Lillard nets 3-pointer at OT buzzer to lift Bucks past Kings

On Sunday night, Damian Lillard sealed a thrilling victory for the Milwaukee Bucks with a buzzer-beating 3-poInter in overtime, resulting in a narrow 143-142 win over the Sacramento Kings.

The Kings had a four-point lead late in overtime, but Brook Lopez’s corner 3-pointer narrowed the gap to 141-140 with just 11.5 seconds remaining. After De’Aaron Fox made one of two free throws, Lillard received a pass, crossed half court, and sank the game-winning shot, extending the Bucks’ dominance with their 15th consecutive victory over the Kings.

Lillard led Milwaukee’s charge with 29 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo notched a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Malik Beasley contributed 23 points, and Bobby Portis added 22, propelling the Bucks to a stellar 19-3 record at home. For the Kings, Fox led the way with 32 points, and Domantas Sabonis secured his 10th triple-double of the season with 21 points, 15 assists, and 13 rebounds.

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