Milwaukee Close to Clinching Playoff Spot with Win Over New York
Bucks Win 9 of 10 Against Knicks
The Milwaukee Bucks (47-30) are one step closer to securing a playoff spot after defeating the New York Knicks (45-32) on Sunday night at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks' 130-129 victory marked their ninth win in the last 10 meetings against New York.
Antetokounmpo and Brunson Lead the Charge
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jalen Brunson led the scoring for their respective teams. Antetokounmpo finished with 32 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Brunson contributed 29 points and 7 assists. The two All-Stars went head-to-head in a battle of the league's top scorers, with Antetokounmpo maintaining a slight edge.
Other notable performers for the Bucks included Jrue Holiday (22 points), Brook Lopez (18 points), and Khris Middleton (16 points). For the Knicks, Julius Randle (25 points), Mitchell Robinson (17 points), and Immanuel Quickley (16 points) all made significant contributions.
Playoff Implications
The victory strengthens the Bucks' hold on the third seed in the Eastern Conference. They now sit two games ahead of the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers. With only five games remaining in the regular season, the Bucks are well-positioned to secure a home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
The Knicks, meanwhile, remain in sixth place in the East but are just one game behind the fifth-seeded Philadelphia 76ers. With a strong finish to the season, New York could move up in the standings and potentially secure a favorable matchup in the first round.
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