Fri Apr 04 01:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Bucks Blast Suns, Ending Losing Streak with Record-Setting Shooting Performance

**Milwaukee, WI** – The Milwaukee Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak with a decisive 133-123 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night at Fiserv Forum. The win was a much-needed boost for a team struggling with injuries and inconsistent play, as expressed by Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who emphasized the importance of the victory for team morale and performance.

The Bucks achieved a franchise-record 68.9% shooting, the highest by any NBA team since 1998. This exceptional performance, attributed by center Brook Lopez to improved ball movement and taking advantage of their size, propelled them to a 22-point lead in the third quarter.

Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with a remarkable 37 points, 11 assists, and 6 rebounds, showcasing his versatility as the team’s primary playmaker in the absence of Damian Lillard (out indefinitely with a blood clot). Coach Doc Rivers praised Antetokounmpo’s performance, highlighting his ability to balance scoring and playmaking.

Despite the record-breaking shooting, the Suns mounted a late comeback fueled by Devin Booker’s 39 points and Grayson Allen’s 23. The Suns capitalized on the Bucks’ 20 turnovers and second-chance opportunities, but the Bucks held on, thanks in part to a career-high 23 points from Ryan Rollins, who hit crucial late-game shots. Rollins, recently signed to a guaranteed contract, has impressed with his performance. His contributions, along with the team’s overall improved play, demonstrate a positive turnaround.

The game also marked the return of former Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer to Fiserv Forum, adding an interesting layer to the contest. Antetokounmpo noted the unusual experience of facing his former coach.

The win moves the Bucks closer to securing a playoff spot, with their next challenge being the New York Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, pending the outcome of the remaining regular season games. The Bucks’ improved performance offers a glimmer of hope as they enter the postseason.

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