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The Milwaukee Bucks edged the Phoenix Suns 108–105 on March 21 at Footprint Center in a defensive struggle that fell short of the Vegas total of 218.5 points. R. Rollins led Milwaukee with 26 points, supported by K. Kuzma's 20, while J. Green paced Phoenix with 24 points and C. Gillespie added 18. The Bucks shot 50% from the field and made 16 three-pointers, compared to Phoenix's 44.9% accuracy and 15 threes, while Milwaukee's 42 rebounds outpaced the Suns' 38. Milwaukee's second quarter proved decisive—they outscored Phoenix 42–26 in that frame to build crucial separation. Phoenix's defense held firm down the stretch, limiting Milwaukee to 27 points in the fourth, but the Bucks' 114.6 offensive rating proved just enough to weather Phoenix's 110.6. The Suns' 15 turnovers versus Milwaukee's 10 also factored into the margin. This road victory strengthens Milwaukee's playoff positioning while Phoenix faces questions about closing out close contests.
