Knicks Cruise Past Bucks 127-98

Brunson and Anunoby lead Knicks to dominant victory over Bucks

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The New York Knicks defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 127-98 on Friday night, led by strong performances from Jalen Brunson, who scored 27 points, and OG Anunoby, who added 24 points. The Knicks shot an impressive 21-for-42 from 3-point range in the lopsided victory.

Why it matters

This win continues the Knicks' strong season and solidifies their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. The Bucks, on the other hand, will need to regroup after this blowout loss against one of their conference rivals.

The details

In addition to Brunson and Anunoby's big nights, the Knicks also got significant contributions from Karl-Anthony Towns (17 points, 13 rebounds), Landry Shamet (15 points), Josh Hart (12 points), and Mikal Bridges and Mohamed Diawara (10 points each).

  • The game took place on Friday, February 27, 2026.

The players

Jalen Brunson

A starting guard for the New York Knicks who scored a team-high 27 points in the win.

OG Anunoby

A starting forward for the New York Knicks who scored 24 points in the victory.

Karl-Anthony Towns

A starting center for the New York Knicks who recorded a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds.

Landry Shamet

A reserve guard for the New York Knicks who scored 15 points off the bench.

Josh Hart

A starting forward for the New York Knicks who contributed 12 points to the win.

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The takeaway

The Knicks' dominant performance over the Bucks showcases their depth and firepower, as they were able to overwhelm one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. This win should give the Knicks confidence as they continue to push for a high playoff seed in the second half of the season.