Ryan Rollins scored 26 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to guide the Milwaukee Bucks to a 108-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Kyle Kuzma added 20 points before leaving in the third quarter with right Achilles tightness, while Rollins also contributed seven assists in the win.
The Bucks, playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, trailed for much of the first half but surged with a 42-point second quarter to take a 57-52 halftime lead.
Ousmane Dieng’s jumper pushed Milwaukee ahead 102-97 late in the fourth, and Rollins’ floater with 23.8 seconds remaining, followed by a free throw, sealed the win.
Phoenix All-Star Devin Booker scored 14 points on 4-of-17 shooting, while Jalen Green led the Suns with 24 points and Collin Gillespie added 18.
The Suns were missing several rotation players, including Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, Dillon Brooks, and Mark Williams, contributing to a five-game losing streak.
The game remained close through the final quarter, with Milwaukee holding a slim 108-105 lead as Phoenix failed to convert key opportunities down the stretch.
Milwaukee shot 50% from the field and 41% from three, while scoring 42 points in the paint, showing resilience despite limited personnel.
The Bucks improved to 29-41, claiming their third win in 12 games, while the Suns fell to 39-32 and continue to chase a top playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Milwaukee will visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, and Phoenix hosts the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
