Trail BlazersOklahoma City Thunder @ Milwaukee Bucks: Jan 21, 2026
Thunder vs Bucks final: the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-102 on January 21, 2026 at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | 38 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 122 |
| Bucks | 18 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 102 |
Top Performers
Thunder
- 40 PTS Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- 8 REB Kenrich Williams
- 11 AST Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Bucks
- 19 PTS Giannis Antetokounmpo
- 14 REB Giannis Antetokounmpo
- 9 AST Bobby Portis
Thunder vs Bucks Box Score
Oklahoma City Thunder
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chet Holmgren FC | 31 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3-9 | 1-4 | 3-4 | +11 |
| Ajay Mitchell G | 25 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8-12 | 2-2 | 0-1 | +13 |
| Luguentz Dort G | 32 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 3-7 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander GF | 33 | 40 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 16-19 | 2-2 | 6-7 | +19 |
| Cason Wallace G | 31 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3-9 | 2-6 | 1-2 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kenrich Williams GF | 27 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8-13 | 2-5 | 0-1 | +6 |
| Brooks Barnhizer G | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Branden Carlson C | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Ousmane Dieng F | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Chris Youngblood G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Isaiah Joe G | 25 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-8 | 1-7 | 0-0 | +14 |
Milwaukee Bucks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo F | 31 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8-11 | 0-0 | 3-6 | -11 |
| AJ Green G | 31 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-10 | 4-9 | 1-1 | -14 |
| Ryan Rollins G | 29 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4-11 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Kyle Kuzma F | 28 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-12 | 0-5 | 1-1 | -20 |
| Gary Harris G | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Gary Trent Jr. GF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Pete Nance F | 29 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4-7 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Bobby Portis F | 37 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-14 | 2-7 | 1-1 | 0 |
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Cole Anthony G | 24 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7-9 | 3-4 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Jericho Sims C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Amir Coffey GF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Andre Jackson Jr. GF | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -10 |
Thunder vs Bucks Recap
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-102 by winning the first quarter 38-18. The result moves the Thunder to 37-8, while the Bucks fall to 18-25.
That 20-point opening lead was never smaller than 18 at halftime, when the Thunder led 69-51. Milwaukee won the second and fourth quarters by 2 points each, but the Thunder led 99-77 after three. The Thunder also protected the ball, committing 8 turnovers to the Bucks' 16.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and added 11 assists for Oklahoma City. Giannis Antetokounmpo answered with 19 points and 14 rebounds for Milwaukee. The Thunder shot 49 of 90 from the field, against 40 of 81 for the Bucks, and made 10 of 15 free throws to the Bucks' 6 of 9.
The number to know: 16 Bucks turnovers, double the Thunder's 8, which handed Oklahoma City extra possessions all game.
Team Stats
| Thunder | Stat | Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| 49-90 | Field Goals | 40-81 |
| 54.4% | FG % | 49.4% |
| 14-36 | 3-Pointers | 16-41 |
| 38.9% | 3P % | 39.0% |
| 10-15 | Free Throws | 6-9 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 66.7% |
| 42 | Rebounds | 39 |
| 7 | Off. Rebounds | 5 |
| 24 | Assists | 30 |
| 12 | Steals | 6 |
| 3 | Blocks | 0 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 11 | Fouls | 19 |
| 25 | Biggest Lead | 0 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Thunder | 62.2% | 7.6% | 17.1% | 0.111 |
 Bucks | 59.3% | 15.8% | 12.5% | 0.074 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Thunder vs Bucks Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, January 21, 20269:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media) · Bucks My24 / Bucks+
- Arena
- Fiserv ForumMilwaukee
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Thunder vs Bucks Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Thunder last 5
- W @ Cavaliers 136-104 Jan 19, 2026
- L @ Heat 120-122 Jan 17, 2026
- W @ Rockets 111-91 Jan 15, 2026
- W vs Spurs 119-98 Jan 13, 2026
- W vs Heat 124-112 Jan 11, 2026
Bucks last 5
- W @ Hawks 112-110 Jan 19, 2026
- L @ Spurs 101-119 Jan 15, 2026
- L vs Timberwolves 106-139 Jan 13, 2026
- L @ Nuggets 104-108 Jan 11, 2026
- W @ Lakers 105-101 Jan 9, 2026
Previous meetings
- Feb 12, 2026 Bucks @ Thunder 110-93
More NBA Games on Jan 21, 2026
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers3-194
Charlotte Hornets3-287Top: Mitchell 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-466
New York Knicks2-3120Top: Brunson 20 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-3104
Boston Celtics3-1119Top: Siakam 32 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons4-1112
New Orleans Pelicans0-4104Top: Duren 20 PTS, 15 REBBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-3124
Memphis Grizzlies4-0122Top: Johnson 32 PTS, 15 REB, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors3-1122
Sacramento Kings0-4109Top: Barnes 23 PTSBox score ›
That covers Thunder vs Bucks: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Thunder visit the Rockets Oct 31; Bucks host the Cavaliers Oct 31.
Thunder vs Bucks FAQs
Who won Thunder vs Bucks on Jan 21, 2026?
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Milwaukee Bucks 122-102 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 40 points.
What are the Thunder and Bucks records?
After this game the Thunder were 37-8 and the Bucks were 18-25 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Thunder vs Bucks?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 for the Thunder. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 19 for the Bucks.
Who leads the Thunder vs Bucks season series?
The Bucks lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Thunder vs Bucks game?
The Bucks beat the Thunder 110-93 on Feb 12, 2026 on the road.
Where was Thunder vs Bucks played?
At Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the home arena of the Milwaukee Bucks.
What was the score by quarter in Thunder vs Bucks?
Thunder-Bucks: Q1 38-18, Q2 31-33, Q3 30-26, Q4 23-25.
What is next for the Thunder and Bucks?
Thunder visit the Rockets on Saturday, October 31 at 8:30 PM ET; Bucks host the Cavaliers on Saturday, October 31 at 8:00 PM ET.