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Spurs Surge Past Bucks in Lopsided Victory
Milwaukee's playoff hopes take a hit as San Antonio cruises to 127-95 win
Mar. 28, 2026 at 10:23pm
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The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a lopsided 127-95 defeat at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, dropping their ninth game in the last 11 and eliminating them from playoff contention. The Bucks were missing several key players, including all three Antetokounmbo brothers, Bobby Portis, Kevin Porter Jr., and Kyle Kuzma. Spurs' stars Stephon Castle and Victor Wembanyama led the way, with Castle recording a triple-double and Wembanyama nearly missing one. Gary Trent Jr. was a bright spot for the Bucks, leading the team with 18 points.
Why it matters
This loss is a major blow to the Bucks' playoff aspirations, as they now find themselves well out of the postseason picture. The team's depth has been tested by injuries, and they've struggled to find consistency without their top players. Meanwhile, the Spurs continue to surge, led by their dynamic duo of Castle and Wembanyama, who are positioning the team as a potential contender in the Western Conference.
The details
The Bucks fought hard early, trailing by just 11-9 in the opening minutes. However, the Spurs gradually pulled away, leading by 13 at halftime and then extending their advantage to 23 points by the end of the third quarter. The Bucks' offense struggled, shooting just 31% from three-point range, while the Spurs shot a blistering 42% from deep. Stephon Castle led the way for San Antonio with a 22-10-10 triple-double, while Wembanyama added 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists.
- The Bucks trailed by 11-9 in the early minutes of the game.
- The Spurs led by 13 points at halftime, 67-45.
- San Antonio extended their lead to 23 points by the end of the third quarter, 102-79.
The players
Stephon Castle
The Spurs' star point guard who recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Victor Wembanyama
The Spurs' highly touted rookie who nearly recorded a triple-double with 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Gary Trent Jr.
The Bucks' leading scorer with 18 points, two off his season high.
Myles Turner
The Bucks' center who scored 15 points in the loss.
Ryan Rollins
The Bucks' backup guard who led the team's second unit with 6 points.
What they’re saying
“We must find a way to overcome these injuries and get back on track. This is a tough loss, but we'll regroup and come back stronger.”
— Myles Turner, Bucks Center
What’s next
The Bucks will look to bounce back in their next game against the Toronto Raptors on April 1st. With their playoff hopes fading, the team will need to find a way to get healthy and regain their form if they want to salvage the season.
The takeaway
This lopsided defeat highlights the Bucks' struggles without their top players, as well as the Spurs' emergence as a potential contender in the Western Conference. The Bucks will need to regroup quickly if they want to keep their playoff aspirations alive, while the Spurs continue to build momentum around their dynamic duo of Castle and Wembanyama.
