Bucks Vs Pelicans: Bucks 139-118 Recap, Rollins' 27 Sparks Win
In the bucks vs pelicans matchup on Feb 20, 2026, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 139-118, a result that moved Milwaukee to 24-30 while New Orleans fell to 15-42. The win was driven by an efficient offensive night for the Bucks and standout two-way play from Ryan Rollins.
Bucks Vs Pelicans game highlights
Ryan Rollins led Milwaukee with 27 points, making a career-high seven three-pointers while also contributing six assists, four steals and two blocks. Kevin Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas combined for 52 points; Thomas reached 27 points after opening the fourth with buckets that extended the lead. On the other side, Zion Williamson paced New Orleans with 32 points on 13-for-17 shooting.
Key stretches and turning points
New Orleans opened strong and led 38-33 after one, but the game saw several pivotal spurts. Thomas scored 16 straight points for Milwaukee in the second quarter in a run that helped the visitors take a lead into halftime; the teams were separated by six points at the break with the Bucks up 71-65. Rollins’ defense intensified in the third—he finished that period with four steals and two blocks—and Milwaukee led 103-96 after three.
Early in the fourth, Thomas’ buckets pushed him to 27 for the night and a corner three from Pate Nance helped force a timeout with under eight minutes remaining while the Bucks led 113-104. Milwaukee then answered with a 7-2 run that effectively closed the contest.
Stats, records and short takeaways
The Bucks shot 59. 8% for the game, well above their season shooting mark of 48. 1%, where they rank fifth. The win completed a perfect 3-0 home stand for Milwaukee and marked the first time this season the team won both games of a back-to-back. New Orleans’ offense leaned heavily on Williamson’s efficiency, but the Pelicans could not match Milwaukee’s hot team shooting late.
- Final score: Bucks 139, Pelicans 118
- Milwaukee record after game: 24-30; New Orleans: 15-42
- Notable lines: Rollins 27 (7 threes), Williamson 32 (13/17)
Standings impact and forward look
Milwaukee’s win improved its record and provided momentum from a strong offensive outing; New Orleans dropped further in the loss column. If the Bucks can sustain shooting efficiency notably above their season average on multiple nights, their record could trend upward. For New Orleans, the game highlighted reliance on a high-efficiency performance from a primary scorer, while depth scoring and defensive stops proved decisive for Milwaukee.
