Monk joining his college teammate, De'Aaron Fox, in the starting lineup was long overdue but better late than never. Monk has played a huge role in Sacramento's seven-game win streak, but he will not be available during their attempt at an eighth straight win.

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.

Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds as Milwaukee ended 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.

The surging Sacramento Kings face the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time this season on Tuesday. Sacramento, enjoying a seven-game winning run, its longest of the season, will look to cap off an Eastern Conference road swing with another victory. Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox and DeMar DeRozan are ready to lead the Kings.

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.

Watch the Game Highlights from Milwaukee Bucks vs. Sacramento Kings, 01/14/2025

The Bucks face the Kings tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET in Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable, but with a back-to-back, his status could change.