On January 9, 2026, Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 105-101 at Crypto.com Arena. This article covers the teams’ latest completed 2025-26 meeting. The Milwaukee Bucks vs Lakers match player stats show a game decided during the final minute.
Milwaukee entered 11th in the East, while Los Angeles entered fourth in the West. Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Taurean Prince, and Adou Thiero were unavailable. Milwaukee won through efficient interior scoring, extra free throws, and two late Giannis Antetokounmpo stops.
Match Overview
Milwaukee improved to 17-21 and moved to 2-1 on its Western road trip. Los Angeles fell to 23-13 after losing its second consecutive game. The Bucks recovered after surrendering a nine-point fourth-quarter lead.
| Detail | Milwaukee Bucks | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Date | January 9, 2026 | January 9, 2026 |
| Venue | Crypto.com Arena | Crypto.com Arena |
| Competition | NBA regular season | NBA regular season |
| Final score | 105 | 101 |
| Postgame record | 17-21 | 23-13 |
Pre-Match Context
Los Angeles entered at 23-12 and held fourth place in the Western Conference. Milwaukee arrived at 16-21 and stood 11th in the Eastern Conference. The Bucks had won four of six games since December 27. The Lakers had gone 4-5 since December 20.
Milwaukee needed wins to reduce its gap from the Eastern play-in positions. Los Angeles sought to remain near the Western Conference’s leading group. Reaves and Hachimura removed two regular scoring options from the Lakers’ rotation. Prince’s neck surgery reduced Milwaukee’s experienced wing depth.
LeBron James entered as questionable but started and played 32:51. Giannis Antetokounmpo remained under a minutes restriction following a calf injury. Those conditions affected both rotations without removing either primary star.
Quarter by Quarter Score
Los Angeles led after the first quarter, but Milwaukee controlled the second period. The teams matched each other during the third. Los Angeles rallied in the fourth before Milwaukee closed the game.
| Quarter | Milwaukee Bucks | Los Angeles Lakers |
| First | 24 | 25 |
| Second | 37 | 27 |
| Third | 25 | 25 |
| Fourth | 19 | 24 |
| Final | 105 | 101 |
Quarter by Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Los Angeles opened 8-2 behind two Luka Doncic three-pointers and a LeBron James layup. Milwaukee answered through Antetokounmpo, Kevin Porter Jr., and its frontcourt activity. The Lakers finished the quarter ahead 25-24. Neither team created a lead larger than six points during the period.
Second Quarter
Milwaukee scored 37 points and shot 15-for-21 during the second quarter. The Bucks repeatedly reached the paint and recorded 24 paint points. Porter scored 10 points during the period. Antetokounmpo finished the half with consecutive interior baskets. Milwaukee carried a 61-52 lead into halftime.
Third Quarter
Los Angeles opened the half with three-pointers from Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia. That 6-0 start reduced Milwaukee’s lead to three. Doncic scored 12 third-quarter points but collected his fifth foul.
Milwaukee answered with perimeter baskets from Gary Trent Jr., Myles Turner, and Porter. Both teams scored 25 points, leaving Milwaukee ahead 86-77.
Fourth Quarter
Los Angeles opened the quarter with a 17-4 run and moved ahead 94-90. James later scored a putback for a 98-94 Lakers lead. Porter tied the game with a layup at 98-98. Turner and LaRavia then exchanged three-pointers, creating a 101-101 tie.
Antetokounmpo blocked James with 39.2 seconds remaining. Doncic fouled out while contesting Porter’s three-point attempt with 16.2 seconds left. Porter made two free throws for a 103-101 Milwaukee lead. Antetokounmpo then stole James’ pass before Porter added the final two points.
Team Stats Comparison
Milwaukee shot more efficiently and generated more points inside. Los Angeles made three more three-pointers and committed fewer turnovers. The Bucks offset those advantages through free throws and second-chance scoring.
| Statistic | Milwaukee Bucks | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Field goals | 38-79, 48.1% | 39-91, 42.9% |
| Three-pointers | 12-34, 35.3% | 15-36, 41.7% |
| Free throws | 17-22, 77.3% | 8-14, 57.1% |
| Total rebounds | 51 | 54 |
| Assists | 23 | 28 |
| Steals | 10 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 0 |
| Total turnovers | 17 | 13 |
| Points in paint | 50 | 46 |
| Second-chance points | 23 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 10 |
| Biggest lead | 12 | 6 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The final margins show how Milwaukee survived Los Angeles’ three-point advantage and fourth-quarter comeback.
- Milwaukee shot 48.1 percent, while Los Angeles finished at 42.9 percent.
- The Bucks made nine more free throws despite attempting only eight more.
- Milwaukee produced a 23-15 advantage in second-chance points.
