From a movie. This was the outcome of the game between the Bucks and the Kings this morning. The Milwaukee franchise achieved victory thanks to a triple by Damian Lillard in overtime, the 2,500th of his career, with two seconds left in the game. A victory that places the locals second in the Eastern Conference table, only behind the Boston Celtics (143-142).
The American point guard was his team's top scorer, in addition to establishing himself as the decisive player against the Sacramento team. Lillard scored a total of 29 points, recording eight assists and four rebounds in 41 minutes on the court. Furthermore, the former Blazers player found a perfect complement to his game this Monday in the figure of Antetokounmpo.
The Greek giant signed a triple-double last night on the floor of the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee (27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists), establishing himself as one of the key men in the victory of Griffin's team against the Kings. Bobby Portis and Malik Beasley were also decisive. The first contributed 23 points and the second, a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds coming off the bench for the Bucks.
The performances of De'Aaron Fox (32 points) and Kevin Huerter (26 figures and 10 rebounds) were not enough for the Sacramento team, sixth in the Eastern Conference. Likewise, Kings power forward Domantas Sabonis, with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 15 assists, became the first player in NBA history to score 20 or more points, 10 or more rebounds and 15 or more assists with 90% or more effectiveness on field goals.
In addition to the Bucks' agonizing victory against the Kings, it is worth highlighting the Nuggets' victory against the Pacers (117-109). Nikola Jokic once again left his mark on the court with the Denver team, thanks to a double-double (25 points, nine assists and 12 rebounds) and a block that were decisive for his team's victory.
In the West, the Timberwolves continue to lead the Conference alone, after this morning they achieved victory against the Clippers (109-105). Anthony Edwards with 33 points and a double-double of 15 points and 18 rebounds from Frenchman Rudy Gobert seemed key to the victory of the Minnesota team.
The Clippers thus end their streak of three consecutive victories, despite Kawhi Leonard's 26 points and nine rebounds, Paul George's 16 points and James Harden's 14. All in all, they remain fourth in the West with a record of 25-14.
