Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 25 points during a 47-point first quarter that propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-115 win over the visiting Kings on Tuesday night, snapping Sacramento's seven-game winning streak.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been desperately searching for some sort of consistency; the Bucks have been playing .500 basketball ever since winning the 2024 NBA Cup, and this is not the level they want to play at considering their lofty championship ambitions.

Milwaukee took charge of this game early with a 21-2 run, led by double digits midway through the first quarter and it never got closer, with the Bucks winning 130-115. Damian Lillard added 24 points, Brook Lopez 21 and A.J. Green 16.

Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds as Milwaukee ended Sacramento's seven-game winning streak.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Khris Middleton tonight vs. the Sacramento Kings as they try to bounce back from a tough loss in New York.

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo finished the win with 33 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists and two blocks while shooting 14/23 from the field in 37 minutes of playing time. Via StatMuse: "Giannis today: 33 PTS 11 REB 13 AST 2 BLK 14-23 FG +30 The Bucks have had an up-and-down season.