Damian Lillard and DeMar DeRozan give each other the love they deserve prior to the Bucks and Kings' Tuesday night clash.

The acquisition of Damian Lillard in 2023 was supposed to bring the Bucks back into title contention, but they've had just one first-round exit to show for it. Sports Illustrated predicts the Bucks cut bait and recoup some meaningful assets in a three-team deal featuring the Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings.

When the Milwaukee Bucks decided to trade for star point guard Damian Lillard, many expected them to ascend to the front of the Eastern Conference. However, it has taken some time for things to click and there is still disconnect on the floor.

Nonetheless, he remains one of the league's most effective shooters, hitting over 40 percent from downtown and leading the league by knocking down 93.5 percent of his attempts from the foul line. Despite making the most of his opportunities at the line,

MILWAUKEE, WI (WHBL) – The Milwaukee Bucks took down the Sacramento Kings 130-115 from Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night, snapping the Kings’ seven game winning streak.

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.

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.

Antetokounmpo is manipulating the space in the key, Lopez is finding his way to the rim and Lillard isn't letting defenses get set.

DeMar DeRozan scored 28, De'Aaron Fox 20 and Keon Ellis 18 for Sacramento. Domantas Sabonis had 16 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.

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Damian Lillard (calf) probable for Sunday ... the Bucks will play their next game on Tuesday when they return home to host DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings. Lillard is in his second ...

The Bucks were resting three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton who dealt with an ankle injury that cost him the first 21 games of the season. Milwaukee was on the first night of a back-to-back and the plan was to have Middleton back for Wednesday’s game against the Orlando Magic.