Sun Mar 30 22:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Knicks Hand Bucks Third Straight Loss, Fueled by Anunoby’s Late Surge

**Milwaukee, WI** – OG Anunoby exploded for 20 fourth-quarter points, leading the New York Knicks to a 116-107 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The win marks the Bucks’ third consecutive defeat, further jeopardizing their playoff seeding.

Anunoby finished with a game-high 31 points, while Mikal Bridges contributed 26 for the Knicks. Josh Hart added a near triple-double with 13 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Knicks dominated the turnover battle, outscoring the Bucks 26-13 in points off turnovers. They led by double digits for most of the game, taking a lead less than four minutes into the contest.

Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a foot injury – scoring 30 points with 9 rebounds and 7 assists – the Bucks couldn’t overcome the Knicks’ offensive firepower. Kyle Kuzma and Ryan Rollins each added 20 points for Milwaukee, with Rollins setting a new career high.

The Knicks’ victory marks their third win over the Bucks this season, increasing the possibility of a first-round playoff matchup between the two Eastern Conference rivals. New York currently sits third in the East, while Milwaukee is sixth, facing a dwindling chance of securing home-court advantage. The Bucks are now three games behind fourth-place Indiana and 1.5 games behind Detroit.

The Bucks will look to turn things around when they host the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, while the Knicks will face the Portland Trail Blazers at home.

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