Spurs overwhelm short-handed Bucks in Milwaukee, 127-95, as early surge sets one-sided finish
San Antonio pulls away early at Fiserv Forum
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 127-95 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, turning the matchup into a lopsided result by halftime and extending control through the second half.
San Antonio led 37-24 after the first quarter and widened the gap to 67-45 at the break. The Spurs added a 35-34 edge in the third quarter before closing with a 25-16 fourth, finishing with a 32-point win.
Key runs defined the game’s shape
The Spurs’ separation came through sustained scoring bursts rather than a single turning point. One decisive stretch in the second quarter produced a 17-4 run over 4:48, pushing San Antonio’s advantage to 46-27. Milwaukee countered after halftime with a 16-4 run over 3:31 early in the third quarter to cut into the margin, but the Bucks were unable to sustain momentum.
San Antonio reasserted control in the fourth quarter with a 16-4 run over 6:02, stretching the lead to 113-81 and effectively ending competitive play for the final minutes.
Wembanyama and Castle lead balanced Spurs production
Victor Wembanyama finished with 23 points, 15 rebounds and six assists as the Spurs’ primary focal point. Rookie guard Stephon Castle delivered a triple-double with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, providing pace and playmaking that kept Milwaukee’s defense under pressure.
San Antonio’s scoring output was built on steady quarter-by-quarter production: 37 points in the first, 30 in the second, 35 in the third and 25 in the fourth.
Milwaukee’s offense never stabilized
Milwaukee struggled to generate consistent scoring across extended stretches, including a 45-point first half. Center Myles Turner led the Bucks with 15 points and added six rebounds, while Ousmane Dieng scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds. Even with a brief third-quarter push, the Bucks were outscored by 22 points in the first half and then fell further behind late.
Game snapshot
Final: Spurs 127, Bucks 95
Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
Quarter scores: SAS 37-30-35-25; MIL 24-21-34-16
Notable performances: Victor Wembanyama 23 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists; Stephon Castle 22 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists
The result left Milwaukee with little margin for error in a late-season stretch, while San Antonio’s combination of frontcourt creation and guard playmaking translated into a wire-to-wire road win.