Bucks Defeat Kings, 133-124
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the host Sacramento Kings, 133-124, at Golden 1 Center on Monday.

While Sacramento led for 29 of the opening 30 minutes in this game, Milwaukee rode a 37-25 third quarter to their win. They put things away behind a 43-37 fourth quarter, finishing on a 27-16 run over the final six minutes. The Bucks shot 58 percent from the field and 46 percent from three-point range while holding the Kings to 44 percent from the field and 42 percent from long range. Milwaukee got 119 points from their five starters. The Bucks also outscored the Kings in the paint, 60-48.

The Bucks (49-19) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, collecting 46 points, 12 rebounds and four assists on 19-of-28 from the field. Khris Middleton compiled 31 points, three rebounds and nine assists. Brook Lopez totaled 23 points, eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks. Jrue Holiday had 11 points, six rebounds and eight assists.

The Kings (40-27) were led by De'Aaron Fox, finishing with 35 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. Kevin Huerter amassed 28 points and three assists on 8-of-11 from long range, Domantas Sabonis tallied 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists, while Harrison Barnes had 14 points and four boards.

Milwaukee has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday, staying on the road to face the Phoenix Suns. As for Sacramento, they return to action on Wednesday in a road matchup with the Chicago Bulls.
Posted on: 3/13/2023 9:30 PM
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