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Harlem Globetrotters Milwaukee on New Year's Eve
As they do every year, the Harlem Globetrotters come to Milwaukee's Bradley Center on New Year's Eve. I can't think of a time when the Globetrotters were not part of my year-end celebration. There will be two shows, one starting at 1pm, and the other at 6pm. Tickets start at $19, and go up from there.
The Harlem Globetrotters started back in the late 1920's. There is not an exact date that I can nail down as to their first game. It all started with the Savoy Big Five basketball team that performed before ballroom dances. The team did play regular-serious games, but eventually moved on to be performers. NBA players did spend some time playing for the Globetrotters, but moved on to pro ball. Milwaukee's New Year's Eve would not be the same without the Harlem Globetrotters.
The Harlem Globetrotters started back in the late 1920's. There is not an exact date that I can nail down as to their first game. It all started with the Savoy Big Five basketball team that performed before ballroom dances. The team did play regular-serious games, but eventually moved on to be performers. NBA players did spend some time playing for the Globetrotters, but moved on to pro ball. Milwaukee's New Year's Eve would not be the same without the Harlem Globetrotters.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Bucks Open Practice Today at Bradley Center
The Milwaukee Bucks are having an open practice today. In hopes of getting fans in the seats, they are giving away a season-ticket package, along with a number of other prizes. The Bradley Center will open its doors to fans who want to see the team as it prepares for the upcoming season. The best part of the deal is that it’s free!
Fans will have the chance to watch all of their favorite players take the court and play one another, as head coach Scott Skiles leads the team through one of the first workouts of the year. All the big names will be there, including Andrew Bogut, Brandon Jennings, and new comers Tobias Harris and Stephen Jackson. Harris was the team's number one draft pick this year, is the youngest player, at nineteen years young. He is sure to garner a lot of attention from those in attendance. Rookie players are often the fresh faces that get the crowds fired up.
A half-court shooting contest will follow the event. The contest will pit a few lucky attendees against Bucks players. Those chosen will compete for bragging rights and various prize packages.
If you are wondering who to expect to see at today’s event then you're in luck. The Bucks just released their 2011 training roster:
Andrew Bogut
Jon Brockman
Carlos Delfino
Mike Dunleavy
Drew Gooden
Tobias Harris
Darington Hobson
Ron Howard
Ersan Ilyasova
Stephen Jackson
Brandon Jennings
Jon Leuer
Marcus Lewis
Shaun Livingston
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
Larry Sanders
Beno Udrih
Fans will have the chance to watch all of their favorite players take the court and play one another, as head coach Scott Skiles leads the team through one of the first workouts of the year. All the big names will be there, including Andrew Bogut, Brandon Jennings, and new comers Tobias Harris and Stephen Jackson. Harris was the team's number one draft pick this year, is the youngest player, at nineteen years young. He is sure to garner a lot of attention from those in attendance. Rookie players are often the fresh faces that get the crowds fired up.
A half-court shooting contest will follow the event. The contest will pit a few lucky attendees against Bucks players. Those chosen will compete for bragging rights and various prize packages.
If you are wondering who to expect to see at today’s event then you're in luck. The Bucks just released their 2011 training roster:
Andrew Bogut
Jon Brockman
Carlos Delfino
Mike Dunleavy
Drew Gooden
Tobias Harris
Darington Hobson
Ron Howard
Ersan Ilyasova
Stephen Jackson
Brandon Jennings
Jon Leuer
Marcus Lewis
Shaun Livingston
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
Larry Sanders
Beno Udrih
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