Overview

• The Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to six games with a commanding 136-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 28 points and 11 rebounds.
• Securing the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference requires the Bucks to win one of their two upcoming games against the Detroit Pistons, avoiding a more challenging playoff start on the road.
• Giannis emphasized the heightened physicality and attention to detail required in playoff basketball, urging his teammates to build consistent habits for postseason success.
• Doc Rivers framed the upcoming games as a playoff preview, stressing the need to match Detroit's intensity and capitalize on the team's current momentum.
• Kyle Kuzma's improved performance, highlighted by 17 points on 63.6% shooting against the Pelicans, drew praise from Rivers as a key development for the Bucks' playoff aspirations.