MILWAUKEE – It was a total team effort from the Phoenix Suns over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night as they defeated them by a score of 129-114 and had big nights from Devin Booker, Jalen Green, and a massive third quarter from Royce O’Neale.
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Mar 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA: Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale (00) reaches for a rebound during the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
The most revealing moments of an NBA season rarely arrive with star power. Sometimes they show up in a single quarter from a player whose job is to defend, space the floor, and stay ready to hit the three-pointer. That’s exactly what happened Tuesday night, as Royce O’Neale’s third quarter helped set the Suns up with a victory on Tuesday. The Phoenix Suns opened a crucial six-game road trip with a statement win over the Milwaukee Bucks, fueled by a blistering third-quarter eruption from Royce O’Neale. The veteran wing poured in 21 points, catching fire from beyond the arc and flipping the energy of a game that had been balanced through the first half.
Mar 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks to shoot against Suns forward O’Neale (00) during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Phoenix didn’t just need scoring; they needed timing, and O’Neale delivered both. The Suns entered the night in the middle of a crowded Western Conference playoff race where every road game carries strategic weight. Milwaukee had answers early as Kyle Kuzma put together a complete performance, attacking mismatches and generating offense in transition. His scoring kept the Bucks within striking distance and gave Milwaukee a chance to control the tempo.
Mar 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee center Myles Turner (3) holds the ball away from Phoenix forward O’Neal (00) during the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
But the modern NBA is often decided by the math of spacing, and taking advantage of open opportunities. When O’Neale started drilling threes, the floor stretched, defensive rotations collapsed, and Phoenix’s offensive rhythm followed. For Suns fans, the takeaway goes beyond one win. This road trip at this point in the season will help define playoff positioning, and stealing the opener shifts the pressure off the next five games. It also reinforces a formula Phoenix will need in April as stars draw attention, but depth wins quarters.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
