Damian Lillard pulled off one of the crazier game-winners in recent history, beating the buzzer with a long three as the Bucks escape with a sensational 143-142 overtime win over the visiting Kings Monday (PHL) at the Fiserv Forum.
With five seconds left, Dame went the length of the court and pulled up between the three-point line and the Bucks’ mid-court logo, casually sinking the game-winning three as time expired.
DAME CALLED GAME! pic.twitter.com/pzpyZYKZSc
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 15, 2024
Lillard’s heroics were ironically set up by De’Aaron Fox, the NBA’s reigning Clutch Player of the Year. The Kings guard split his free throws, missing the first, giving Sacramento only a two point lead.
THIS IS WHAT DAME DOES. ?? pic.twitter.com/zwNfpQxOG0
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 15, 2024
Dame scored nine of his 29 points in OT to lead the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo picked up a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Malik Beasley and Bobby Portis also had nice games, going for 23 and 22 points respectively.
Fox led the Kings with a game-high 32 points, while Domantas Sabonis also had himself a triple-double, scoring 21 points with 13 rebounds, and 15 assists.
With the win, the Bucks move to 28-12 in the Eastern Conference. The Kings, meanwhile, slid to the sixth spot in the standings with a 23-16 record.
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