Milwaukee Bucks Triumph Over Memphis Grizzlies 131-115
The Milwaukee Bucks secured a rare win at Fiserv Forum on April 5. They defeated the Memphis Grizzlies by a 131-115 final score.
Game summary
Milwaukee jumped to an early lead behind hot perimeter shooting. The Bucks hit 7 of 12 from three in the first quarter and held control most of the night.
Memphis, short-handed and dressing only eight players, cut the margin at times. The Grizzlies nonetheless trailed 62-56 at halftime and could not complete a comeback.
Key numbers
- Bucks record moved to 31-47 with the win.
- Memphis fell to 25-53 and dropped its fourth straight game.
- Memphis collected 15 offensive rebounds, producing 26 second-chance points.
- The Grizzlies capitalized on 20 Bucks turnovers for 22 points.
Standout performances
Rayan Rupert led all scorers with 30 points for Memphis. He poured in 25 in the first half and finished with a 30-10-10 triple-double.
Ryan Rollins paced Milwaukee with 24 points on 10-of-16 shooting in 32 minutes. Six Bucks reached double figures.
Myles Turner contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds in 22 minutes. Cormac Ryan added 21 off the bench, shooting 7-of-8 and recording five steals.
Taurean Prince hit 5-of-5 from three and scored 19 points off the bench. Ousmane Dieng scored 17 but struggled from the field, going 6-of-15.
Injury update and Giannis Antetokounmpo situation
Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a left-knee hyperextension and bone bruise on March 15. He has missed 11 straight games as of April 5.
Antetokounmpo publicly stated, “I’m available.” The Bucks ruled him out for the Memphis game on April 4. The NBA is conducting an inquiry into the team’s handling of his status.
The regular season ends April 12 in Philadelphia, leaving four games remaining for Milwaukee.
Coach recognition and context
Doc Rivers was honored in Indianapolis on April 4 as part of the 2026 Hall of Fame class. He called the induction the highest individual honor of his career.
Rivers joins several former Bucks coaches who are Hall of Famers. His record as Milwaukee’s coach stood at 96-100 with four games left.
Standings, draft odds and other notes
When Antetokounmpo was injured on March 15, the Bucks were 28-39 and in 11th place. Since then, Milwaukee went 2-8 into April 5.
- Orlando: 3-8 since March 15.
- Toronto: 5-5.
- Miami: 3-7.
- Philadelphia: 6-6.
- Atlanta: 9-2.
- Charlotte: 8-2.
Per tankathon projections, Milwaukee held a 65.9 percent chance at the No. 10 draft pick. New Orleans had a 31.9 percent chance of landing a top-four pick.
Kyle Kuzma entered the game with a 57.9 percent true shooting number. That figure put him above a $750,000 bonus threshold tied to a 56 percent minimum.
Logistics and broadcast
The game began at 2:30 p.m. CT and was simulcast locally. FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and WMLW carried the telecast.
Bucks starters listed were AJ Green and Ryan Rollins at guard, Kyle Kuzma and Ousmane Dieng at forward, and Myles Turner at center. Milwaukee entered the contest as a 6.5-point favorite, with the over/under at 227.5.
Coverage produced for Filmogaz.com.
