Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) drives between New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) and Mikal Bridges (25) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 37 points and the New York Knicks advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 118-111 on Friday night in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a groin injury.

Miles McBride added 19 points, including two 3-pointers in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter to put the Knicks ahead by 13. New York went 3-1 to win East Group C.

Josh Hart had 19 points and 15 rebounds in his third game back in the starting lineup. Mikal Bridges scored 14 points as the Knicks shot 44%.

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