Bucks Defeat Knicks 121-111 Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo's Dominance

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks 121-111 at the Fiserv Forum, with Giannis Antetokounmpo delivering a dominant performance of 35 points on efficient shooting. Despite Jalen Brunson's strong offensive effort of 36 points, the Knicks struggled, particularly with Karl-Anthony Towns' poor shooting performance of 8 points on 2-of-12 shooting, contributing to the loss. The Knicks initially took a strong second-quarter lead, outscoring the Bucks 45-32, but the Bucks rallied in the third quarter to regain control. A key moment was when Brunson appeared to injure his groin late in the game, forcing him to limp through the final minutes, during which the Knicks were outscored by 10 points. The Knicks' offense largely relied on Brunson and Mikal Bridges, while Towns has found difficulty adapting to the new system under coach Mike Brown. This loss marked the Knicks' second consecutive defeat as they begin their road trip, highlighting ongoing challenges despite individual player efforts.