Milwaukee, WI
Bucks vs. Kings: Dame Time Strikes in Milwaukee
Man, oh man. What a night. In a raucous finish, Dame Time struck in the dying embers of the game, as Damian Lillard’s buzzer-beating three secured a 143-142 victory for the Milwaukee Bucks over the Sacramento Kings.
Game Summary
Sacramento has a fun offense, and it was on display to kick things off in this one. Led by De’Aaron Fox’s 12 points, Sacramento carried a 37-32 lead into the second quarter. Bobby Portis led with 11 points off the bench for Milwaukee.
The Bucks would turn on the jets and outscore Sacramento in the second quarter, allowing them to hold a 68-66 lead at the break. Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 14 points served as the team high while De’Aaron Fox matched him with 14 of his own on the other side.
Thanks to the hot shooting from Malik Beasley, the Bucks protected their lead throughout the third quarter. Beasley served as the team’s leading scorer through three frames, and helped Milwaukee own a 95-91 advantage going into the final period of regulation.
It was an absolute gritty clash in the fourth, with both teams exchanging blows left and right. It was chippy too, as Mike Brown went absolutely nuclear and got tossed from the game. In the final seconds of the quarter, Giannis would get some free throws to put Milwaukee up three. However, he missed the second, allowing Sacramento to race down and get a basket from De’Aaron Fox, tying the game and sending it to OT.
Overtime was a wild rollercoaster. It seemed as if the Bucks should’ve both won and lost three times. A Kevin Huerter three gave the Kings a lead, which was then followed up by a Malik Monk jumper. Brook Lopez buried an insane 3-pointer in the corner to pull Milwaukee within one. De’Aaron Fox then split a pair of free throws, opening the door up for Dame Time — and the rest is history.
Lillard’s 29 points on the night were a team high for the Bucks. Giannis secured another triple-double with a 27/10/10 stat line. Malik Beasley (23) and Bobby Portis (23) each passed the 20-point plateau as well.
For the Kings, De’Aaron Fox poured in a game-high 32 points. Malik Monk came off the bench with 28 points and Kevin Huerter was big with 26 of his own. Domantas Sabonis also had 21.
What Did We Learn?
We learned how amazing Dame Time is. Wow. What a game. Here was my vantage point from press row:
The best part of this is Brook Lopez. Just absolutely speechless. As for his Dame Time celebration? He told us that he breaks it out when it’s necessary and that last night, it was necessary.
Here are more of the reactions:
Malik Beasley’s perspective on Dame’s buzzer-beater: “I was in the corner, just in case, ready to go. And I saw him slow down, actually with five seconds to go, so I was like…okay, this is definitely Dame Time. And it was Dame Time. And the rest is history.”
— Gabe Stoltz (@Stoltzy3) January 15, 2024
Giannis conversational postgames are always the best. He spoke for nearly over 15 minutes last night. This was some fun banter between us and him:
Giannis asked us if we agreed that Dame’s shot tonight was the best buzzer-beater in his (Giannis’) Bucks career.
We mentioned Khris Middleton’s shot against Miami. Giannis said that was a clean shot.
“Khris gonna be mad about it,” he joked.
Fun postgame energy tonight.
— Gabe Stoltz (@Stoltzy3) January 15, 2024
And as for his actual reaction to Dame’s shot?
Giannis on Damian Lillard’s game-winning shot: “When I saw the ball in the air, I was like, this shit is going in.”
— Gabe Stoltz (@Stoltzy3) January 15, 2024
And when I said that the vibes were great in the locker room, they were. At one point, Thanasis called me over to show me a video of a Cowboys fan breaking his TV. Just amazing.
Three Observations
Malik Beasley was a force.
Malik Beasley absolutely brought it. He was lethal from beyond the 3-point arc, going 5-of-9 from deep. When folks think about the Bucks offense, they immediately go to Giannis, Dame, and Khris Middleton — for good reason. But man, Beasley can bring it too, especially with that beautiful 3-point shot. All in all, Beasley contributed with 23 points on 7-of-12 shooting. It was big for the Bucks tonight, and it’ll remain big for them a few months from now.
