The Sacramento Kings will play the Milwaukee Bucks, headed by superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, in the Midwest after suffering a devastating 19-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bucks defeated the Golden State Warriors on Saturday in the second leg of a back-to-back.

Even though the Kings hold a rest advantage over the Bucks, the Bucks may benefit from another reason. The Bucks have defeated the Kings in 14 straight games, despite the fact that it seems absurd. The last time Sacramento defeated the Bucks was on February 1, 2016, which was over eight years ago. 

Rudy Gay scored 32 points to lead the Kings in that 2016 game, while Willie Cauley-Stein and Kosta Koufos both recorded double-doubles. Even though Sacramento hasn’t defeated Milwaukee in a long time, the Kings are a very different club now.

The Kings, led by All-Stars De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, have what it takes to contend with the league’s top clubs, but they must begin demonstrating it. The Kings might significantly change their momentum with a win at Milwaukee on Sunday.

In his last four games versus Sacramento, Antetokounmpo has averaged 38.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 4.3 assists. He has been dominant against the Kings lately. The Bucks, now coupled with star point guard Damian Lillard, are a formidable opponent for Sacramento as they have risen to second place in the Eastern Conference.