The Milwaukee Bucks played on the road against the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon and lost by a final score of 140-106. With the loss, the Bucks dropped to 20-17 on the season and the Knicks improved to 26-14 on the year.
There is a chance that the Milwaukee Bucks and the New York Knicks could meet each other in the first round of the NBA playoffs this season. Once again, the Bucks were too dependent on Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, and they also struggled to defend the basketball.
Milwaukee Bucks Fans Displeased With Loss Against the New York Knicks
Once again, the Bucks fans were not pleased with not losing on Sunday afternoon against the Knicks. Milwaukee has struggled this season against the top-tier teams in the Eastern Conference like New York, the Boston Celtics, and the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is what the fanbase had to say after the latest loss:
Not close to a top tier team in the East. 0-8 against the Cavs, C’s and Knicks. It’s time to shake up the roster & cut ties with fan favorites
— BigDog45 (@Big4Fin5) January 12, 2025
You’re not contenders.
— MINISTRY OF TRUTH (@SteveHa10721063) January 12, 2025
Horst needs to make a move. This team can be a contender, but they need an additional piece and they need to get rid of Portis. I know…easier said than done.
— Geoff Rue (@rev_rue4072) January 12, 2025
we good. knicks just got blown out the last game at home, you knew they were gonna come pissed. went 3-1 this week, and have a easy schedule coming up. just need to stay healthy. #FearTheDeer
— Twizzy (@Tw1z2y) January 12, 2025
Jalen Brunson Owns Your Franchise @Bucks
— Rich (@Rich041709) January 12, 2025
The thing is that the issue with the Bucks all season long has been finding that third scorer. They could try and trade away Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, or other players and land another player.
Players Stats
Once again, the Milwaukee Bucks struggled to guard Jalen Brunson. He scored 44 points and shot 61.5 percent from the field. Brunson also grabbed five rebounds, recorded six assists, and recorded one steal. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 30 points and shot 62,5 percent from the field. He also grabbed five rebounds, recorded six assists, and blocked one shot for the New York Knicks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points and shot 47.6% from the field. He also grabbed 13 rebounds, recorded two assists, and blocked one shot. Damian Lillard scored 22 points, grabbed three rebounds, and recorded five assists. The Bucks will need to be better the next time they’re out on the basketball court.
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