New York (6-4) defeated Milwaukee (1-10), 117-85, on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York. 19,812 were in attendance for the NBA game.
Two former Vols appeared in the contest.
Rookie Nate Ament played 22 minutes for the Bucks. He scored 10 points and recorded two rebounds, one assist and two steals. Ament converted 40of-8 field goal attempts and 2-of-5 three-point attempts.
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Dalton Knecht played eight minutes for the Knicks. He totaled three points and converted 1-of-2 three-point attempts.
New York guard Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 23 points in 28 minutes. He converted 7-of-18 field goal attempts, 1-of-3 three-point attempts and 8-of-8 free throw attempts.
The Knicks led for 87% of the game and their largest lead was 32 points. Milwaukee’s largest lead was three points.
New York outrebounded the Bucks, 59-32, while outscoring Milwaukee, 38-28, for points in the paint.
PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; The thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament after he is drafted thirteenth overall by the Miami Heat during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament poses on the red carpet prior to Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament after he is drafted thirteenth overall by the Miami Heat and then traded to the Milwaukee Bucks during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
June 23, 2026; New York, New York; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the thirteenth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Tennessee forward Nate Ament after he was selected by the Miami Heat at Barclays Center.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament poses on the red carpet prior to Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York.
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June 23, 2026; New York, New York; The 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center.
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Nate Ament update in NBA Summer League California Classic
Nate Ament is interviewed on the red carpet prior to Round 1 of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament speaks with the media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
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PHOTOS: Nate Ament drafted, traded from Miami to Milwaukee
Nate Ament talks with media during the 2026 NBA draft prospect availability at Lotte New York Palace on June 22, 2026 in New York.
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