After sending the game to overtime, the Milwaukee Bucks were able to close out the Sacramento Kings with a score of 143-142. This is the Bucks third win in a row and the 6th time they have dropped over 140 points as a team this season.
Damian Lillard Hits Buzzer Beater to Defeat the Sacramento Kings in Overtime
DAMIAN LILLARD FOR THE WIN AT THE BUZZER! pic.twitter.com/VKTFal8Dxo
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 15, 2024
Damian Lillard has bounced back after a rough stretch of games against Sacramento, leading the Bucks in scoring with 29 points 4 rebounds and 8 assists while sinking 5 three pointers. One of those threes was to beat the buzzer and seal the win for Milwaukee, letting the crowd know exactly what time it was.
Lillard is averaging over 25 points and 6.8 assists per game with his new team. He is a big reason why Milwaukee’s numbers offensively have taken a jump since last season and will look to build off this performance versus the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday.
Kings Head Coach Mike Brown Ejected After No-Call versus Milwaukee Bucks
Malik Monk had to hold Mike Brown back after he was ejected 😳
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 15, 2024
Sacramento’s Head Coach Mike Brown was ejected from the game in the fourth quarter after what he believed to be a foul was not called. After the no-call took place, Brown was visibly livid with the referee, immediately getting in his face and arguing. Malik Monk along with other members of the Kings had to hold him back for a brief period until he was ejected.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Drops 5th Triple-Double on the Season versus the Sacramento Kings
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a late afternoon injury designation for Sunday’s game versus the Kings with a right shoulder contusion, which put his status into question. Antetokounmpo played through the injury, putting up 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in the overtime win. This is his 5th triple-double on the season and the 40th of his career.
Khris Middleton was ruled out for the contest versus the Kings due to rest purposes for his surgically repaired knee, which meant others needed to step up and make shots. Malik Beasley did exactly that, putting up 23 points while shooting 5-9 from behind the arc. Bobby Portis also had an efficient night shooting the ball, making 9 of his 11 shots from the field adding up to 22 points off the bench with 10 rebounds.
The Bucks will look to build their momentum heading into a stretch of road games. Starting with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at 7:30 PM Eastern time.
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