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The Phoenix Suns moved to 38-27 and the Milwaukee Bucks went to 27-37 after a 129-114 result at 8:00 PM EDT in Milwaukee.

<img src="/imgproxy/0i7xXxKkoSHZYI1LQJA8SxXD3RpLKfnrbHXz96GdVQs/rs:fit:800:800:false:false/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdG9yYWdlLmdvb2dsZWFwaXMuY29tL3dtdC1nYW1lcy1zZXJ2aWNlLzE5ZWYyOTM1YjQ4NThjNzMwOWY3MjdjZjQ3MDdmYjY3LmpwZw==?image_id=4ed8bb42-a736-4a4d-a477-210ed9534489" alt="PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 12: Bradley Beal #3 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the game against the Golden State Warriors on December 12, 2023 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)" title="PHOENIX, AZ - DECEMBER 12: Bradley Beal #3 and Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns high five during the game against the Golden State Warriors on December 12, 2023 at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)" /> First quarter The Phoenix Suns opened with 36 in the first quarter while the Bucks scored 30 in the same quarter.

The Suns leaned on ball movement with 33 assists in the game, and that pace showed early as Phoenix built toward a 15 biggest lead.

Second quarter The Bucks produced 35 in the second quarter while the Suns posted 26 in the quarter.

Milwaukee stayed attached with 16 made threes on 42 percent from deep, and the Herd also drew 19 fouls in the game.

Phoenix answered the physical stretch by going 9-for-11 at the line for 82 percent across the night.

Third quarter The Suns swung the game with 38 in the third quarter while the Bucks had 32 in the quarter.

Phoenix got there with 24 made threes on 47 percent and 54 percent shooting overall, and the Suns logged a 67 effective field goal percent.

Devin Booker led the previous game with 27 points and 7 assists, and the Suns’ 33-assist night against Milwaukee reflected that same creator-first rhythm.

Royce O’Neale brought 21 points and 2 steals in the previous game, and Phoenix turned pressure into 22 points off turnovers while collecting 9 steals.

Collin Gillespie delivered 12 points and 9 assists in the previous game, and the Suns finished with a 3.0 assist-to-turnover ratio behind 12 total turnovers.

Fourth quarter Phoenix closed with 29 in the fourth quarter while Milwaukee finished with 17 in the quarter.

The Suns’ 36 bench points separated from the Bucks’ 11 bench points, and Phoenix added 26 fast break points on 75 percent finishing in transition.

The Bucks ended with 17 turnovers and 26 assists, and Milwaukee’s 70 percent free throw shooting came on 14 makes.

Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks match summary carried a Phoenix offense that posted a 131.85 offensive rating while holding Milwaukee to 114.23.

Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks full match report also showed the Suns with 45 rebounds to Milwaukee’s 44, and the Suns logged 34 points in the paint to the Bucks’ 38.

The post game analysis included Phoenix time leading of 28:40 and 12 lead changes in a game that featured 16 ties.

Phoenix Suns vs Milwaukee Bucks final thoughts start with Phoenix’s 97.84 possessions and Milwaukee’s 99.8 possessions shaping a fast-paced night in Milwaukee.

The Suns will be on the road at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on 3/12/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT against the Indiana Pacers, with viewing on FDSIN, AZFamily, Suns+, and WTHR-13.

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Koby Brea

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