Raptors Beat Bucks 121-107 Behind Barrett, Martin in NBA Cup

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 121-107 on Friday, November 6, 2026, led by RJ Barrett’s 27 points and a matching 27 from Alijah Martin. Toronto overcame a nine-point halftime deficit at Fiserv Forum, outscoring Milwaukee 70-47 in the second half to secure the NBA Cup group-play win.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Bucks Establish an Early Lead

Milwaukee opened with a 29-24 first quarter, giving the home team a five-point advantage. The Bucks held Toronto to its lowest-scoring quarter of the night while putting themselves in position to dictate the first half.

Second Quarter: Milwaukee Extends Its Advantage

The Bucks outscored the Raptors 31-27 in the second period to take a 60-51 halftime lead. Milwaukee had won both opening quarters, but that nine-point cushion would not survive Toronto’s third-quarter response.

Third Quarter: Toronto Changes the Game

Toronto delivered its highest-scoring quarter with 38 points, outscoring Milwaukee 38-27. That 11-point advantage erased the halftime deficit and put the Raptors ahead 89-87 entering the fourth.

Fourth Quarter: Raptors Pull Away

The Raptors followed with a 32-20 final quarter, extending their two-point lead into a 14-point victory. Milwaukee’s 20 points were its fewest in any quarter, while Toronto finished with consecutive periods of at least 32 points.

Key Performers

• RJ Barrett, Raptors: Shared the game scoring lead with 27 points.
• Alijah Martin, Raptors: Matched Barrett with 27 points, giving Toronto two players who combined for 54.
• Jamal Shead, Raptors: Led all players with 16 assists, accounting for more than half of Toronto’s 28 assists.
• Jakob Poeltl, Raptors: Led Toronto with 11 rebounds as the visitors finished with a 42-37 rebounding advantage.
• Tyler Herro, Bucks: Paced Milwaukee with 23 points and 10 assists for a double-double.
• Brayden Burries, Bucks: Added 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists in a strong all-around performance.

NerdSports Stat: Toronto’s 70-47 second-half advantage produced a 23-point swing in the score margin, turning a nine-point halftime deficit into a 14-point victory.

Game Analysis: Toronto Wins Beyond the Three-Point Line

This Raptors vs. Bucks matchup was not decided by exceptional perimeter shooting. Toronto made 9 of 32 three-point attempts, shooting 28.1%, while Milwaukee finished 10 of 40 for 25.0%. The Raptors won despite making one fewer three-pointer.

Instead, Toronto created separation through greater shot volume and more production inside the arc. The Raptors attempted 93 field goals to Milwaukee’s 82 and made 44 to the Bucks’ 38. Subtracting three-pointers, Toronto finished with 35 two-point baskets compared with Milwaukee’s 28.

The visitors also added three more points at the foul line, going 24 of 31 against Milwaukee’s 21 of 25. Their seven additional two-point baskets supplied 14 extra points; the teams’ three-point and free-throw scoring differences canceled each other out.

Shead’s distribution stood out within Toronto’s 28-25 assist advantage, while Barrett and Martin provided matching scoring totals. Milwaukee received substantial contributions from Herro and Burries, but its 47-point second half could not keep pace with Toronto’s improved scoring after the break.

What the Result Means

Toronto improved to 5-4 overall and 3-3 on the road with the NBA Cup group-play victory, while Milwaukee fell to 1-8 overall and 1-4 at home. The Raptors next host the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, November 9, at 4:30 p.m. PST. The Bucks next host the Boston Celtics on Sunday, November 8, at 5 p.m. PST. Toronto leaves Milwaukee above .500; the Bucks will look to recover after letting a halftime lead slip away.

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