Giannis Antetokounmpo Shines in Bucks’ 121-111 Victory Over Knicks

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 121-111 victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Antetokounmpo’s performance in the second half was pivotal, scoring 23 of his points during that time to help the Bucks overcome a double-digit deficit.

The game was tightly contested, with Antetokounmpo’s layup with 5:31 left on the clock breaking a 103-103 tie, allowing Milwaukee to take control. They finished the game on an 18-8 run, marking their third win in four games this season.

Ryan Rollins contributed significantly, scoring a career-high 25 points, while Gary Trent Jr. added 11. The Bucks, who trailed by 14 points in the first half, found their rhythm after halftime, outscoring the Knicks 35-20 in the third quarter.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 36 points but played through an injury sustained late in the game. Mikal Bridges added 24 points and 10 rebounds, achieving his second double-double since joining New York, while Landry Shamet scored 16 points. Despite Karl-Anthony Towns‘ strong rebounding performance with 12 boards, he struggled offensively, shooting only 2-of-12 for 8 points.

New York briefly led by eight points in the first quarter, but Milwaukee ended the first with a 27-26 lead. The Knicks mounted a comeback, closing the first half with a 42-22 run. However, the Bucks regained momentum in the second half, which included four ties and five lead changes, ultimately sealing their victory through Antetokounmpo and Rollins.