Bucks Hold Off Knicks for Victory at Home
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee Bucks 121, New York Knicks 111, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks?
Milwaukee Bucks beat New York Knicks 121-111 at Fiserv Forum on October 28, 2025.
The Milwaukee Bucks secured a 121-111 victory over the New York Knicks at the Fiserv Forum, extending their lead in the season series to 2-0. The Bucks, with a home record of 4-0 this season, showcased their offensive prowess, averaging 123.7 points per game at home prior to this matchup.
Milwaukee entered the game with a 3-1 record, having lost their most recent outing against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 113-118, on October 26. This defeat snapped a streak of four consecutive wins at home, where they had averaged 126.6 points in their last five games. In contrast, the Knicks came into the contest with a 2-2 record, having lost their last game against the Miami Heat, 107-115, also on October 26. New York's recent form showed a more modest scoring average of 110.7 points per game.
The Bucks have generally performed well at home, boasting a strong home record of 4-0, while the Knicks have struggled on the road, with a 2-3 away record. In their previous meetings this season, the Knicks had lost all three encounters against the Bucks, with the most recent defeat occurring on March 29, 2025, where they fell 107-116.
In terms of injuries, both teams had key players listed as day-to-day. The Bucks were without Kevin Porter Jr. due to a knee issue, while the Knicks faced uncertainty with Jalen Brunson (wrist) and Mohamed Diawara (finger) also listed as day-to-day. The absence of these players could have impacted the offensive strategies for both teams.
The betting market reflected the Bucks as slight favorites, with a home win probability of 56.2% according to the odds provided by the market. This indicates a competitive matchup, though the Bucks' strong home performance likely influenced their status as favorites.
The game conditions were favorable for a high-scoring affair, with both teams having shown the ability to score effectively in previous outings. The Bucks' scoring plays highlighted their offensive depth, with Giannis Antetokounmpo contributing significantly, including a critical driving dunk in the fourth quarter that helped maintain their lead.
As the game progressed, the Bucks managed to keep the Knicks at bay, with key contributions from players like Mikal Bridges and Ryan Rollins. The Knicks attempted to mount a comeback, but the Bucks' defense held firm, allowing them to secure the win and continue their strong start to the season.
Injury report
- Kevin Porter Jr.Day-To-DayKneeMilwaukee Bucks
- Mohamed DiawaraDay-To-DayFingerNew York Knicks
- Jalen BrunsonDay-To-DayWristNew York Knicks
Leaders
- PointsGiannis Antetokounmpo37Milwaukee Bucks
- AssistsCole Anthony9Milwaukee Bucks
- ReboundsGiannis Antetokounmpo8Milwaukee Bucks
- PointsJalen Brunson36New York Knicks
- AssistsMikal Bridges6New York Knicks
- ReboundsKarl-Anthony Towns12New York Knicks
Recent form
Milwaukee Bucks
Last 10: 9-1Streak L1123.7 scored · 115.5 allowed per game4-0 at home
- L113-118at Cleveland CavaliersOct 26
- W122-116at Toronto RaptorsOct 24
- W133-120vs Washington WizardsOct 23
- W140-133vs Detroit PistonsApr 13
- W125-119at Detroit PistonsApr 11
- W136-111vs New Orleans PelicansApr 11
- W110-103vs Minnesota TimberwolvesApr 9
- W111-107at New Orleans PelicansApr 7
- W121-115at Miami HeatApr 6
- W126-113at Philadelphia 76ersApr 3
New York Knicks
Last 10: 5-5Streak L1110.7 scored · 109.5 allowed per game2-3 away
- L107-115at Miami HeatOct 26
- W105-95vs Boston CelticsOct 24
- W119-111vs Cleveland CavaliersOct 22
- W113-105at Brooklyn NetsApr 13
- L102-108vs Cleveland CavaliersApr 11
- L106-115at Detroit PistonsApr 10
- L117-119vs Boston CelticsApr 8
- W112-98vs Phoenix SunsApr 6
- W121-105at Atlanta HawksApr 5
- L105-124at Cleveland CavaliersApr 2
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | - | 26 | W2 | .683 | 56 |
| New York | 3 | 29 | L1 | .646 | 53 |
| Toronto | 10 | 36 | W1 | .561 | 46 |
| Philadelphia | 11 | 37 | W2 | .549 | 45 |
| Brooklyn | 36 | 62 | L3 | .244 | 20 |
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
Box score
| Stat | New York Knicks | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 39-92 | 43-79 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 54 |
| Three-pointers | 13-40 | 14-34 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 41 |
| Free throws | 20-23 | 21-24 |
| Free throw % | 87 | 88 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 17 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 34 |
| Assists | 24 | 27 |
| Steals | 9 | 7 |
| Blocks | 2 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 50 |
| Fouls | 21 | 21 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 10 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter83-85Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter85-85Jalen Brunson makes 10-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter85-87Ryan Rollins makes 2-foot two point shot (Cole Anthony assists)
- 3rd Quarter87-87Jalen Brunson makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Ariel Hukporti assists)
- 3rd Quarter88-87Jalen Brunson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter88-89Giannis Antetokounmpo makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter88-90Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter88-93Taurean Prince makes 22-foot three point jumper (Cole Anthony assists)
- 3rd Quarter91-93Jordan Clarkson makes 29-foot three pointer (Jalen Brunson assists)
- 3rd Quarter91-94Kyle Kuzma makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-95Kyle Kuzma makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter91-96Kyle Kuzma makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter94-96Mikal Bridges makes 23-foot three point jumper (Josh Hart assists)
- 4th Quarter94-97Amir Coffey makes free throw 1 of 3
- 4th Quarter94-98Amir Coffey makes free throw 2 of 3
- 4th Quarter94-99Amir Coffey makes free throw 3 of 3
- 4th Quarter96-99Tyler Kolek makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter96-101Bobby Portis makes 9-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter97-101Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter98-101Karl-Anthony Towns makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter100-101Jalen Brunson makes 12-foot pullup jump shot (OG Anunoby assists)
- 4th Quarter102-101Mikal Bridges makes two point shot (OG Anunoby assists)
- 4th Quarter103-101Mikal Bridges makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter102-103Giannis Antetokounmpo makes 1-foot dunk
- 4th Quarter102-105Giannis Antetokounmpo makes two point shot (Cole Anthony assists)
- 4th Quarter102-106Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-107Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-108Myles Turner makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter102-109Myles Turner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter104-109Jalen Brunson makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter104-111Giannis Antetokounmpo makes 13-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter104-113Ryan Rollins makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Giannis Antetokounmpo assists)
- 4th Quarter104-114Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter106-114Mikal Bridges makes 15-foot pullup jump shot (Jalen Brunson assists)
- 4th Quarter106-117Gary Trent Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Giannis Antetokounmpo assists)
- 4th Quarter108-117Jalen Brunson makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Mikal Bridges assists)
- 4th Quarter108-119Giannis Antetokounmpo makes 1-foot driving dunk
- 4th Quarter110-119Mikal Bridges makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter110-120Ryan Rollins makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-121Ryan Rollins makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Milwaukee Bucks, below favours New York Knicks.
Venue
- Fiserv ForumMilwaukee, WI
- Attendance16309
- OfficialsJosh Tiven, Jacyn Goble, Brandon Schwab
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