The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from playoff contention after a 127-95 blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, ending their nine-year postseason streak. The defeat marked a dramatic fall for a franchise that had been perennial contenders since drafting Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2013.

Milwaukee's struggles intensified with Antetokounmpo sidelined for a sixth consecutive game due to a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. The two-time MVP has appeared in only 36 games this season, a major factor in the Bucks' collapse. They've lost nine of their past 11 games, and the National Basketball Players Association recently questioned whether Milwaukee plans to shut down their star for the remainder of the season.

Meanwhile, the Spurs continued their surge with their eighth consecutive victory, winning 13 of their past 14 games. Stephon Castle recorded a triple-double with 22 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds, while MVP candidate Victor Wembanyama contributed 23 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists. San Antonio now sits just two games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference standings.