Bucks Outlast Grizzlies 131-115 in Battle of Short-Handed Teams

Final Score

Milwaukee Bucks 131 - 115 Memphis Grizzlies

Result: Milwaukee won by 16 points

Status: Finished

Match Summary

Ryan Rollins scored 24 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 131-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. Despite a dominant triple-double performance from Rayan Rupert (33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists), Memphis couldn't overcome the Bucks' efficient shooting and early scoring run.

Milwaukee snapped an eight-game losing streak against the Grizzlies, shooting 60.2% overall and 16 of 32 from three-point range. The Bucks stayed in front for most of the game after an early 13-0 run gave them control.

Key Events

Q1 – Milwaukee mounted a 13-0 run to turn a 9-3 deficit into a 16-9 lead
Q4 – Memphis cut the deficit to one point with under eight minutes remaining
Q4 – Milwaukee pulled away in the final stretch to secure the 16-point victory
Final – Thanasis Antetokounmpo dunked on a lob from Alex Antetokounmpo for Milwaukee's final basket

Basic Stats

Milwaukee Bucks

Field Goal %: 60.2%
Three-Pointers: 16 of 32
Turnovers: 20

Memphis Grizzlies

Rayan Rupert: 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists (triple-double, career highs in points and assists)

Highlights

Watch Highlights: Available on NBA.com and ESPN

Match Context

Tournament: NBA Regular Season Stage: 2025-26 Season Bucks Record: 31-47 (Home) Grizzlies Record: 25-53 (Away) Notes: Both teams were playing without key players. Memphis dressed four players on 10-day contracts due to injuries. Milwaukee was without Giannis Antetokounmpo (11th straight game missed), Kevin Porter Jr., Bobby Portis, and Gary Trent Jr. The Grizzlies have lost four straight and 17 of their last 19 games.

Stage: 2025-26 Season Bucks Record: 31-47 (Home) Grizzlies Record: 25-53 (Away) Notes: Both teams were playing without key players. Memphis dressed four players on 10-day contracts due to injuries. Milwaukee was without Giannis Antetokounmpo (11th straight game missed), Kevin Porter Jr., Bobby Portis, and Gary Trent Jr. The Grizzlies have lost four straight and 17 of their last 19 games.