- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks
- Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Friday, the Milwaukee Bucks (25-31) will face off against the New York Knicks (37-22) at Fiserv Forum.
The Knicks recently faced the Cavaliers, suffering a defeat with a final score of 109-94. In terms of fouls, New York recorded 22 while Cleveland had 18. The Knicks made 13 of 35 attempts from three-point range. Cleveland shot 73.3% from the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 30. Cleveland dominated the boards with 44 rebounds (13 offensive, 31 defensive) and tallied 8 blocks. They also registered 23 assists and 11 steals during the game. Defensively, the Knicks allowed Cleveland to score at a 42.5% shooting rate, making 37 of 87 attempts. New York amassed 44 rebounds, including 11 offensive boards, and converted 14 of 21 free-throw attempts for a conversion rate of 66.7%. New York finished the night shooting 40.7% from the field (35 of 86) and 10 of 37 from beyond the arc.
Jalen Brunson was a pivotal player for the Knicks during this matchup. He ended the game with a shooting percentage of 31.6%, achieving 4 assists in his 36 minutes on the court. He managed to score 20 points with 6 successful shots out of 19 attempts.
The Knicks are entering this game with a strong 37-22 record. They are scoring an average of 117.1 points per game (9th in the league) while maintaining a shooting accuracy of 47.1%. From three-point territory, the Knicks are hitting 37.4% (870 out of 2,328) and have a free-throw success rate of 78.6%. As a team, New York secures 45.9 rebounds per game and has made 1,595 assists this season, ranking them 10th in passing efficiency. They average 13.6 turnovers and commit 20.4 fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the Knicks force 14.2 turnovers per game while averaging 19.4 personal fouls. They limit opponents to a 35.8% success rate from three-point range and rank 6th in points allowed per game (111.7). New York gives up a shooting percentage of 45.9% (2,349 of 5,122) and concedes 41.9 rebounds per game, ranking 6th in assists allowed with a total of 1,454 this season.
In their previous match, the Bucks secured a 128-117 victory against the Heat. They collected 36 defensive and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 46 for the game. Milwaukee turned the ball over 11 times but managed to nab 10 steals. The Heat committed 18 personal fouls, giving the Bucks 19 free-throw opportunities, converting 16 for an 84.2% success rate. Milwaukee also made 16 of 39 three-point attempts (41.0%). The Bucks finished the game going 48 of 97 from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 49.5%. The Bucks held the Heat to 40 successful shots from 94 attempts (42.6%). Miami made 33.3% from beyond the arc (16 of 48) and shot 21 of 27 (77.8%) from the free-throw line. Milwaukee allowed Miami to grab 51 rebounds in total (14 offensive).
Kevin Porter Jr. stood out as a key player for the Bucks, making 11 of 20 shots with a field goal percentage of 55.0%. He recorded 7 rebounds, totaling 32 points in his 37 minutes on the court, also providing 7 assists.
The Bucks currently hold a record of 25-31 this season. They commit 19.9 fouls per game and have a free-throw shooting success rate of 74.0%. Milwaukee averages 26.0 assists per game (17th in the NBA) and has a turnover average of 14.5. They have scored a total of 6,286 points (112.3 points per game) and secure 41.3 rebounds each game. In terms of offense, the Bucks are hitting 48.2% of their shots, ranking them 5th in the league.
On defense, Milwaukee allows an average of 36.5% for three-point shots (799 of 2,191), and opponents convert 78.0% of their free throws. They give up an average of 27.2 assists and 44.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 19th and 17th in the NBA, respectively. In terms of points allowed, the Bucks rank 16th in the NBA, giving up 115.4 points per game. They can force 13.1 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 46.4% from the field (11th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Selection: Pick New York
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