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3 observations from the Bucks' successful opening stretch of the season

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Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025 Updated Jan 25, 2026

Knicks Bucks Basketball — New York Knicks' Myles Turner, left, talks to Giannis Antetokounmpo during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Tuesday in Milwaukee.
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The Milwaukee Bucks pushed their record to 3-1 with a 121-111 home victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night.

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