The Milwaukee Bucks are 17-24 on the season following their 119-101 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Despite being able to keep the game close until midway through the second quarter, and despite the fact Milwaukee had their entire roster (save Taurean Prince) healthy and/or available, they could not overcome the physicality and hot shooting of San Antonio.
At one point, the Bucks trailed by 25 points in the third quarter, and it was clear at that point that they were not going to be able to come back.
Milwaukee has now lost three games in a row and four of their last five.
The Milwaukee Bucks made dubious franchise history in loss to San Antonio Spurs
Jan 15, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots over San Antonio Spurs center/forward Luke Kornet (7) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
The 18-point loss by Milwaukee against San Antonio came on the heals of a 36-point drubbing the Bucks received at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier this week.
In other words, Milwaukee has lost its last two games by a combined 54 points, which is, unfortunately, a low-mark in franchise history:
The Bucks lose back-to-back games by a combined margin of 54 points. This is the largest margin over two games in franchise history. The previous high was 48, last done in 1983
— Justin García 🎙 | @justingarcianba.bsky.social (@JustinGarciaNBA) January 16, 2026
Per Justin Garcia, who authored the post above, the 54-point mark is not actually the franchise record. Back in 1992, the Bucks lost back-to-back games by a combined 75 points.
Regardless of whether it is the record or not, there is little to feel good about regarding the current state of Milwaukee’s team, who are now 2.5 games behind the Chicago Bulls for the 10th and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.
Milwaukee Bucks top performers against the San Antonio Spurs
Jan 15, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 12 of Milwaukee’s first 15 points in the first quarter, but finished with 21 points, five rebounds, one assist, and two steals. He was the only Bucks starter to score in double digits.
Kyle Kuzma had 18 points, three rebounds, and two assists off the bench.
Bobby Portis, also coming off the bench, had 13 points and six rebounds.
No other Bucks players scored in double digits.
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