Suns’ fourth-quarter surge sends Bucks to 129-114 home loss as Milwaukee searches for consistency

Phoenix closes strong after a high-scoring first three quarters

The Milwaukee Bucks fell 129-114 to the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as Phoenix separated in the fourth quarter after the game remained within reach through much of the night.

Phoenix received 20-plus point scoring from three perimeter threats, a balance that helped the visitors maintain offensive pressure and finish the game with a decisive closing stretch. Devin Booker led the Suns with 27 points, Jalen Green added 25, and Royce O’Neale scored 21 while converting seven 3-pointers.

Milwaukee’s top scorers couldn’t match Phoenix’s multi-option attack

For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner each scored 22 points. Milwaukee generated offense for long stretches, but the Suns’ spacing and shot-making proved difficult to contain late, particularly as Phoenix continued to find clean looks from the perimeter.

The final quarter underscored the difference in execution: Phoenix outscored Milwaukee 29-17 over the final 12 minutes. After trading runs earlier, the Bucks were unable to produce enough stops or sustained scoring to keep the game in single digits down the stretch.

How the game unfolded

• Phoenix took the opening quarter 36-30, setting an early tempo that forced Milwaukee to keep pace.

• Milwaukee responded in the second, winning it 35-26 to tighten the game by halftime.

• The third quarter remained a shootout, with Phoenix edging the period 38-32.

• Phoenix’s fourth-quarter control (29-17) turned a competitive contest into a 15-point final margin.

What stands out from the result

O’Neale’s seven made 3-pointers were a defining element of Phoenix’s offensive profile on the night, complementing Booker’s primary scoring role and Green’s rim pressure. Together, that trio provided scoring across multiple areas of the floor and limited the Bucks’ ability to load up defensively on any single action.

Final score: Phoenix Suns 129, Milwaukee Bucks 114 (Fiserv Forum, March 10, 2026).

What’s next

Milwaukee will look to stabilize its performance after another high-scoring loss, while Phoenix continues its road trip with a result that reflected both efficient perimeter production and a strong fourth-quarter finish.