The Milwaukee Bucks leaned on hot shooting and a balanced attack to snap a long skid against the Memphis Grizzlies, pulling away late for a 131–115 win Sunday afternoon between two short-handed squads.
Ryan Rollins led Milwaukee with 24 points, while Cormac Ryan added 21 on an efficient 7-of-8 shooting night. Taurean Prince chipped in 19 points, knocking down all five of his three-point attempts, and Myles Turner recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Milwaukee overcame 20 turnovers by shooting a blistering 60.2% from the field and 16-of-32 from beyond the arc, earning its first win over Memphis since January 2022 and snapping an eight-game losing streak in the series.
Despite the loss, Rayan Rupert delivered a breakout performance for Memphis, posting a career-high 33 points along with 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first triple-double. The 21-year-old far exceeded his season averages, leading a depleted Grizzlies roster that has now lost four straight and 17 of its last 19.
Injuries and roster shortages defined the matchup. Memphis suited up multiple players on 10-day contracts, including Dariq Whitehead, Toby Okani, Lucas Williamson, and Adama Bal. Milwaukee, meanwhile, remained without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed his 11th straight game with a knee injury, as well as Kevin Porter Jr., Bobby Portis, and Gary Trent Jr..
The Bucks seized control early, using a 13–0 run to turn a deficit into a lead they would not relinquish. Memphis made a late push and cut the margin to one with under eight minutes remaining, but Milwaukee responded with a closing surge to put the game out of reach.
A lighthearted moment capped the night when Thanasis Antetokounmpo finished a lob from his brother Alex Antetokounmpo for the Bucks’ final basket.
Up next: Memphis returns home to face Cleveland, while Milwaukee heads to Brooklyn looking to build on the victory.
