Brook Lopez added 22 points and seven rebounds for the Bucks, while Khris Middleton had 18 points and nine rebounds. Domantas Sabonis led the Kings with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox had 21 points and seven assists.

The Bucks took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Kings 35-23. Antetokounmpo was dominant in the period, scoring 12 points and grabbing five rebounds. The Kings made a late push in the fourth quarter, but the Bucks held on for the win.

The win was the Bucks’ third in a row, and it improved their record to 4-3. The Kings, meanwhile, saw their five-game winning streak come to an end. They are now 5-1 on the season.

Antetokounmpo was once again the driving force behind the Bucks’ victory. He was a force on both ends of the court, scoring efficiently and playing strong defense.

In the third quarter, when the Bucks took control of the game, Antetokounmpo was at his best. He scored 12 points on 5-of-7 shooting, and he also grabbed five rebounds and dished out two assists.

The Kings’ offense, which had been so potent in their first five games, struggled against the Bucks’ defense. The Bucks held the Kings to just 42.4% shooting from the field, and they forced 16 turnovers.

Fox, who had been averaging 25.6 points per game coming into the night, was held to just 21 points on 8-of-22 shooting. Sabonis, who had been averaging 21.8 points and 12.4 rebounds per game, was held to 22 points and 10 rebounds.

The Bucks’ defense, which had been struggling in the early going, tightened up against the Kings. They were much more active in the passing lanes, and they did a better job of contesting shots.

The Bucks also did a good job of limiting the Kings’ second chances. They allowed the Kings to grab just six offensive rebounds, and they held the Kings to just 11 second-chance points.

The Bucks’ victory over the Kings was a statement win. It showed that they are a team to be reckoned with, even after losing two of their first three games.

The Kings, meanwhile, will need to regroup after their first loss of the season. They will have a chance to bounce back on Monday night when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves.