Giannis Antetokounmpo powers Bucks past Knicks with dominant second-half rally

Giannis Antetokounmpo powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a thrilling 121-111 comeback victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, continuing his scorching early-season form. The two-time MVP scored 23 of his game-high 37 points in the second half, erasing a double-digit deficit and igniting Milwaukee’s rally. His decisive layup with 5:31 remaining broke a 103-103 deadlock, sparking an 18-8 closing run that sealed the Bucks’ third win in four games.


Antetokounmpo added eight rebounds and seven assists, including six of each in the second half, maintaining season averages of 36.3 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists. Ryan Rollins contributed a career-high 25 points, while Gary Trent Jr. added 11. The Bucks trailed by 14 in the second quarter and were down 71-59 at halftime, but a dominant 35-20 third quarter shifted momentum their way.



For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson shined with 36 points, though he appeared to suffer a right leg injury late in the game. Mikal Bridges recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season, while Landry Shamet added 16 points. Karl-Anthony Towns grabbed 12 rebounds but struggled offensively, shooting just 2-for-12 for eight points.

The game featured several lead changes before Milwaukee seized control in the fourth quarter, driven by the relentless Antetokounmpo and Rollins, who combined for 15 of the Bucks’ final 20 points. The comeback victory underscored Milwaukee’s resilience and Giannis’s continued dominance as the engine of their early-season success.