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The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New York Knicks 121–111 on October 28 at Fiserv Forum, with Giannis Antetokounmpo's 37 points and Royce Rollins's 25 points driving the home victory. Milwaukee's offensive efficiency proved decisive, posting a 122.8 rating while holding New York to 113.1 on defense. The Bucks shot 54.4 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers, establishing control through a balanced attack that generated 27 assists on 121 points. New York's Jalen Brunson matched Antetokounmpo with 36 points and Mikal Bridges added 24, but the Knicks' 42.4 field-goal percentage and second-half collapse—scoring just 40 combined points in the third and fourth quarters after a 45-point second quarter—proved fatal. Milwaukee's defensive intensity tightened considerably after halftime, while New York's 45 rebounds couldn't overcome their shooting struggles. The loss signals early-season vulnerability for the Knicks' perimeter game, while the Bucks' balanced scoring depth and second-half adjustments suggest a formidable conference contender.
