Knicks Dominate Bucks in Commanding Victory
In a commanding display, the New York Knicks triumphed over the Milwaukee Bucks with a decisive score of 127-98 during a game held in Milwaukee on Friday night. Leading the charge for the Knicks was Jalen Brunson, who put up an impressive 27 points, while OG Anunoby contributed significantly with 24 points of his own.
Key Contributions
The team’s success was further bolstered by contributions from Karl-Anthony Towns, who recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds, and additional scoring from Landry Shamet (15 points), Josh Hart (12 points), and both Mikal Bridges and Mohamed Diawara, who chipped in 10 points each. Notably, New York excelled from beyond the arc, hitting 21 of their 42 three-point attempts.
Bucks’ Struggles
On the Bucks’ side, Myles Turner had a strong first half, scoring 19 points with 18 of those coming before the halftime break. Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis added 17 and 14 points, respectively, while Ryan Rollins finished with 13 points. Despite Milwaukee’s recent run of form, having won eight of their last ten games, they struggled to keep pace in this encounter, especially given the fatigue from playing their fifth match in eight days.
Game Highlights
New York jumped to an early lead, outscoring the Bucks 38-30 in the first quarter, largely due to Brunson’s stellar performance, with 22 points in that quarter alone—the highest for any Knicks player this season in a single quarter. Notably, Brunson showcased remarkable shooting efficiency, making 9 of 10 attempts, including all three three-pointers he took. The Bucks, however, stayed competitive early in the game, going 7 for 11 from deep in the first quarter.
The Knicks continued to build on their lead into the second quarter, opening with an 8-point run to extend their advantage to 16. By halftime, they had increased their lead to 20 points, holding a 77-57 scoreline while shooting 60% overall. As the third quarter unfolded, New York’s lead swelled to 24 points, though the Bucks momentarily reduced the gap to 15 following a 9-0 run that saw Brunson receive a technical foul.
Late in the third quarter, the Knicks reached the 100-point milestone and further widened the gap to a staggering 32 points in the fourth quarter. Milwaukee struggled with ball security, committing a total of 16 turnovers that allowed the Knicks to convert those into 19 points. Moreover, the Bucks were without their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed his 14th straight game due to a strained right calf but has been practicing with the team.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, the Knicks will play the San Antonio Spurs at home this Sunday, while the Bucks will head to Chicago to face the Bulls on the same day.
