Overview
- Milwaukee erased a 14-point deficit to beat New York 121-111 as Giannis Antetokounmpo logged 37 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists on 16-of-22 shooting, with 23 after halftime.
- During the third-quarter surge, Antetokounmpo yelled “This is my city” and later downplayed reports of a Knicks preference, saying he ignores speculation and is focused on representing Milwaukee.
- Jalen Brunson scored 36 points for the Knicks and returned after a groin scare to finish the game.
- Karl-Anthony Towns struggled with 8 points on 2-for-12 shooting, and New York was short-handed without Mitchell Robinson (ankle management), Miles McBride (personal) and Guerschon Yabusele (sprained knee).
- The game followed ESPN’s report of brief Bucks–Knicks trade talks; Doc Rivers said the drama was media-driven, and Antetokounmpo said the win held extra meaning after New York swept Milwaukee last season.