Tue Mar 25 04:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Bucks Aim for Winning Road Trip Against Budenholzer’s Suns
**PHOENIX, AZ** – The Milwaukee Bucks look to secure a winning record on their five-game road trip tonight as they face their former coach, Mike Budenholzer, and the Phoenix Suns at PHX Arena. A win would give the Bucks their third consecutive road victory and improve their season record to 11 games over .500.
The Bucks (40-30) enter the game having won three of their last four, while the Suns (34-37) have won three straight and four of their last five, despite struggling throughout the season. The matchup is particularly intriguing given Budenholzer’s history with Milwaukee, where he coached the team to an NBA Championship in 2021 before being dismissed last year.
Milwaukee led after the first and second quarters, but Phoenix outscored them 27-20 in the third, taking an 81-78 lead into the final frame. Kevin Durant’s 13-point third-quarter performance was a key factor in the Suns’ comeback. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks’ scoring in the first half with 15 points.
The Bucks’ All-Star point guard, Damian Lillard, will miss his third straight game due to a calf injury, described by coach Doc Rivers as a day-to-day issue. Lillard has undergone imaging but the team is still awaiting a definitive diagnosis.
Meanwhile, the Bucks welcomed back center Jericho Sims, who recently underwent surgery on his right thumb. Sims, acquired at the trade deadline, is expected to be ready for the playoffs.
The game, set to tip off at 9 p.m. CT, will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. Phoenix is currently favored by 2.5 points, with the over/under set at 223.5 points. The emotional reunion between the Bucks and their former coach promises a compelling game for both teams.
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