Kings Clobber Bucks, 129-94
The Sacramento Kings defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 129-94, at Golden One Center on Tuesday.

A 38-30 first quarter set the tone for the Kings in this wire-to-wire win, getting out to a 75-56 lead at the half. A 34-16 fourth quarter completed their blowout victory, leading by at least 14 points for the entirety of the second half. Sacramento shot 53 percent from the field and 45 percent from three-point range while holding Milwaukee to 37 percent from the field and 18 percent from long range. The Kings also out-assisted the Bucks, 34-23, while outscoring them in the paint, 54-42. Their 11 steals were massive as well because Milwaukee had just three.

The Bucks (42-24) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, accruing 30 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. Malik Beasley amassed 11 points, three rebounds and two assists. Damian Lillard missed 10 of his 12 shots to finish with 10 points, five rebounds and six assists. Bobby Portis led the bench with 11 points and seven boards.

The Kings (37-27) were led by De'Aaron Fox, finishing with 29 points, six rebounds, seven assists and two steals. Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists. Harrison Barnes had 16 points, six rebounds and two assists, while Malik Monk led the bench with 25 points, five rebounds and five assists.

Sacramento has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Wednesday, remaining home to play the Los Angeles Lakers. As for Milwaukee, they return home to face the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday for their next fixture.
Posted on: 3/12/2024 9:50 PM
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