Milwaukee Bucks vs Knicks Match Player Stats: Box Score & Leaders

The Knicks have made this rivalry genuinely competitive again—New York won seven of the last 10 against Milwaukee, including a 127-98 blowout on Feb 28 where Jalen Brunson dropped 27 and OG Anunoby added 24. Yet the Bucks just handed the Knicks a 121-111 loss on Oct 28, keeping the 2025-26 season series dead even heading into their next clash. Here’s a full breakdown of the box scores, player stats, and head-to-head trends driving this matchup.

Bucks Win: 121-111 · Giannis vs Knicks: 36.0 PPG · Knicks H2H Last 10: 7-3

Bucks vs Knicks Box Score

The Bucks enter this matchup as slight favorites based on their superior shooting efficiency—Milwaukee converts at 51.31% from the field compared to New York’s 40%, and the Bucks average 122.7 points per game versus the Knicks’ 110.3. However, the Knicks have won seven of their last 10 head-to-head meetings, creating a sharp contrast between season-long efficiency and recent rivalry dominance.

Odds and picks

The Bucks’ statistical profile is impressive: 51.31% from the field, 38.46% from three, and 122.7 points per game. The Knicks counter with a 119.3 offensive rating (third in the league) and a +5.5 net rating. Recent head-to-head results favor New York, but Milwaukee’s superior shooting percentages suggest the Bucks have the edge in a single game.

Key factors

The Knicks’ 37.4% three-point shooting ranks fifth in the league, giving them a reliable floor-spacing weapon against Milwaukee’s interior-focused attack. Giannis averages 36.0 points, 16.0 rebounds, and 7.0 assists against New York this season, but the Knicks have found ways to win despite his production. Home-court advantage could tilt the scales: Milwaukee wins 66.7% of H2H games at home versus just 33.3% on the road.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Knicks Match Player Stats

The 2025-26 season series is split 1-1, with both teams winning decisively on their home court. The Bucks took the Oct 28 matchup 121-111, while the Knicks responded with a 118-109 victory on Nov 28. Their Feb 28 meeting saw New York post their most dominant performance of the stretch.

Recent game scores

The Knicks have posted three wins of 10+ points against Milwaukee in recent matchups, with the Feb 28, 2026 game (127-98) representing their most lopsided result. In that contest, the Knicks shot 52.3% from the field with 21 three-pointers, while holding the Bucks to 42.9% shooting. The Bucks’ earlier 146-point outburst against New York (Dec 5, 2023) shows both teams are capable of explosive scoring in this rivalry.

Player performances

The Oct 28 game featured Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 37-point performance on 51.3% shooting from the field, while Jalen Brunson matched with 36 points for the Knicks. Myles Turner contributed 19 points and anchored Milwaukee’s defense against New York’s frontcourt. In their Feb 28 meeting, Brunson led the Knicks with 27 points and Anunoby added 24, showcasing New York’s balanced scoring attack.

The pattern cuts both ways: the Bucks’ shooting efficiency suggests a sustainable advantage, but the Knicks’ 7-3 H2H record reflects recent dominance that can’t be dismissed.

Knicks vs Bucks Prediction

The Knicks’ 7-3 record in the last 10 meetings suggests New York matches up well against Milwaukee regardless of the Bucks’ superior efficiency numbers. The Nov 28 win (118-109) featured strong three-point shooting at 41.2%, while the Bucks’ Oct 28 victory (121-111) was decided by Giannis’ late-game scoring surge.

Head-to-head trends

New York averages 119.0 points per game in the last 10 matchups against Milwaukee, posting a 7-3 record with multiple double-digit victories. The Knicks have swept Milwaukee twice since 2023, including a 116-107 win on Mar 28, 2025 that completed a regular-season sweep. Giannis averages 36.0 points against New York this season, but the Knicks’ collective effort has overcome his individual dominance.

Injury impacts

Current injury statuses for both rosters remain unclear ahead of future matchups, which could significantly affect game outcomes. The Knicks’ depth has been tested throughout the season, with multiple players stepping up in various matchups against Milwaukee.

The upcoming Feb 27 matchup will test whether the Knicks can sustain their recent dominance or if the Bucks’ efficiency edge finally translates to consistent victories.

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The Knicks’ salary structure reflects their win-now approach, with multiple max contracts supporting their championship push. This investment has translated to strong results against the Bucks, including their 7-3 H2H record and 119.0 points per game average in recent meetings.

Salary breakdown

Karl-Anthony Towns represents the Knicks’ largest financial commitment and contributes 6.4 rebounds per game against Milwaukee, providing interior presence alongside Brunson’s perimeter scoring. Mikal Bridges adds two-way versatility that has been effective against the Bucks’ offensive attack.

Contract details

The Knicks’ payroll reflects their intent to compete immediately, with veteran salaries concentrated in their starting lineup. This financial structure has allowed New York to maintain consistency against the Bucks, resulting in their strong recent head-to-head record.

Six head-to-head categories show the Bucks holding four advantages in efficiency metrics, while the Knicks lead in recent rivalry results. Myles Turner’s 2.33 blocks per game anchors Milwaukee’s interior defense against New York.

Nine metrics reveal that the Knicks score more efficiently in head-to-head play than their season average suggests, with the 37.4% three-point shooting ranking fifth in the league.

Eleven games show a clear shift: the Knicks won seven of their last 10 against Milwaukee, with their 140-point performance on Jan 12, 2025 representing the highest-scoring game in this stretch.

The Knicks complete a regular-season sweep of the Bucks with a 116-107 victory, as OG Anunoby leads New York in scoring.

— ESPN game recap

Brunson scores 27 points, Anunoby 24 as the Knicks cruise past the Bucks 127-98.

— CBS Sports box score

For bettors weighing this matchup, the Bucks’ 51.31% shooting efficiency edge is the most reliable separator between these teams—but the Knicks’ 7-3 recent record against Milwaukee means fading the Bucks has been profitable. The Knicks average 119.0 points in these matchups, suggesting the over is live when New York is involved.