Milwaukee Bucks 105, Los Angeles Lakers 101
NBA · 2026-01-09 · Winner: Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks defeated Los Angeles Lakers 105–101 on 2026-01-09 in NBA play, a 4-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 5:09 swung win probability 23% → 86%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Lakers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 24 | 37 | 25 | 19 | 105 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 101 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 5:09 swung win probability 23% → 86%.
Why Los Angeles Lakers lost
- Lost Q2 27-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q2 5:22 (win probability 57% → 24% for the home side).
- Shot 51.1% eFG vs a 57.3% season average - a cold night.
- Outscored 17-8 at the free-throw line.
- Game was within 4 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks | 8–0 | Q2 5:22 | 57% → 24% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q4 5:09 | 23% → 86% |