Bucks Win OT Thriller Over Kings, 143-142
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Sacramento Kings, 143-142, in overtime at Fiserv Forum on Sunday night.

The interconference clash had the feel of a high-scoring affair from the start, with the Kings (23-16) and Bucks (28-12) combining for 69 first-quarter points and another 65 in the second period. Milwaukee held a 68-66 lead at halftime and added another two points from its advantage in the third, setting up a wild fourth quarter where Sacramento completed a comeback with a driving layup with one second remaining. However, after another nip-and-tuck period in overtime, it was Damian Lillard's three-pointer at the buzzer that sealed the victory for the hosts.

Fox led the Kings with 32 points, adding five assists, two rebounds and three steals. Malik Monk furnished 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Kevin Huerter generated a 26-point, 10-rebound double-double that included three assists and one steal. Domantas Sabonis generated a 21-point, 15-assist, 13-rebound triple-double that included one steal and one block. Harrison Barnes netted 14 points.

Lillard paced the Bucks with 29 points, complementing them with eight assists and four rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo provided 27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and three steals. Malik Beasley supplied 23 points, five assists, four rebounds and one steal. Bobby Portis contributed a 22-point, 10-rebound double-double that included one assist. Brook Lopez registered 17 points, nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks.

The Kings remain on the road and visit the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, while the Bucks visit the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night.
Posted on: 1/14/2024 7:51 PM
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