Kings Edge Bucks in Thrilling Finish
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 5:00 PM ET · Fiserv Forum
Sacramento Kings 135, Milwaukee Bucks 133, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks?
Sacramento Kings beat Milwaukee Bucks 135-133 at Fiserv Forum on November 1, 2025.
In a closely contested matchup at the Fiserv Forum, the Sacramento Kings narrowly defeated the Milwaukee Bucks with a final score of 135-133. This victory marks Sacramento's lead in the series, now standing at 1-0 against the Bucks. The Kings' win is particularly noteworthy given their recent struggles, as they entered the game with a record of 2-4, while the Bucks boasted a home record of 4-2.
The Bucks have shown strong form at home, with a recent record of 9-1 over their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 123.1 points scored while allowing 114.8 points during this stretch. Their last five games reflected a solid performance as well, with an average of 121.8 points scored and 115.0 points allowed. In contrast, the Kings have struggled recently, losing their last three games and holding a record of 4-6 over their last ten. They averaged 112.7 points scored and 113.7 points allowed in that same span, with their last five games yielding an average of 111.0 points scored and 116.8 points allowed.
When considering home versus away performance, the Bucks have maintained a perfect home record of 6-0, while the Kings have a mixed away record of 2-3. The Kings' away struggles have been evident, but they managed to pull off a crucial win against the Bucks.
Historically, the Bucks have had the upper hand in their previous meetings, winning both encounters in the current season, including a 130-115 victory at home on January 15, 2025, and a 114-108 win on March 23, 2025. However, the Kings' latest win shifts the momentum in their favor.
In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. The Bucks had Kevin Porter Jr. listed as day-to-day with a knee issue. The Kings had multiple players in a similar situation, with Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray, Zach LaVine, and De'Andre Hunter all listed as day-to-day due to various injuries.
The betting market reflected the Bucks as favorites, while the Kings were seen as underdogs. The final score indicates that the Kings exceeded expectations, showcasing their resilience despite their recent form.
The game conditions were competitive, with both teams pushing the pace and making key plays down the stretch. The fourth quarter saw several critical scoring plays, including a clutch free throw by Russell Westbrook and a crucial dunk by Giannis Antetokounmpo, which kept the game within reach for the Bucks. However, the Kings managed to hold on, with DeMar DeRozan contributing significantly through free throws in the closing moments.
As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a thrilling display of basketball, with both teams demonstrating their capabilities. The Kings' ability to secure a win against a strong Bucks team at home adds an exciting twist to their season, while the Bucks will need to regroup as they continue their campaign.
Injury report
- Kevin Porter Jr.Day-To-DayKneeMilwaukee Bucks
- Domantas SabonisDay-To-DayKneeSacramento Kings
- Keegan MurrayDay-To-DayAnkleSacramento Kings
- Zach LaVineDay-To-DayHandSacramento Kings
- De'Andre HunterDay-To-DayEyeSacramento Kings
Leaders
- PointsGiannis Antetokounmpo26Milwaukee Bucks
- AssistsGiannis Antetokounmpo8Milwaukee Bucks
- ReboundsGiannis Antetokounmpo11Milwaukee Bucks
- PointsZach LaVine31Sacramento Kings
- AssistsRussell Westbrook10Sacramento Kings
- ReboundsDomantas Sabonis13Sacramento Kings
Recent form
Milwaukee Bucks
Last 10: 9-1Streak W2123.1 scored · 114.8 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W120-110vs Golden State WarriorsOct 31
- W121-111vs New York KnicksOct 29
- L113-118at Cleveland CavaliersOct 26
- W122-116at Toronto RaptorsOct 24
- W133-120vs Washington WizardsOct 23
- W140-133vs Detroit PistonsApr 13
- W125-119at Detroit PistonsApr 11
- W136-111vs New Orleans PelicansApr 11
- W110-103vs Minnesota TimberwolvesApr 9
- W111-107at New Orleans PelicansApr 7
Sacramento Kings
Last 10: 4-6Streak L3112.7 scored · 113.7 allowed per game2-3 away
- L113-126at Chicago BullsOct 30
- L101-107at Oklahoma City ThunderOct 29
- L120-127vs Los Angeles LakersOct 27
- W105-104vs Utah JazzOct 25
- L116-120at Phoenix SunsOct 23
- W109-98vs Phoenix SunsApr 13
- L100-101vs LA ClippersApr 12
- L116-124vs Denver NuggetsApr 10
- W127-117at Detroit PistonsApr 7
- W120-113at Cleveland CavaliersApr 6
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | - | 29 | W3 | .646 | 53 |
| Phoenix | 8 | 37 | W1 | .549 | 45 |
| LA Clippers | 11 | 40 | W1 | .512 | 42 |
| Golden State | 16 | 45 | L3 | .451 | 37 |
| Sacramento | 31 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
Box score
| Stat | Sacramento Kings | Milwaukee Bucks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 45-87 | 49-82 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 60 |
| Three-pointers | 10-28 | 15-32 |
| Three-point % | 36 | 47 |
| Free throws | 35-40 | 20-31 |
| Free throw % | 88 | 65 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 27 | 28 |
| Assists | 30 | 30 |
| Steals | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 4 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 4 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 22 |
| Points in the paint | 60 | 50 |
| Fouls | 21 | 26 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 15 |
How the scoring went
- 4th Quarter110-102Russell Westbrook makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter110-103Kyle Kuzma makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter110-104Kyle Kuzma makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter111-104DeMar DeRozan makes technical free throw
- 4th Quarter111-106Kyle Kuzma makes 9-foot two point shot (Ryan Rollins assists)
- 4th Quarter111-107Kyle Kuzma makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter113-107DeMar DeRozan makes 6-foot two point shot (Domantas Sabonis assists)
- 4th Quarter116-107Keon Ellis makes 24-foot three point shot (Russell Westbrook assists)
- 4th Quarter116-109Kyle Kuzma makes driving layup (Ryan Rollins assists)
- 4th Quarter117-109Domantas Sabonis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter118-109Domantas Sabonis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter118-111Kyle Kuzma makes 18-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter119-111Domantas Sabonis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter120-111Domantas Sabonis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter120-113Kyle Kuzma makes 2-foot dunk (Ryan Rollins assists)
- 4th Quarter122-113Dennis Schroder makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter122-115Kyle Kuzma makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter122-116Kyle Kuzma makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter123-116DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter124-116DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter124-118Kyle Kuzma makes 16-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter126-118Russell Westbrook makes tip shot
- 4th Quarter124-119Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter124-120Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter125-120Domantas Sabonis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter128-120Domantas Sabonis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter128-123Giannis Antetokounmpo makes 25-foot three point jumper (AJ Green assists)
- 4th Quarter128-125Giannis Antetokounmpo makes 1-foot driving dunk
- 4th Quarter129-125Domantas Sabonis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter129-126Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter129-127Giannis Antetokounmpo makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter130-127Russell Westbrook makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter131-127Russell Westbrook makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter131-129Giannis Antetokounmpo makes 1-foot dunk (Ryan Rollins assists)
- 4th Quarter132-129DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter133-129DeMar DeRozan makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter133-132Myles Turner makes 22-foot three point jumper (Giannis Antetokounmpo assists)
- 4th Quarter134-132Dennis Schroder makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter135-132Dennis Schroder makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter135-133AJ Green makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Milwaukee Bucks, below favours Sacramento Kings.
Venue
- Fiserv ForumMilwaukee, WI
- Attendance17341
- OfficialsMarat Kogut, Mitchell Ervin, John Conley
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