Giannis keeps doing Giannis things.
As he typically is, Antetokounmpo was big down the stretch. It took a little bit for him to get going, but he was big in keeping things close in the fourth. Ultimately, he finished with another triple-double, his fifth on the year. Three of his five triple-doubles have come in his eight games so far this month. Additionally, he hit some big free throws late. Yes, he missed one, but he did go 9-of-14 from the line.
This offense is so much fun to watch.
Milwaukee scored 143 points in this win. They continue to absolutely cook on that side of the ball. It’s the sixth time this season they’ve scored 140+ points. Their six games scoring 140 points this season are now tied for the most in a season in franchise history (2018-19). Also, four Bucks scored 20+ points last night, marking the first time this season they’ve had four 20-point scorers in the same game. Milwaukee has now had at least three 20-point scorers in each of its last three games. The offense continues to hum along.
Bonus Bucks Bits
- Those Kings jerseys are so cold. Talk about knocking a re-brand out of the park. Just so beautiful.
- This was really awesome to see:
Zaida Smith was a winner of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest for her age group. At halftime, she gave her powerful speech.
After she was done, Brook Lopez, Giannis, and Cam Payne all congratulated her. pic.twitter.com/gndTqi1XbX
— Gabe Stoltz (@Stoltzy3) January 15, 2024
- That Mike Brown ejection was absolutely wild…and his postgame presser was just as wild:
Mike Brown lights into the refereeing tonight in the Kings loss in Milwaukee. Brings out a laptop in his press conference to show film of the non-foul and foul that has him ticked off. Here is the five minute soundbite. pic.twitter.com/Q8InpkFh8B
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 15, 2024
- Lillard’s game winner was also the 2,500th 3-point make of his career and his second career game-winner. It was the Bucks’ first game winner at the buzzer since Giannis’ against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 4, 2017.
- Last, Dame’s shot wasn’t the only great shot of the night. What a capture by the Bucks’ content team:
Support our site! | BreakingT | ESPN+ | ESPN+ 30 For 30 | fuboTV | Disney+
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee events happening in October
MILWAUKEE – Fall is here! And there’s plenty to see and do in the Milwaukee area this October.
Ian Thompson from Visit Milwaukee joined FOX6 WakeUp with all the info on events happening this month.
Milwaukee, WI
Community members rally to preserve Milwaukee Public Museum exhibits
MILWAUKEE — Ten-year-old Alma Steele, a longtime visitor of the Milwaukee Public Museum, joined a group of supporters Saturday to protest plans for the museum’s relocation.
“We used to go every Saturday morning. My favorite is the butterfly exhibit,” Steele smiled.
This Saturday’s visit was different; she was there to voice her support for keeping the museum in its current building at 800 W. Wells St.
Alma was among more than a dozen individuals expressing their love for the museum and its exhibits, like the Streets of Old Milwaukee and European Village.
The group is called Preserve Milwaukee, and it aims to advocate for the preservation of beloved exhibits and the character of the current building.
“A lot of these exhibits and displays are endearing to us. These are works of art and should not be destroyed,” Scott Bush, a member of the Board of Directors for the group, said.
The group formed in response to news that the museum is planning to move to a new location, slated to open in 2027, at West McKinley Avenue and North Sixth Street.
“They can build a new museum; it’s a good thing, but we don’t have to destroy this one,” Justin Gaver, another board member, said.
Some exhibits, particularly those integral to the museum’s structure, cannot be relocated to the new site, according to a post on X by the museum.
Rebecca Ehlers, Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Visitor Experience for the Milwaukee Public Museum stressed that the current building is roughly $100 million behind on maintenance, which poses a risk to the four million artifacts housed within.
“The building we have is not sustainable for the future,” she said. “All of the items that are the heart will come with us.”
TMJ4 reported in 2022 that there were cracks in the ceiling and walls, along with interior gutters and hanging buckets to catch leaking water.
As construction is underway at the new site, the fate of the current museum will ultimately be decided by Milwaukee County.
Preserve Milwaukee’s members said they will continue working on their campaign to save the building.
Talk to us:
Hey there! At TMJ4 News, we’re all about listening to our audience and tackling the stuff that really matters to you. Got a story idea, tip, or just want to chat about this piece? Hit us up using the form below. For more ways to get in touch, head over to tmj4.com/tips.
It’s about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for “TMJ4” on your device.
Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.
Report a typo or error
Milwaukee, WI
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Advocates for Kamala Harris’s Economic Vision at Milwaukee Event – Milwaukee Courier Weekly Newspaper
By Karen Stokes
An Economic Opportunity Event featuring Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff took place on Tuesday at Diamond Discs International located on Milwaukee’s northwest side.
The Second Gentleman began his speech by addressing the escalating situation in Israel and the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in the southern states of North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, and Tennessee. He noted that governors in the affected states have indicated that the administration is working hand in hand with them to ensure they have the necessary resources. He emphasized that the President and Vice President are dedicated to supporting these communities well beyond the immediate emergency response phase.
“Everywhere we go, it’s the same thing. People are ready for Kamala to be president of the United States. They’re ready for somebody who understands them, somebody who understands the economy, somebody who actually cares about you and brings real solutions to the table,” Emhoff said.
“She’s taking the fight directly to Donald Trump right to his face. It’s no surprise he’s ducking a second debate because she kicked his ass at the first debate because we need a president whose toughness is actually real — not just this reality TV fake tough guy routine.”
“Kamala Harris is a capitalist,” Emhoff said. “She’s pro-growth, she’s pro-innovation, pro-technology, she’s pro-business but also supports workers. All these things can work at the same time.”
Even though Kamala Harris’ economic plan does overlap with aspects of Bidenomics, there are also key differences.
Emhoff highlighted Harris’ economic plan as having three tiers.
“First, she aims to lower costs, providing over $100 million in tax cuts. This includes a $6,000 child tax credit for the first year of a child’s life, crucial for families just starting out.
She has a plan to combat price gouging, balancing support for businesses with accountability. Her proposal extends insulin price caps for seniors to all Americans and includes a plan for affordable housing, targeting the construction of three million new homes and offering $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers.”
“The second pillar focuses on investing in innovation and entrepreneurship, with a goal of creating 25 million new businesses in her first term. She plans to allocate one-third of contract dollars to small businesses. The third pillar emphasizes ensuring that America leads in future industries,” he said.
“More than 90 CEOs have endorsed Kamala. Mark Cuban has made a great case for why Kamala is the right choice for the economy. She’s going to create an economy that works for all of us, it’s forward looking, and it’s going to invest in technology, and innovation. She also knows we have to come together,” Emhoff said. “She knows we have so much more in common than what divides us. This is the most important election of our lifetime. Every single vote is going to matter here in Wisconsin.”
Emhoff referenced Michelle Obama’s quote about the importance of voting in such large numbers that it leaves no doubt and counters any attempts at suppression. “We need to win, and we need to win big,” he stated.
Harris will be in Wisconsin, a critical swing state on Thursday in the Fox Valley.
-
Technology4 days ago
Charter will offer Peacock for free with some cable subscriptions next year
-
World3 days ago
Ukrainian stronghold Vuhledar falls to Russian offensive after two years of bombardment
-
World3 days ago
WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange says he pleaded ‘guilty to journalism’ in order to be freed
-
Technology3 days ago
Beware of fraudsters posing as government officials trying to steal your cash
-
Virginia5 days ago
Status for Daniels and Green still uncertain for this week against Virginia Tech; Reuben done for season
-
Health1 day ago
Health, happiness and helping others are vital parts of free and responsible society, Founding Fathers taught
-
Sports2 days ago
Freddie Freeman says his ankle sprain is worst injury he's ever tried to play through
-
News1 day ago
Lebanon says 50 medics killed in past three days as Israel extends its bombardment