The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Sacramento Kings 115–98 on January 4, 2026, at Golden 1 Center. Giannis Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 37 points and 11 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. added 25 points and 10 assists. Russell Westbrook led Sacramento with 21 points.
Key Takeaways
- Milwaukee beat Sacramento 115–98 in the most recent matchup.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 37 points and 11 rebounds.
- Kevin Porter Jr. recorded 25 points and 10 assists.
- Russell Westbrook led the Kings with 21 points.
- Milwaukee shot 45.0% from the field and 27.0% from three, while Sacramento shot 42.5% overall and just 20.0% from three.
Kings vs Bucks Final Score
The latest Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks matchup took place on January 4, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
Milwaukee controlled the game early, building a 62–44 halftime advantage. Sacramento made a push after halftime, but the Bucks maintained enough separation to win 115–98.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 28 | 34 | 23 | 30 | 115 |
| Sacramento Kings | 26 | 18 | 25 | 29 | 98 |
The game was played in Sacramento, with an announced attendance of 15,892.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats
Milwaukee’s victory was driven by an outstanding performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo, with strong support from Kevin Porter Jr. and several role players.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Leads Milwaukee
Giannis was easily the game’s leading scorer. He played 31:37 and made 13 of 17 field-goal attempts, along with 11 of 13 free throws.
His final line was 37 points, 11 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 turnovers and 2 personal fouls. His 37 points came on an extremely efficient 76.5% shooting from the field.
That combination of scoring efficiency and rebounding gave Sacramento a major problem throughout the game.
Kevin Porter Jr. Provides a Complete Game
Kevin Porter Jr. was another major reason Milwaukee won.
He scored 25 points while adding a game-high 10 assists. Porter Jr. shot 8-for-15 from the field and converted all eight of his free-throw attempts.
His 10 assists were particularly important because they helped Milwaukee create scoring opportunities without relying exclusively on Giannis.
Other Bucks Contributors
Myles Turner scored 15 points while making three three-pointers and blocking two shots. Ryan Rollins added 12 points, six rebounds and three assists.
Gary Trent Jr. supplied 13 points, including four three-pointers, while Bobby Portis recorded nine points and 11 rebounds off the bench.
Kyle Kuzma added three points, four rebounds and four assists, while A.J. Green contributed one point, five rebounds and one assist.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 31:37 | 37 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 39:44 | 25 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Myles Turner | 31:55 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 22:19 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Rollins | 33:52 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Bobby Portis | 16:05 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 17:43 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Green | 31:33 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gary Harris | 15:12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The official game totals show Milwaukee finished with 39 made field goals on 87 attempts, 10-for-37 from three-point range and 27-for-30 at the free-throw line.
Sacramento Kings Player Stats
Sacramento had several productive individual performances, but the team struggled to match Milwaukee’s efficiency.
Russell Westbrook Leads Sacramento in Scoring
Russell Westbrook was the Kings’ leading scorer with 21 points.
He played 37:54 and finished with six rebounds, three assists, four steals and three blocks. Westbrook also went 10-for-12 at the free-throw line.
However, his shooting from the field was difficult, as he made only 5 of 16 attempts and went 1-for-8 from three-point range.
Zach LaVine and Dennis Schröder Add Offense
Zach LaVine scored 20 points in 35:32. He shot 6-for-12 overall, made two three-pointers and was perfect on six free-throw attempts.
Dennis Schröder contributed 13 points and five assists, while Keegan Murray finished with 12 points, three rebounds and two blocks.
DeMar DeRozan had 11 points, four rebounds and three assists, while rookie Maxime Raynaud recorded six points and a team-high eight rebounds.
Sacramento Kings Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK |
| Russell Westbrook | 37:54 | 21 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Zach LaVine | 35:32 | 20 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Dennis Schröder | 26:07 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Keegan Murray | 26:43 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DeMar DeRozan | 28:43 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Maxime Raynaud | 24:08 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Precious Achiuwa | 15:25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Drew Eubanks | 20:55 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nique Clifford | 19:17 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Keon Ellis | 5:16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sacramento finished the game with 34 field goals on 80 attempts, five made three-pointers on 25 attempts and 25-for-32 shooting at the free-throw line.
