The National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Milwaukee Bucks pulled out a dramatic victory thanks to a game-winning buzzer-beating three-pointer by guard Damian Lillard.
Milwaukee defeated the Sacramento Kings 143-142 in overtime in the 2023-2024 NBA regular season at the Fifth Third Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, on Friday night.
Lillard was the difference maker.
Trailing 140-142 with 5.2 seconds left in the first overtime, Lillard capitalized on his final possession. Receiving the ball, Lillard dribbled alone down the lane, drew a defender, and drained a three-pointer for the game-winning buzzer-beater.
It was a highlight reel of his steady ball handling, shooting ability, and heart.
Lillard finished with 29 points and eight assists, including five 3-pointers. 바카라사이트 Yannis Adetokunbo added a triple-double with 27 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds.
Riding a three-game winning streak, second-place Milwaukee (28-12) closed the gap on the Eastern Conference leaders Boston Celtics (30-9) to two and a half games.
For Sacramento, DeAndre Fox scored 32 points, a game-high for both teams, but couldn’t smile in the loss.
In the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 109-105.
Minnesota (28-11) has won two straight to move into sole possession of first place in the conference. Anthony Edwards led the way with 33 points.