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 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.

Riding a seven-game win streak, the Sacramento Kings head into a marquee road matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. The Kings have seen a massive culture shift since promoting Doug Christie to interim head coach,

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 15 points, four rebounds and four assists while shooting 6/8 from the field in his first 12 minutes of playing time. He also made NBA history. Via Eric Nehm of The Athletic: "Per Bucks PR,

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo addressed his team’s struggles against top-tier opponents, bluntly describing their performance as “horrible” in those matchups. The Milwaukee Bucks couldn’t extend their three-game winning streak and suffered a crushing 140-106 defeat to the New York Knicks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo gets candid when speaking about the Bucks' struggles against top teams in the East. As Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to break records, the team has struggled when facing top teams in the Eastern Conference.