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Sacramento Kings and Milwaukee Bucks Lock Horns in a Fierce Battle at Fiserv Forum

The Sacramento Kings faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks in a game that ended with the Kings scoring 115 points to the Bucks' 130. This result brings the Kings' season record to an even 20-20, while the Bucks improve their standing to 21-17. The match, held at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, showcased both teams' abilities but ultimately saw the home team taking advantage.


MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 14:  Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on January 14, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).

Key Performances from Sacramento


De'Aaron Fox led the charge for Sacramento with an impressive stat line of 20 points, six assists, and eleven rebounds, alongside two blocks. His performance was a bright spot for the Kings despite falling short against their opponents. Domantas Sabonis also made significant contributions with sixteen points, nine assists, and ten rebounds. His near triple-double performance highlighted his importance on both ends of the floor.


Keon Ellis added eighteen points for Sacramento, showcasing his shooting ability by converting 62 percent of his three-point attempts. DeMar DeRozan was another key player for Sacramento with twenty-eight points on fifty percent shooting from both field goals and beyond the arc.


MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 14: Domantas Sabonis #11 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 14, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).

Milwaukee's Winning Formula


The Milwaukee Bucks were led by a balanced attack that saw them take control early in the game. Their ability to maintain a lead throughout was critical to their victory. The team's efficiency from inside and outside painted areas contributed significantly to their win as they outrebounded Sacramento fifty-eight to fifty-two and had more assists (32) than Sacramento (25).


Milwaukee's bench played a crucial role by adding forty-one points to their total score, showcasing depth that proved too much for Sacramento's defense.


MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 14:  De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 14, 2025 at Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).

Looking Ahead


The next challenge for The Sacramento Kings will be hosting Houston Rockets at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on January 16th at 10:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on TNT, truTV or MAX internet broadcast networks as The Kings look forward to bouncing back from this defeat.


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