Game overview
On November 28, 2025, the New York Knicks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 118–109 in an NBA matchup. The game featured shifts in momentum, with Milwaukee giving up a double-digit advantage in the second half.
Final score and scoring by quarter
The Knicks outscored the Bucks across the final three quarters to overturn Milwaukee’s early edge. Quarter-by-quarter scoring shows how New York gradually took control on both ends of the floor.
Team scoring breakdown
- Bucks by quarter: 37, 25, 26, 21 – total 109 points.
- Knicks by quarter: 33, 28, 31, 26 – total 118 points.
Key storyline
The Bucks built a lead that reached 12 points but were unable to maintain it as the Knicks increased defensive pressure and improved their rebounding. New York’s stronger finish in the fourth quarter, including controlling the glass, allowed the Knicks to secure a home victory.
Highlight performances
Giannis Antetokounmpo was the central figure for Milwaukee, producing a dominant scoring and rebounding line. For New York, wing and backcourt players contributed with aggressive play and strong work on the boards in the closing minutes.
Notable individual stats
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL): 30 points on 10‑for‑14 shooting from the field, 15 rebounds, and frequent trips to the free-throw line.
- Josh Hart (NYK): 15 rebounds, including crucial late boards that helped seal the result for the Knicks.
Swing moments
One of the pivotal sequences came when the Knicks erased a deficit early in the second quarter, tying the score at 37–37 after trailing since late in the first period. In the final minute, Hart’s rebounding surge and the Knicks’ late scoring stretch pushed the margin to a decisive two‑possession lead and then beyond.
Bucks squander 12-point lead, fall to Knicks.
Author’s summary
A strong start was not enough for Milwaukee, as New York’s persistent rebounding and late-game composure turned a double-digit deficit into a confident 118–109 win.
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