Bucks' Free Throw Woes Cost Them in Heartbreaking Loss to Suns
Man, this one hurt. After putting together a strong string of wins, the Milwaukee Bucks found themselves slipping back into bad habits in a tough 108-106 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Monday night. It was a back-and-forth battle all the way to the final buzzer, with Brook Lopez getting a last-second shot to send the game to overtime—but it just wouldn’t fall. And just like that, the Suns walked away with the win, while the Bucks were left shaking their heads.
The storyline of the night? Missed opportunities—especially from the free-throw line. Milwaukee had plenty of chances to take control, especially since they were awarded 29 free throws, a full 11 more than Phoenix. But they only managed to sink 20 of them. That’s nine points left on the table in a game they lost by just two. And the biggest culprit? None other than Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek Freak had an otherwise stellar game, dropping 31 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out five assists, but his 6-of-13 performance from the charity stripe was a killer. Even more frustrating, he missed two clutch free throws late in the fourth quarter—both of which would have tied the game.
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Now, Giannis struggling at the line isn’t exactly breaking news. He’s hovered around 60% from the stripe for most of his career. But shooting below 50%? That’s the kind of night that makes you wonder if this is a problem he’ll ever truly fix. And when the game is this close, those misses make all the difference.
Giannis wasn’t alone, though. Brook Lopez also had a chance to give the Bucks a lead with just 11 seconds left but could only convert one of his two free throws. Outside of that, Lopez was solid, but again, when it’s down to the wire, every single point matters.
Of course, missed free throws weren’t the only reason the Bucks fell short. Kevin Porter Jr. struggled to find his rhythm, and AJ Green’s shooting slump continued. Meanwhile, Phoenix got just enough from their stars when it mattered most. Kevin Durant went off for 38 points, and Devin Booker sealed the deal with a game-winning shot. Booker’s night wasn’t perfect—he shot just 7-of-18 from the field and missed all five of his three-point attempts—but when it counted, he delivered.
The loss is a tough one to swallow, but the Bucks don’t have time to dwell on it. With key players still battling injuries, they’ve got to find a way to bounce back. The good news? They’re still one of the top teams in the East. But if they don’t clean up these costly mistakes, nights like this could come back to haunt them when the stakes are even higher.
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