- Los Angeles made 15 three-pointers, three more than Milwaukee.
- Milwaukee recorded the game’s only three blocks, including the decisive final-minute stop.
Full Box Score: Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee used nine players, and each player scored. Porter led the team in points and assists. Portis supplied the game’s only Milwaukee double-double. Antetokounmpo combined efficient scoring with the two closing defensive plays.
Milwaukee Scoring and Shooting
This table records every Bucks player who entered the game. Shooting figures use made-attempt format.
| Player | Minutes | Points | FG | 3PT |
| AJ Green | 35:14 | 11 | 4-7 | 3-6 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 30:48 | 21 | 9-11 | 0-0 |
| Myles Turner | 22:57 | 8 | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 39:29 | 22 | 7-14 | 1-3 |
| Ryan Rollins | 30:59 | 10 | 2-13 | 1-7 |
| Bobby Portis | 30:02 | 11 | 5-12 | 1-5 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 19:10 | 6 | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 22:59 | 13 | 5-10 | 1-3 |
| Gary Harris | 8:23 | 3 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
Milwaukee Rebounding and Playmaking
Milwaukee’s individual rebounds totaled 44, with seven additional team rebounds. Portis led all Bucks players with 12 rebounds. Porter produced six assists against three turnovers.
| Player | FT | Rebounds | Assists | Plus-Minus |
| AJ Green | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | +10 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 3-4 | 6 | 5 | +6 |
| Myles Turner | 0-0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 7-10 | 5 | 6 | +5 |
| Ryan Rollins | 5-6 | 6 | 2 | +1 |
| Bobby Portis | 0-0 | 12 | 3 | +2 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | -6 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 2-2 | 3 | 2 | -4 |
| Gary Harris | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | +6 |
Milwaukee Defense and Ball Control
Porter led Milwaukee with four steals. Antetokounmpo supplied two steals and two blocks. The official team total included one additional team turnover.
| Player | Steals | Blocks | Turnovers | Fouls |
| AJ Green | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Myles Turner | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Ryan Rollins | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Bobby Portis | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Gary Harris | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Full Box Score: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles used ten players and received 50 combined points from James and Doncic. James nearly recorded a triple-double. The Lakers won the rebounding and assist totals but struggled at the foul line. Their rotation also lacked Reaves and Hachimura.
Lakers Scoring and Shooting
James led the game with 26 points. Doncic followed with 24 but shot 8-for-25. LaRavia scored 13 points on eight attempts.
| Player | Minutes | Points | FG | 3PT |
| LeBron James | 32:51 | 26 | 10-21 | 2-7 |
| Jake LaRavia | 34:25 | 13 | 5-8 | 3-5 |
| Deandre Ayton | 23:33 | 4 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| Marcus Smart | 30:11 | 9 | 3-9 | 3-8 |
| Luka Doncic | 36:05 | 24 | 8-25 | 4-6 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 26:32 | 9 | 4-7 | 1-3 |
| Gabe Vincent | 15:18 | 6 | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 24:27 | 6 | 3-6 | 0-0 |
| Dalton Knecht | 13:23 | 4 | 2-4 | 0-2 |
| Maxi Kleber | 3:16 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Lakers Rebounding and Playmaking
James and Doncic each collected nine rebounds. James recorded ten assists, while Doncic added nine. Los Angeles had nine team rebounds beyond its individual totals.
| Player | FT | Rebounds | Assists | Plus-Minus |
| LeBron James | 4-6 | 9 | 10 | +8 |
| Jake LaRavia | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | -15 |
| Deandre Ayton | 0-0 | 5 | 0 | -13 |
| Marcus Smart | 0-0 | 4 | 1 | -1 |
| Luka Doncic | 4-8 | 9 | 9 | -14 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 0-0 | 9 | 2 | +2 |
| Gabe Vincent | 0-0 | 2 | 2 | -3 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | +9 |
| Dalton Knecht | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | +10 |
| Maxi Kleber | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | -3 |
Lakers Defense and Ball Control
James recorded three steals, the highest Lakers total. Los Angeles did not record a blocked shot. Doncic fouled out during the final possession sequence.
| Player | Steals | Blocks | Turnovers | Fouls |
| LeBron James | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Jake LaRavia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Deandre Ayton | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Marcus Smart | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Luka Doncic | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gabe Vincent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaxson Hayes | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Dalton Knecht | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxi Kleber | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Kevin Porter Jr.
Porter led Milwaukee with 22 points and six assists. He also collected four steals and five rebounds. His layup tied the game with two minutes remaining. His four late free throws created the final margin.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Antetokounmpo scored 21 points on 9-for-11 shooting. He added six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks. His block and steal stopped Los Angeles’ final two meaningful possessions.
