Knicks edge Bucks, Wins Group C in Emirates Cup

Taking all three Group Stage games to win Group C and enter the Quarterfinals

New York, NY- The New York Knicks are back in the Emirates NBA Cup Quarterfinals after a hard-fought, grueling contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. Multiple lead changes and tons of three pointers, the Knicks found a way to hold on and take an important nine-point win as they defeated the Bucks at Madison Square Garden by a final score of 118-109

First Half: Giannis Antetokounmpo dominated the floor

The Milwaukee Bucks were all over the floor. Taking layups, trick shots, and dominating the three-point line. Giannis Antetokounmpo took to the hoop like a magnet, jamming the ball multiple times and executing trick shots as his tall frame amazed the crowd. However, the Knicks held their own, trailing by one at halftime, 62-61. Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 30 points

Second Half: The Knicks finally broke away

A better second half from the Knicks, even though the Bucks were still hanging on to attempt to take the lead back. Several strong shots from Deuce McBride, with Jalen Brunson leading all scorers with 37 points, went 12 for 21 on Field goals with four for six behind the three-point line. He was also nine out of ten behind the free-throw line.

Key Stats

NEW YORK: 38 for 84 FG, 28 for 33 FT, 14 for 34 3PT
MILWAUKEE: 37 for 71 FG, 17 for 25 FT, 18 for 41 3PT
LARGEST LEAD: 11 Points by the Knicks
MOST POINTS: 37 By Milwaukee in the 1st Quarter

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