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.

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds for his 50th career triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Sacramento 130-115 on Tuesday to snap the Kings’ seven-game win streak.

Kings guard De’Aaron Fox scores 20 points in Sacramento Kings’ 130-115 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on January 14, 2025, at Fiserv Forum.De'Aaron Fox highlights: Watch Kings star score 20 vs. Bucks in

The Kings are currently 10-7 on the road with a point differential of +3, while the Bucks have a 6-4 record in their last ten games at home.

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.

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

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Tuesday’s NBA slate includes the Sacramento Kings (20-19) taking the road to match up with Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks (20-17) at Fiserv Forum. The game starts at 8:00 PM ET.The