Overview
- Milwaukee erased a 12-point halftime deficit to beat New York 121-111, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 37 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists.
- Jalen Brunson scored 36 for the Knicks and briefly appeared to injure his leg/groin in the fourth quarter before remaining in the game.
- Antetokounmpo declined to engage on reports that he would prefer New York if traded, saying he is focused on representing the Bucks.
- Doc Rivers said the Bucks had no internal drama over the offseason chatter, and Antetokounmpo was heard declaring, “This is my city,” during the comeback.
- Context around potential future moves remains unchanged for now, with prior reports of New York interest, a six‑month trade limit on Mikal Bridges’ new deal until early February, and two years left on Antetokounmpo’s extension.