Bucks Face Playoff Heartbreak After Heavy Loss to Spurs
The Milwaukee Bucks will miss the NBA playoffs for the first time in 10 years following a 127-95 defeat by the San Antonio Spurs. This loss marks a troubling trend for the Bucks, who have lost nine of their past 11 games. The team continues to struggle without their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been sidelined for the sixth consecutive game due to a knee injury. In contrast, the Spurs are riding high, celebrating their eighth consecutive win. They remain in close pursuit of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the defending champions, as both teams vie for the top seed in the Western Conference and the best record in the league. Currently, the Spurs sit just two games behind the Thunder with eight games left in the regular season. As the play-in tournament approaches, set to begin on April 14, and the playoffs starting just four days later, the Spurs continue to showcase their depth. Stephon Castle recorded his fourth triple-double of the season, contributing 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He was one of seven Spurs players who scored in double figures, with Victor Wembanyama leading the charge with 23 points and 15 rebounds.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-03-29