Bucks Close Out Third Straight Win
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings, 133-127, at Fiserv Forum on Saturday night.

The Kings jumped out to a great start with a, 35-27, lead after one quarter, but the Bucks bounced back in the second, outscoring the visitors, 35-19, to take an eight-point lead by halftime. Both sides came out level in the third and the Bucks held on to the eight-point lead heading into the final frame. The Kings used an, 8-3, run late in the fourth to cut it to a three-point game, but the Bucks came up clutch down the stretch to close out their third straight win. This marks the third straight loss for the Kings.

Khris Middleton led the Bucks with 34 points, six rebounds, five assists and a steal, in 33 minutes. Jrue Holiday followed up with 26 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals, while Donte DiVincenzo added 20 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Bucks shot 50 percent from the field, including 21-of-42 from deep.

Meanwhile, Harrison Barnes led the Kings with 29 points, six rebounds and three assists, in 38 minutes. Tyrese Haliburton followed up with 24 points, six points, 12 assists and a steal, while Terence Davis totaled 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists and a steal. The Kings shot 53 percent from the field including 15-of-37 from long range.

The Kings (18-30) will look to bounce back as they take on the Celtics in Boston on Tuesday. The Bucks (30-19) take on the Cavs in Cleveland on Wednesday.
Posted on: 1/22/2022 7:12 PM
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