Surging Suns Begin Six-Game Road Swing in Milwaukee

Phoenix looks to continue momentum against short-handed Bucks

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Phoenix Suns begin a crucial six-game eastern road trip on Tuesday night as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns come in on a two-game win streak and are looking to continue their strong start to the season, while the Bucks have struggled recently, losing five of their last six games. Milwaukee will be without key players Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma, and Kevin Porter Jr., which could give the Suns an advantage.

Why it matters

This road trip is an important test for the Suns, who are looking to build on their strong start to the season and solidify their position in the Western Conference playoff race. The Bucks, on the other hand, are trying to get back on track and maintain their spot in the Eastern Conference standings.

The details

The Suns are led by Devin Booker, who is averaging 24.9 points and 6.1 assists per game. Collin Gillespie and Jalen Green have also been key contributors, scoring 24 points each in the Suns' recent win over the Charlotte Hornets. The Suns' defense has also been strong, holding the Hornets to 33% shooting from deep and forcing 11 turnovers. The Bucks, meanwhile, have struggled without their key players, with only 34 of their points coming from the starting five in their recent loss to the Orlando Magic.

  • The Suns begin their six-game road trip on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • The Suns recently defeated the Charlotte Hornets 111-99 on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Devin Booker

The Suns' leading scorer, averaging 24.9 points and 6.1 assists per game.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks' star player, who is listed as day-to-day with a calf injury.

Jordan Ott

The Suns' head coach.

Doc Rivers

The Bucks' head coach.

Myles Turner

The Bucks' center, who has struggled recently, averaging just 12.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in his first season with the team.

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What they’re saying

“That's who we have to be, it's how we've found success on the defensive end. Our physicality, take it to the legal limit, then just have overall intent on every possession.”

— Jordan Ott, Suns head coach (statenews.net)

“It starts Day 1. Obviously, a lot of changes since then. We came with a fresh new energy. We worked, worked together, kept the main thing the main thing. Everybody is on the same page, it's fun to be a part of.”

— Devin Booker (statenews.net)

“A lot of those were turnovers, bad shots. I didn't think we met their physicality tonight as a whole. We didn't run our stuff. It's one thing to have injuries; it's another thing to have injuries to everybody that facilitates your offense.”

— Doc Rivers, Bucks head coach (statenews.net)

What’s next

The Suns will continue their six-game road trip with games against the Chicago Bulls, Detroit Pistons, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Toronto Raptors over the next two weeks. The Bucks will look to get healthy and return to their winning ways as they try to solidify their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The takeaway

The Suns' strong start to the season has them in a good position to make a push for the playoffs, but this six-game road trip will be a crucial test. The Bucks, meanwhile, are struggling with injuries and will need to find a way to get back on track if they want to maintain their spot in the Eastern Conference standings.