Khaman Maluach and Suns Defeat the Bucks in Las Vegas

News ArticlePublishedJul 14, 2026 at 01:27 PM EDTThe Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks turned Monday night into a back-and-forth summer league adventure, the kind of game where every possession counted. After nine ties, Phoenix finally got the last punch, closing out a 95-88 victory at Cox Pavilion.For most of the night, there was no separation. Neither team managed to build a double-digit lead, and the game stayed within striking distance until the final minutes. Milwaukee looked like it might steal the win when the Bucks got an 87-84 lead with 2:30 remaining, but Phoenix responded with an 11-1 run. It was fire.The Suns showed their stuff late. They had a 52-39 rebounding edge and moved the ball better, finishing with a 22-15 advantage in assists. Phoenix also found its rhythm from outside