In a game that did not feature four of their typical five starters, the Milwaukee Bucks fell to the New York Knicks, 102-96.
The unique starting lineup in this one kept things relatively close after one. Paced by six points from Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee trailed the Knicks 32-25 after one.
Jordan Nwora and Thanasis Antetokounmpo would keep Milwaukee in this one as the second quarter progressed. At halftime, the Bucks trailed by just several points, 57-54.
Though the Bucks captured the lead midway through the third, they’d be unable to hold it throughout the quarter. Moving into the fourth, the Knicks boasted a slim 81-77 lead.