⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Kings fell 12 points behind the pace we expected in the third quarter, then it evened out by full time. A much tighter, lower scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ MIL better than we expected
▼ SAC better than we expected
The fourth quarter was where it moved most, 11 points worse than our numbers for the Bucks.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Kings won, and why the Bucks did not.
From the game
Made nine threes to their two- A 12-0 run took them from 10 down to 2 up in the fourth quarter
- Could not get to the line, ten free throws to their twenty
A 12-0 run took them from 4 down to 8 up in the third quarter
Key battles
🏀Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Bucks
Good plays
- 9-0 run
A 9-0 run took them from 7 down to 2 up
Q2 8:22 · MIL 31-29 SAC
- 12-0 run
A 12-0 run took them from 4 down to 8 up
Q3 8:15 · MIL 58-50 SAC
- Ties it
Mike James made Free Throw 1 of 2.
Q4 0:04 · MIL 86-86 SAC
Bad plays
- Turnover
Michael Redd Lost Ball. Stolen by Mike Bibby.
Q4 0:13 · MIL 85-84 SAC
- Missed FT
Mike James missed Free Throw 1 of 2.
Q4 0:04 · MIL 86-86 SAC
Kings
Good plays
- 12-0 run
A 12-0 run took them from 10 down to 2 up
Q4 7:03 · MIL 77-79 SAC
- Go-ahead
Predrag Stojakovic made layup. Assisted by Mike Bibby.
Q4 0:09 · MIL 85-86 SAC
- Winner
Chris Webber made 27 ft three point jumper. Assisted by Mike Bibby.
Q4 0:00 · MIL 86-89 SAC
Bad plays
- Turnover
Chris Webber Lost Ball. Stolen by Desmond Mason.
Q4 1:30 · MIL 81-81 SAC
📊The numbers
| MIL | SAC | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% | Shooting from the field | 39% |
| 2 | Threes made | 9 |
| 33% | Three-point accuracy | 36% |
| 16 | Free throws made | 10 |
| 54 | Rebounds | 57 |
| 13 | Offensive rebounds | 14 |
| 16 | Assists | 24 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 16 | Fast break points | 16 |
| 17 | Points off turnovers | 12 |
| 14 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 9 | Steals | 10 |
| 4 | Blocks | 4 |
