Bucks Pull Away Late, Beat Grizzlies 131-115

The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 131-115 on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Fiserv Forum, using a strong fourth quarter to take control. Ryan Rollins led Milwaukee with 24 points, while Memphis got a standout triple-double from Rayan Rupert in the loss.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

Milwaukee set the tone early with a 34-25 opening period. The Bucks moved the ball well and found efficient scoring chances, shooting at a high level from the start. Memphis stayed within reach for stretches, but Milwaukee’s ability to convert both inside and from three gave the home team an early edge.

Second Quarter

The Grizzlies answered in the second, outscoring the Bucks 31-28. Memphis generated better rhythm offensively and trimmed the margin by halftime. Even so, Milwaukee carried a 62-56 lead into the break after doing enough to withstand the Grizzlies’ push.

Third Quarter

Memphis again edged the quarter, 31-30, and continued to pressure Milwaukee’s lead. Rupert’s all-around production helped the Grizzlies stay in the game, and the Bucks entered the fourth with only a 92-87 advantage. At that stage, the game was still very much within reach for either side.

Fourth Quarter

Milwaukee separated in the final period, outscoring Memphis 39-28. The Bucks’ shotmaking and ball movement stood out down the stretch, and their offense consistently produced clean looks. Once the lead reached double digits, Milwaukee maintained control and closed out the 16-point win without needing overtime.

Key Performers

Ryan Rollins, Bucks: Rollins led Milwaukee with 24 points and gave the Bucks a steady scoring lift in a balanced offensive effort.

Cormac Ryan, Bucks: Ryan added 21 points and five steals, making an impact on both ends and helping Milwaukee create extra possessions.

Myles Turner, Bucks: Turner led the team with 11 rebounds as Milwaukee finished with a 44-38 edge on the glass.

Ousmane Dieng, Bucks: Dieng paced Milwaukee with six assists as the Bucks totaled 30 assists on 50 made field goals.

Rayan Rupert, Grizzlies: Rupert was the game’s top overall performer, finishing with 33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists, and four steals. He kept Memphis competitive for three quarters with a complete offensive game.

NerdSports Stat: Milwaukee scored 131 points while getting its team lead in assists from a player with only six, a sign of how evenly the Bucks distributed offense on a night with 30 assists and 50 made field goals.

Game Analysis

This game came down to efficiency. Milwaukee shot 60.2% from the field and 50.0% from three, compared with Memphis at 41.3% overall and 37.0% from deep. Even though the Grizzlies made one more three-pointer and got to the line more often, the Bucks consistently produced higher-value possessions because of their accuracy and passing.

The Bucks also had the more balanced attack. Rollins finished with 24 points, Ryan contributed 21, and Milwaukee’s offense never became dependent on one player. That balance showed up in the assist total and in the fourth quarter, when the Bucks were able to keep generating quality looks instead of relying on difficult late-clock attempts.

For Memphis, Rupert’s triple-double was the clear bright spot. He led the Grizzlies in points, rebounds, and assists, and his four steals added more value to an already strong individual night. But the Grizzlies needed more efficiency across the roster to match Milwaukee’s pace, especially once the Bucks accelerated in the final 12 minutes.

Closing Context

With the win, Milwaukee moved to 31-47 and improved to 18-22 at home. Memphis dropped to 25-53 and fell to 11-27 on the road. While neither team is near the top of the standings, this result gave the Bucks a positive home finish to build on, while the Grizzlies were left to look at a competitive three-quarter effort that slipped away in the fourth.

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