Both teams agreed to put their defense aside to put on a show for the spectators at Fiserv Forum. The Kings got off to a better start with a lot of pace and great 3-point skill. With an aggressive Giannis Antetokounmpo, a Damian Lillard present and a more or less effective zone defense, the Bucks (deprived of Khris Middleton) managed to come back.
The two teams were then very close until the end of the game. A small show from Cameron Payne and a certain lead in the last quarter suggested that Milwaukee had control of the match. But the Kings, in the free throw game, will eat into their delay in “money time” and a final basket from De'Aaron Fox sends Kings and Bucks into overtime (128 all).
Five additional minutes well negotiated, initially, by the Californians, who passed a quick 6-0. Except that Damian Lillard, not always very inspired throughout the match, resisted and scored nine points. The last three are at the buzzer, with a very long distance shot, to defeat the Kings (143-142). The latter had the opportunity to conclude the debates, but they missed valuable free throws…
WHAT YOU MUST REMEMBER
– Damian Lillard’s shoot. It's obvious. Without this shot, the Bucks do not win. And it concludes a successful extension for the former Portlander, while he sometimes missed in this part. At the best moment, “Dame Time” reminded everyone that he was formidable in the final seconds of a close match. He finished with 29 points at 9/23 shooting and 8 assists, with 4 lost balls.
– The 0/3 fatal free throws. Even if we do not rule out the talent of the Milwaukee star for this last shot, it should be said that she was nevertheless greatly helped by the clumsiness of the Kings. There are 18 seconds left to play, Sacramento has a four-point lead and two free throws to seal the deal. Malik Monk misses both! Brook Lopez brings his team closer to 3-points and it's up to De'Aaron Fox to get on the line. He misses the first and makes a 1/2… As a result, the Kings are only two points ahead of the throw-in. We know the rest…
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
