Ryan Rollins Steps Up with 24 Points in Bucks' Loss Amidst Giannis' Injury

Ryan Rollins scored a team-high 24 points, along with five assists, three rebounds, and one steal in 29 minutes during the Milwaukee Bucks' 118-106 loss to the Cavaliers. With Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving the game due to a left groin strain, Rollins stepped into a larger playmaking role, leading the starting unit in assists. The 23-year-old guard has been performing well in a starting capacity, averaging 19.8 points, 4.5 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals over his last four games. Rollins, who signed a three-year deal with the Bucks in July 2025, was a second-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft after a standout freshman and sophomore season at the University of Toledo, where he earned MAC Freshman of the Year honors.