Knicks Vs Bucks: New York Rout Milwaukee 127-98 in Milwaukee
On Feb. 27, 2026 the New York Knicks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 127-98 at Fiserv Forum, a result that reshaped immediate expectations for both clubs. The knicks vs bucks outcome mattered because New York dominated early and capitalized on 16 Milwaukee turnovers that produced 19 points, while Milwaukee was in the middle of a heavy stretch of games.
Jalen Brunson's First-Quarter Surge
Jalen Brunson finished with 27 points for the Knicks and provided the game's decisive early punch, scoring 22 in the opening quarter — the most by a New York player in any quarter this season. Brunson made 9 of 10 shots in that period and connected on all three 3-pointers he attempted in the first quarter, helping New York open a 38-30 lead after one.
Knicks 3-Point Shooting and Balanced Scoring
New York shot 21 for 42 from beyond the arc and produced a balanced attack. OG Anunoby scored 24 points, Karl-Anthony Towns recorded 17 points and 13 rebounds, Landry Shamet added 15, Josh Hart had 12, and both Mikal Bridges and Mohamed Diawara contributed 10 points each. The Knicks shot 60% in the first half and led 77-57 at intermission after opening the second quarter with an 8-0 run that stretched the margin to 16.
Bucks' Rotation Notes and Myles Turner's First-Half Output
Myles Turner scored 19 points for Milwaukee, with 18 of those coming in the first half. Kyle Kuzma finished with 17, Bobby Portis had 14 and Ryan Rollins scored 13. Kevin Porter Jr. chipped in 11 points and dished 10 assists. Milwaukee had entered the game having won eight of its previous 10 and was playing its fifth game in eight days, including four consecutive home games; Giannis Antetokounmpo was practicing with the team but missed his 14th straight game because of a strained right calf.
Turnovers, Technical and Margin Expansion
The Bucks committed 16 turnovers that led to 19 Knicks points and swung momentum decisively. New York's advantage swelled to 24 early in the third quarter, then, after a Milwaukee 9-0 run that trimmed the deficit to 15, Brunson was whistled for a technical foul. The Knicks cleared the 100-point mark late in the third and extended the lead to 32 in the fourth, finishing with a 29-point margin in the final box score.
Knicks Vs Bucks Betting Context at Fiserv Forum
The matchup had been set for Fiserv Forum with pregame projections listing the Milwaukee Bucks at 26-31 and the New York Knicks at 37-22. The Knicks entered as an 8. 5-point favorite with an over/under of 218. 5. The betting preview offered an ATS pick of Bucks (+8. 5), an O/U pick of Over (218. 5) and a score prediction of Knicks 116 - Bucks 112. FOX Sports created that preview using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar; the page noted it may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners and that FOX Sports may be compensated for sign-ups or wagers.
What makes this notable is how a fast start and efficient shooting translated into a lopsided final margin despite Milwaukee entering the night as a team that had recently been winning. The Knicks' early accuracy and the Bucks' 16 turnovers combined to create a game-control effect that New York never relinquished.
Both teams have quick turnarounds on the schedule: the Knicks are set to host the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, and the Bucks will visit the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.
