{"id":629483,"date":"2026-02-28T02:36:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T02:36:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/629483\/"},"modified":"2026-02-28T02:36:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T02:36:39","slug":"bucks-vs-knicks-jalen-brunson-torching-milwaukee-early","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/629483\/","title":{"rendered":"Bucks vs Knicks: Jalen Brunson torching Milwaukee early"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> finish a four-game home stand on Feb. 27 when they face the New York Knicks<\/a> at Fiserv Forum.<\/p>\n

More: An ex-Bucks player helped a 7-foot Cameroon prospect land in Delafield<\/a><\/p>\n

After a wearying road schedule in January, the Bucks are enjoying a long stretch at home. Their next road game is a quick jaunt to Chicago on March 1 before a five-game stand at home.<\/p>\n

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Follow along for live updates from Fiserv Forum:<\/p>\n

Jalen Brunson red-hot for Knicks<\/p>\n

Knicks superstar guard Jalen Brunson torched the Bucks for 22 points in the first quarter as New York took a 38-30 advantage.<\/p>\n

Brunson made nine of his 10 attempts while playing all 12 minutes of the opening quarter.<\/p>\n

Both teams were hot from long range, combining to shoot 13 for 20 on 3-pointers. Myles Turner was 3 for 4 from deep for the Bucks.<\/p>\n

Is Giannis playing tonight?<\/p>\n

No. The Bucks star remains out with a soleus strain in his right calf that he suffered on Jan. 23.<\/p>\n

What is the Bucks record without Giannis?<\/p>\n

11-16<\/a><\/p>\n

Milwaukee is 15-15 when Antetokounmpo plays any number of minutes.<\/p>\n

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Taurean Prince, out (neck surgery)<\/p>\n

Giannis Antetokounmpo, out (right calf strain)<\/p>\n

Guards: Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, AJ Green<\/p>\n

New York Knicks injury report<\/p>\n

Miles McBride, out (pelvic core muscle injury)<\/p>\n

What time is the Bucks game?<\/p>\n

Tip-off is schedule for 7 p.m. CT.<\/p>\n

What channel is the Bucks game on?<\/p>\n

The game will be on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Wes Matthews and Melanie Ricks on the call.<\/p>\n

Bucks vs Knicks odds<\/p>\n

New York is an 8.5-point favorite over Milwaukee with the over\/under set at 218.5 points, per BetMGM.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (7) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) battles for a loose ball during the first half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (7) and Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) battles for a loose ball during the first half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (7) dives for a ball against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during the first half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (7) keeps a ball inbounds during the second half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Beats beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (7) and guard Ryan Rollins (13) scramble for a ball during the second half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Beats beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) is fouled Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) during the second half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Beats beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (3) is guarded by Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (00) during the second half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Beats beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the second half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Beats beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (00) dunks the ball during the second half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Beats beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) misses a shot over Cleveland Cavaliers center Thomas Bryant (3) during the first half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) dunks the ball during the first half of their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers argues a call during the first half of their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen (31) beats Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (00) to a rebound during the first half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cam Thomas (24) shoots during the first half of their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks guard Cam Thomas (24) gets past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) during the first half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) scores on Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the first half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) blocks a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (32) during the first half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) during the first half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) scores on guard Jaylon Tyson (20) during the first half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Injured Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden watches his team during the first half of their game against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116<\/p>\n

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson is shown during the second half of their game Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Beats beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-116.<\/p>\n

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