Bucks 121–111 Knicks | Antetokounmpo (37) powers Milwaukee; Rollins closes late

Milwaukee, WI • Fiserv Forum • Tuesday night

Bucks 121–111 Knicks: Antetokounmpo drops 37, Rollins and late stops stifle Brunson’s rally

Milwaukee built a 19-point halftime cushion, survived a 50–34 third-quarter surge led by Jalen Brunson, and closed with key defense and timely buckets.

Final Score

REG • 48:00

Milwaukee Bucks

Home

121 — 111

Milwaukee wins by 10

New York Knicks

Road

Top Scorer

Giannis Antetokounmpo — 37 Pts

Turning Point

4Q defense + Rollins jumper at 2:36

Third-Quarter Swing

NYK 50–34 in Q3; MIL led 94–91

Scoring by Quarter

Game flow and momentum

Clutch Time (Last 5:00)

Key plays and score progression

Key Players — P/A/R/S/B

Primary contributors

By-Quarter Recap

Narrative highlights

Q1 — Even Start (MIL 27, NYK 26)

Miles Bridges and R. Rollins traded early threes. Jalen Brunson tallied 15 in the first; Giannis facilitated with 4 points but controlled pace.

Q2 — Breakaway (MIL 33–15; 60–41 HT)

Milwaukee tightened defense, ran in transition. Giannis asserted inside; C. Anthony set the table with 6 first-half assists. Knicks struggled with turnovers and efficiency.

Q3 — The Brunson Blitz (NYK 50–34; 94–91)

Brunson poured in 14 as New York erased the gap, aided by Lonnie Shamet’s shooting (13 in Q3). Bucks clung to a three-point edge entering the fourth.

Q4 — Milwaukee Closes (121–111)

Knicks tied it multiple times, but Bucks forced tough looks and key turnovers. Rollins hit a late pull-up; Giannis free throws and a Trent Jr. dagger three iced it.

Clutch Sequence

5:00 107–103 • 4:02 Turner FTs after KAT O-foul • 3:24 Brunson steal + layup 109–105 • 2:36 Rollins pull-up 113–105 • 1:27 Trent Jr. 3 off Giannis dime 117–107 • FT: 121–111.

Standouts

Giannis: 37 Pts, 7 Ast, 6 Reb, 2 Blk • Brunson: 36 Pts, 4 Reb, 2 Ast, 2 Stl • Rollins: 25 Pts, 4 Ast, 2 Reb, 4 Stl • Bridges: 24 Pts, 6 Ast, 8 Reb • C. Anthony: 9 Ast.