Missing four starters and a crucial bench player, the Bucks faced a fully healthy Thunder team led by MVP contender and league scoring leader Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The game was largely decided in the first half, during which Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points on 13-of-17 shooting in just 17 minutes, helping the Thunder build a dominant 78-44 lead by halftime.

Milwaukee is currently on a four-game losing streak and has dropped five of their last six, struggling both defensively and offensively. The team managed only 25% from three-point range (5 of 20) and shot 36% overall, including just 44% (11 of 25) on shots taken in the paint.

In contrast, the Thunder (38-9) were in top form. Oklahoma City shot 56% from beyond the arc (9 of 16) and 65% overall (32 of 49), adding 40 points in the paint. They also took advantage of Bucks turnovers, scoring 13 points off eight mistakes.