Spurs Cruise Past Injury-Riddled Bucks

San Antonio extends win streak to 8 games with dominant road victory

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:22pm

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The San Antonio Spurs continued their hot streak, cruising to a comfortable victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on the road. With Giannis Antetokounmpo and several other key Bucks players sidelined due to injuries, the Spurs took full advantage and pulled away for a double-digit win.

Why it matters

This game highlighted the growing disparity between the Spurs, one of the top teams in the West, and the struggling Bucks, who are fighting to stay relevant in the Eastern Conference playoff race. San Antonio's depth and balanced scoring attack proved too much for Milwaukee's depleted roster.

The details

The Spurs jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, taking advantage of Milwaukee's shorthanded lineup. Without Giannis anchoring the defense, the Bucks struggled to contain San Antonio's offense, allowing the Spurs to cruise to a comfortable victory.

  • The Spurs entered the game on a 7-game win streak.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the game due to an ankle injury.
  • Several other Bucks players, including De'Aaron Fox, Luke Kornet, and Gary Harris, were also sidelined with various injuries.

The players

San Antonio Spurs

One of the top teams in the Western Conference, currently sitting in second place with a 55-18 record.

Milwaukee Bucks

Struggling to stay relevant in the Eastern Conference playoff race, currently 11th in the standings with a 29-43 record.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks' franchise cornerstone, who missed the game due to an ankle injury.

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What they’re saying

“We knew coming in that they were shorthanded, and we had to take advantage of that. Our depth and balanced scoring attack was the difference tonight.”

— Gregg Popovich, Head Coach, San Antonio Spurs

What’s next

The Spurs will look to extend their win streak to 9 games when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. The Bucks, meanwhile, will try to regroup and get healthier as they continue their push for a playoff spot.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the stark contrast between the Spurs, a championship-contending team, and the injury-plagued Bucks, who are struggling to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference. San Antonio's depth and balanced scoring attack proved too much for Milwaukee's depleted roster, underscoring the importance of health and roster depth in the NBA.