Latrell Sprewell’s comeback was overshadowed by Terrell Brandon’s.
Brandon, returning from a two-game absence with bruised ribs and a bruised thigh, sank two foul shots with 8 seconds left as Milwaukee sent New York to its fourth straight road loss.
Patrick Ewing, who scored 24 points, missed a potential game-winner from the baseline just before the buzzer.
Brandon, the subject of trade rumors because he refuses to negotiate a contract extension in Milwaukee, finished with 16 points. Glenn Robinson led the Bucks with 19 and Tyrone Hill added 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Sprewell, out for three weeks with an injured heel, scored 18 points, including 14 in 14 first-half minutes. He finished 7 of 17 from the floor and 2 of 2 from the line with five rebounds and two assists.
“As long as I come in and contribute in some way,” Sprewell said. “Just being on the floor was the biggest thing for me. I felt fine. I felt good. No pain! I felt comfortable. I felt good about the way I played.”
