Preview: Knicks Visit Bucks in Friday Night NBA Matchup MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — The New York Knicks, riding a strong season but coming off a loss, will face the struggling Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Friday night. The Knicks (38-22) sit firmly in the Eastern Conference playoff picture but are looking to rebound from a 109-94 road loss to Cleveland on Tuesday. Center Mitchell Robinson was a bright spot in that defeat, posting 11 points and 15 rebounds. Over his last 10 games, Robinson has averaged 7.3 points and 7.5 rebounds, providing consistent interior presence. New York has won seven of its last 11 games, including notable victories over Philadelphia and Boston, but has shown recent inconsistency, alternating wins and losses over its past five contests. The Bucks (25-31) have found a rhythm offensively, winning five of their last seven games. They are led by guard Kevin Porter, who is coming off a 32-point, 7-rebound, 7-assist performance in a 128-117 win over Miami on Tuesday. Over his last eight games, Porter has averaged 22.1 points and 8.1 assists, driving Milwaukee’s attack. The season series is split 1-1. Milwaukee won the first meeting 121-111 at home on Oct. 28, 2025, before New York claimed a 118-109 victory at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 28, 2025. Friday’s game pits New York’s stout defense and rebounding, led by Robinson, against a surging Bucks offense fueled by Porter’s dynamic playmaking and scoring. The Knicks will aim to reassert their defensive identity on the road, while the Bucks seek to continue their recent offensive surge and improve their playoff positioning. Following this game, the Knicks begin a four-game homestand on Sunday against San Antonio. The Bucks will visit the Chicago Bulls on Sunday.