Bucks Beat Pelicans in OT Behind Rollins' 27 Points

Milwaukee overcame a career-high 44 points from Trey Murphy III to earn a second straight win.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:55pm

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins scored 27 points as the Bucks defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 141-137 in overtime on Wednesday night. The teams combined for 45 made 3-pointers, with Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III setting a career-high with 12 made 3-pointers. The Bucks shot a season-best 60.9% from the field and made 21 3-pointers of their own. Milwaukee earned back-to-back wins for the first time since snapping a five-game skid earlier this season.

Why it matters

This game highlighted the Bucks' offensive firepower, as they were able to overcome a historic shooting performance from Murphy III to earn the overtime victory. The win also snapped a concerning trend for Milwaukee, as they had not won consecutive games in over a month prior to this stretch. The Bucks remain without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been sidelined with a calf injury, raising questions about the team's ability to maintain their success without their superstar.

The details

Rollins led the Bucks with 27 points, while Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds in his return from an oblique strain. The Pelicans were paced by Murphy III's career-high 44 points, including 12 made 3-pointers. Zion Williamson and Saddiq Bey also scored 20+ points for New Orleans. The game was tied late in the fourth quarter before the Bucks scored the first 5 points of overtime to pull ahead for good.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Ryan Rollins

A guard for the Milwaukee Bucks who scored a team-high 27 points in the overtime victory.

Trey Murphy III

A forward for the New Orleans Pelicans who set a career-high with 44 points, including 12 made 3-pointers, in the losing effort.

Kevin Porter Jr.

A guard for the Milwaukee Bucks who had 18 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds in his return from an oblique strain.

Zion Williamson

A forward for the New Orleans Pelicans who scored 20 points in the overtime loss.

Saddiq Bey

A forward for the New Orleans Pelicans who scored 22 points in the overtime defeat.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcased the offensive firepower of both teams, with the Bucks and Pelicans combining for 45 made 3-pointers. While Milwaukee was able to pull out the overtime victory, the performance of Trey Murphy III highlighted the Pelicans' ability to compete with one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks' win also snapped a concerning trend, as they had not won consecutive games in over a month prior to this stretch.