Kings vs Bucks Team Stats Comparison
The biggest statistical difference was shooting efficiency.
| Category | Bucks | Kings |
| Points | 115 | 98 |
| Field Goals | 39-87 | 34-80 |
| FG% | 44.8% | 42.5% |
| 3-Pointers | 10-37 | 5-25 |
| 3P% | 27.0% | 20.0% |
| Free Throws | 27-30 | 25-32 |
| Rebounds | 56 | 49 |
| Assists | 23 | 17 |
| Steals | 4 | 10 |
| Blocks | 2 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 10 |
Milwaukee’s edge was not simply three-point shooting. The Bucks also dominated the glass, grabbing 56 rebounds compared with Sacramento’s 49, and they recorded six more assists.
Sacramento did create more defensive events, with 10 steals and seven blocks, but Milwaukee’s offensive efficiency outweighed that advantage.
Why the Bucks Won
The first major factor was Giannis. His 37 points came on 13-for-17 shooting, allowing Milwaukee to generate efficient offense without requiring a high volume of outside shots.
The second factor was playmaking. Kevin Porter Jr. finished with 10 assists, while Milwaukee had 23 team assists compared with Sacramento’s 17. That helped the Bucks consistently create quality scoring opportunities.
Rebounding was another important difference. Milwaukee collected 56 total rebounds, including 12 offensive rebounds. Bobby Portis alone grabbed 11 boards in just 16 minutes.
Sacramento also struggled badly from three-point range. The Kings made only five of 25 attempts, a 20% three-point rate. Milwaukee was not spectacular from deep either, but its 10 made threes on 37 attempts still produced five more three-pointers than Sacramento.
How This Matchup Compared With the Earlier Meeting
The teams had already played once earlier in the 2025–26 regular season.
On November 1, 2025, Sacramento defeated Milwaukee 135–133 in Milwaukee. Zach LaVine led the Kings with 31 points, while DeMar DeRozan scored 29. Giannis finished that game with 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.
That means the 2025–26 season series was split 1–1:
- November 1: Kings 135, Bucks 133
- January 4: Bucks 115, Kings 98
The contrast is notable. Sacramento scored 135 points in the first meeting but managed only 98 in the rematch. Milwaukee also improved its defensive control substantially in the second game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the most points in the Kings vs Bucks game?
Giannis Antetokounmpo was the game’s leading scorer with 37 points for Milwaukee. He shot 13-for-17 from the field and added 11 rebounds. Kevin Porter Jr. followed with 25 points, while Russell Westbrook led Sacramento with 21.
Who had the most rebounds?
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis each recorded 11 rebounds for Milwaukee. Giannis had 11 in 31:37, while Portis reached 11 in only 16:05. Sacramento’s leading rebounder was Maxime Raynaud with eight.
Who had the most assists?
Kevin Porter Jr. had the most assists in the game with 10. Sacramento’s assist leader was Dennis Schröder with five. Porter Jr.’s playmaking was a major part of Milwaukee’s 115-point performance.
What was the final score of Bucks vs Kings?
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Sacramento Kings 115–98 on January 4, 2026, at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Milwaukee led 62–44 at halftime and maintained its advantage through the second half.
How did the teams shoot from three-point range?
Milwaukee shot 27.0% from three-point range, making 10 of 37 attempts. Sacramento shot only 20.0%, making five of 25. The Kings therefore made five fewer three-pointers during the game.
Final Takeaway
The latest Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks match player stats show a clear advantage for Milwaukee.
Giannis Antetokounmpo produced the game’s biggest individual performance with 37 points and 11 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. added 25 points and 10 assists.
For Sacramento, Russell Westbrook led the team with 21 points, while Zach LaVine added 20. But the Kings’ 20% three-point shooting and 49–56 rebounding disadvantage made it difficult to keep pace.
The 115–98 result also evened the 2025–26 season series at one win apiece.
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