Apr 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits on the bench after a 128-126 loss to the Miami Heat during game five of the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Honest New York Knicks Statement

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Mar 29, 2025 2:14 AM ET

On Friday night, the Milwaukee Bucks played the New York Knicks (at home) in Wisconsin.

The Bucks lost by a score of 116-107.

Via Eric Nehm of The Athletic: "Final: Knicks 116, Bucks 107
- Antetokounmpo 30pts/9reb/7ast
- Kuzma 20pts/5reb/3ast
- Rollins 20pts/5reb/4ast
- Trent 14pts

The Bucks are now 40-33 on the season. They end the season with an 0-10 record against the top 3 teams in the East."

Final: Knicks 116, Bucks 107
- Antetokounmpo 30pts/9reb/7ast
- Kuzma 20pts/5reb/3ast
- Rollins 20pts/5reb/4ast
- Trent 14pts

The Bucks are now 40-33 on the season. They end the season with an 0-10 record against the top 3 teams in the East.
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) March 29, 2025

The Bucks have lost five games in a row against the Knicks.

After the tough loss, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo met with the media.

Antetokounmpo: "They are a better team than us... They beat you already twice, you gotta come out with a higher level intensity. You gotta hit first... I don't think we did for 48 minutes. We have to do it more."

The Bucks are the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 40-33 record in 73 games.

They have been unable to beat elite teams such as the Cavs, Knicks and Celtics.

Antetokounmpo finished the loss with 30 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while shooting 11/17 from the field and 0/3 from the three-point range in 35 minutes of playing time.

Following New York, the Bucks will play their next game on Sunday when they host Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks.

"In 1st half Bridges…knew I'm gonna stay with Towns…he took advantage of that…shoot…facilitate…In 2nd half Anunoby––great player…That's why they're a good team, when one guy doesn't go they have other people that can carry that load"

– Giannis after Knicks top Bucks pic.twitter.com/BLOboE5iKA
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) March 29, 2025