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NBA: Bucks beat Grizzlies, but Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out

Ryan Rollins scored 24 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115, snapping a two-game skid. Despite Rayan Rupert’s 30-point triple-double, Memphis fell short as Milwaukee dominated with strong shooting and depth.

FIELD LEVEL MEDIA / Reuters

April 6, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) brings the ball up the court against Memphis Grizzlies guard Walter Clayton Jr. (4) in the second half at Fiserv Forum on April 5, 2026.

Michael McLoone / Reuters

Ryan Rollins scored 24 points, Cormac Ryan added 21, and Myles Turner recorded a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 131-115 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday.


The Bucks (31-47), snapping a two-game losing streak, also received 19 points from Taurean Prince, who shot 7-of-8 from the field, including a perfect 5-of-5 from three-point range. Ousmane Dieng contributed 17 points and nine rebounds as Milwaukee shot 60.2% from the field and 16 of 32 from beyond the arc.


Memphis standout Rayan Rupert posted a 33-point triple-double — only the third in franchise history — finishing with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and four steals. Walter Clayton Jr. scored 20 points, Dariq Whitehead added 16, and Olivier Maxence-Prosper contributed 13 for the Grizzlies (25-53), who suffered their fourth consecutive loss and 17th in 19 games.


Milwaukee controlled the second half and never trailed, although Memphis briefly cut the lead to one point twice early in the fourth quarter. The Bucks put the game away with a 14-1 run midway through the quarter to lead 114-100. Memphis had led only during the opening minutes of the game.


The Bucks had built a 19-point advantage early in the second quarter, but the Grizzlies ended the half on a 12-0 run, trimming the deficit to 62-56. Rupert had already surpassed his previous career high with 25 points in the first half.


Milwaukee faced significant injury challenges, with five players on the injury report, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis. Antetokounmpo, sidelined with a left knee injury, has publicly stated he was available to play but missed his 11th straight game.


Memphis was also hampered by injuries, missing six regulars: GG Jackson (knee), Cedric Coward (back), Javon Small (left thigh), Ty Jerome (left ankle), Cam Spencer (back), and Jahmai Mashack (concussion protocol). Several starters — including Ja Morant, Zach Edey, and Jaylen Wells — are out for the remainder of the season. The Grizzlies' roster for the game included four 10-day contract players and three two-way players.


-Field Level Media/Reuters

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