Defeat By Spurs Ends Bucks' Play-off Hopes

The Milwaukee Bucks will miss nan NBA playoffs for nan first clip successful 10 years pursuing a 127-95 conclusion by nan San Antonio Spurs.

The Bucks person mislaid 9 of their past 11 games and were without their prima Giannis Antetokounmpo for nan sixth crippled successful a statement arsenic he continues his betterment from a knee injury.

It was an eighth consecutive triumph for nan Spurs arsenic they stay basking connected nan heels of defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder for some nan apical seed successful nan Western Conference and nan champion grounds successful nan league.

The Spurs are 2 games down nan Thunder pinch 8 games near to play.

The play-in tourney originates connected 14 April, pinch nan playoffs starting 4 days later.

Stephon Castle had his 4th triple-double of nan play - 22 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists - and was among 7 Spurs players who scored successful double figures led by Victor Wembanyama, who had 23 points and 15 rebounds.