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Damian Lillard's Game-Winning Shot Is Going Viral In Kings-Bucks Game

Damian Lillard made the game-winning shot on Sunday.
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On Sunday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings played a thrilling game in Wisconsin (the Bucks won by a score of 143-142 in overtime).  

With the score 142-140 (in favor of the Kings), All-Star point guard Damian Lillard made the game-winning shot as time expired.  

Lillard finished his night with 29 points, four rebounds and eight assists while shooting 9/23 from the field and 5/13 from the three-point range in 41 minutes of playing time.

With the victory, the Bucks improved to 28-12 in their first 40 games, which has them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference. 

They are 6-4 over their last ten games and are in the middle of a three-game winning streak.  

In addition, the Bucks improved to 19-4 in the 23 games they have played on their home floor in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.   

Lillard, who is in his first season with the Bucks, is now averaging 25.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 35.4% from the three-point range in 37 games. 

Following the Kings, the Bucks will visit Jarrett Allen and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday evening in Ohio. 

As for the Kings, they dropped to 23-16 in their first 39 games, which has them as the sixth seed in the Western Conference. 

They are 6-4 over their last ten games and are in the middle of a two-game losing streak. 

Following the Bucks, the Kings will travel to Arizona to face off against Bradley Beal and the Phoenix Suns.