PHOENIX -- The Phoenix Suns (35-41) fell to the Milwaukee Bucks (41-34) by a score of 133-123 on Tuesday night in game that was stop one of three on the road trip. This loss clinched the first non-winning season in Phoenix since 2019-20.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points and the Milwaukee Bucks relied on a team-record shooting performance to snap a four-game skid by winning 133-123 over the slumping and short-handed Phoenix Suns.

The Thunder, Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, Grizzlies, Warriors, Timberwolves, and Mavericks (if healthy) will certainly be better than the Suns. That leaves the Suns to fight for the nine seed, but the Clippers and Spurs will also be in the mix, and the Kings could stay relevant, once again forcing the Suns out.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points and dished 11 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 133-123 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns and former head coach Mike Budenholzer on Tuesday.

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For Phoenix Suns fans, this NBA season has been frustrating. Once brimming with optimism and title aspirations, the team now finds itself in the throes of a potential rebuild — or at least a pivot — which could reshape its future.

The Phoenix Suns host the Houston Rockets Sunday in 11th place in the West, one game out of the 10th and final play-in spot.

For how this season has gone, the Phoenix Suns have had their fair share of moments showing some resilience, the latest coming in Tuesday's 133-123 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.