Brilliant Bucks punch playoff ticket

Milwaukee first over the postseason line after surging Giannis dims Suns

PHOENIX — The Milwaukee Bucks walked into one of the toughest places to play in the NBA, snatched the lead from the Phoenix Suns midway through the fourth quarter and then closed with a flourish to earn a 116-104 victory.

That's not easy to do.

But the Bucks made it look easy. That's exactly why they became the first team to clinch a playoff berth this season on Tuesday night, as well as becoming the first to 50 wins this season.