{"id":121815,"date":"2026-01-06T05:43:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T05:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/121815\/"},"modified":"2026-01-06T05:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T05:43:07","slug":"antetokounmpo-scores-37-in-bucks-115-98-victory-over-kings-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/121815\/","title":{"rendered":"Antetokounmpo scores 37 in Bucks’ 115-98 victory over Kings"},"content":{"rendered":"

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — — – Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> had 37 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> sailed to a 115-98 victory over the Sacramento Kings<\/a> on Sunday night.<\/p>\n

Antetokounmpo made 13 of 17 shots from the field and 11 of 13 at the free-throw line in 31 minutes as the Bucks won for the fifth time in their last seven games. Kevin Porter Jr<\/a>. added 25 points and 10 assists, while Myles Turner<\/a> scored 15 points.<\/p>\n

Russell Westbrook<\/a> had 21 points and Zach LaVine<\/a> had 20 for the Kings, who have lost five games in a row.<\/p>\n

Antetokounmpo scored on a layup, and A.J. Green made a technical foul shot to put the Bucks up 62-42 late in the second quarter. Antetokounmpo made 6 of 7 shots from the floor and all three attempts at the foul line for 15 points in the first half.<\/p>\n

After shooting 54.5% in the first quarter, the Kings descended to 26.1% in the second for 18 total points.<\/p>\n

Behind by 24 points in the third quarter, the Kings went on a 29-8 run, capped with a basket by Drew Eubanks<\/a> to cut the Bucks’ lead to 88-83 . Milwaukee responded with an 18-5 run, completed with two free throws by Antetokounmpo.<\/p>\n

LaVine returned to the lineup after missing the last nine games due to a left ankle sprain, but was not part of the starting five.<\/p>\n

Up next<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks: At the Golden State Warriors<\/a> on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

Sacramento Kings: Host the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n

——<\/p>\n

AP NBA: https:\/\/www.apnews.com\/hub\/NBA<\/a><\/p>\n

——<\/p>\n

AP NBA: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/nbabr\/]<\/p>\n

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