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Knicks' clutch second half flips the script

If you're looking for a game that had a little bit of everything — tension, comebacks, standout performances — the matchup between the New York Knicks and the Milwaukee Bucks delivered just that. The Knicks pulled off a 118‑109 win over the Bucks, punching their ticket to the knockout rounds of the NBA Cup, and giving fans everything they could hope for in a high‑stakes game.

The first half leaned in favor of the Bucks: sharp shooting and solid flow put them up at halftime. But the second half belonged to New York. The Knicks turned things around with hustle, clutch shots, and a defensive intensity that rattled Milwaukee’s rhythm. Behind a 37‑point explosion from Jalen Brunson, plus strong support from Josh Hart, Miles McBride and Mikal Bridges, New York seized control — and kept it until the final buzzer.

The momentum shift was real. The Bucks arrived with their star Giannis Antetokounmpo back from injury — he dropped 30 points, grabbed 15 boards and dished out 8 assists — but the Knicks' collective effort made the difference. McBride nailed multiple threes early in the fourth quarter, Hart dominated the glass, and Brunson hit clutch free throws and a late three‑point play to seal the win. Meanwhile, Milwaukee couldn't sustain their early hot shooting; They faded under New York's pressure and missed chances to close the gap.

This win means the Knicks topped East Group C with a 3‑1 record and advance to the Cup knockout round. For the Bucks, a 2‑2 group finishes ends their Cup hopes — and extends their rough patch to seven straight losses.

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Looking ahead, the Knicks ride this win into their next game full of momentum. If they keep shooting with confidence and defend with energy, they could go deep in the Cup. As for Milwaukee, they’ll need to regroup — Giannis’ return helps, but unless the rest of the squad steps up and recaptures that first‑half fire, they’ll struggle against top competition.