LeBron James
James led all scorers with 26 points. He added ten assists, nine rebounds, and three steals. His fourth-quarter scoring helped Los Angeles erase Milwaukee’s lead. Milwaukee denied his final two possessions.
Luka Doncic
Doncic recorded 24 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. He made four three-pointers but missed 17 field-goal attempts. His sixth foul removed him with 16.2 seconds remaining.
Bobby Portis
Portis produced 11 points and 12 rebounds in 30 minutes. His rebounding supported Milwaukee’s 23-15 second-chance advantage. He also delivered three assists without committing a foul.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | Bucks | 22 | 5 | 6 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Bucks | 21 | 6 | 5 |
| Bobby Portis | Bucks | 11 | 12 | 3 |
| LeBron James | Lakers | 26 | 9 | 10 |
| Luka Doncic | Lakers | 24 | 9 | 9 |
Starting Lineups
Both teams opened with their listed starting fives. Milwaukee paired two ball-handlers with Green, Antetokounmpo, and Turner. Los Angeles started Smart beside Doncic, with James and LaRavia around Ayton.
| Position | Milwaukee Bucks | Los Angeles Lakers |
| Guard | Kevin Porter Jr. | Marcus Smart |
| Guard | Ryan Rollins | Luka Doncic |
| Forward | AJ Green | Jake LaRavia |
| Forward | Giannis Antetokounmpo | LeBron James |
| Center | Myles Turner | Deandre Ayton |
Injury Report
Los Angeles entered without Reaves, Hachimura, and Thiero. James cleared his questionable designation and played. Milwaukee remained without Prince following neck surgery. These absences reduced both teams’ available wing and perimeter depth.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Taurean Prince, Bucks | Neck surgery | Out |
| Rui Hachimura, Lakers | Right calf strain | Questionable pregame, inactive |
| LeBron James, Lakers | Left foot arthritis and right sciatica | Questionable pregame, played |
| Austin Reaves, Lakers | Left calf strain | Out |
| Adou Thiero, Lakers | Right MCL sprain | Out |
Season Series and Head to Head
Los Angeles held an 87-63 regular-season series lead after this game. The teams split their two 2025-26 meetings, with each team winning on the road.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score | 2025-26 Series |
| November 15, 2025 | Fiserv Forum | Lakers | 119-95 | Lakers 1-0 |
| January 9, 2026 | Crypto.com Arena | Bucks | 105-101 | Tied 1-1 |
Conference and League Standings
Los Angeles entered fourth in the West, while Milwaukee entered 11th in the East. The loss moved Los Angeles to fifth in the completed January 9 standings. Milwaukee remained 11th after improving its record.
| Team | Conference | Pregame Record | Pregame Seed | Postgame Record |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Western | 23-12 | 4th | 23-13 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Eastern | 16-21 | 11th | 17-21 |
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game received national and regional television coverage. League and team streaming options also carried the matchup, subject to local availability. Radio broadcasts served both home markets.
| Coverage | Details |
| Date and tipoff | January 9, 2026, 7:30 p.m. PT |
| National television | NBA TV |
| Milwaukee television | FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin |
| Los Angeles television | Spectrum SportsNet |
| Streaming | NBA League Pass and Spectrum SportsNet+ |
| Radio | 620 AM/103.3 FM Milwaukee; 710 AM and 1330 AM Los Angeles |
Conclusion
Milwaukee’s victory improved its position within the Eastern Conference play-in chase. Los Angeles remained in the Western playoff group despite another defeat. Paint production, foul-line volume, and late defense separated the teams. The Bucks next visited Denver, while the Lakers next traveled to Sacramento.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the latest Milwaukee Bucks versus Lakers game?
Milwaukee won 105-101 at Crypto.com Arena on January 9, 2026. The result split the teams’ 2025-26 regular-season series at one win each.
Who scored the most points in the game?
LeBron James led all players with 26 points for Los Angeles. Kevin Porter Jr. led Milwaukee with 22 points in the four-point victory.
What were Giannis Antetokounmpo’s stats against the Lakers?
Antetokounmpo recorded 21 points, six rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks. He shot 9-for-11 and made two decisive defensive plays.
What were Luka Doncic’s stats against Milwaukee?
Doncic finished with 24 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists. He shot 8-for-25 and fouled out with 16.2 seconds remaining.
How did Milwaukee win despite committing more turnovers?
Milwaukee shot better overall, made nine more free throws, and led second-chance scoring. Its final-minute block and steal stopped Los Angeles’ closing possessions.
Which important players missed the game?
Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Adou Thiero, and Taurean Prince did not play. LeBron James entered questionable but started and completed 32:51.
Where was the Bucks versus Lakers game broadcast?
NBA TV carried the national broadcast. Regional coverage aired through FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and Spectrum SportsNet, with league streaming also available.
