LOS ANGELES – The Milwaukee Bucks made several clutch plays in the final minute in a 105-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 9 at Crypto.com arena. The team is now 2-1 on its four-game, nine-day West Coast road trip which concludes in Denver on Jan. 11. The Bucks improved to 17-21 while the Lakers fell to 24-13.

The Los Angeles Lakers found out that two of their rumored trade targets are being taken off the market before the Bucks game.

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Calif.

Before Friday, Los Angeles had not lost any game that was within 5 points with less than five minutes remaining.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Robert Horry expressed his frustration with Luka Doncic's game after the loss to the Bucks.

Luka Doncic, who had an off shooting night by making only eight of 25 from the field, fouls out and LeBron James, who had 26 points, has a late turnover.

Giannis Antetokounmpo blocked a shot by LeBron James and stole the ball from him on consecutive possessions in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks blew a fourth-quarter lead before rallying for a 105-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Needing big stops down the stretch, Antetokounmpo took on the challenge of guarding LeBron James. The result? A big road win for the Bucks.

Friday, Jan. 9, 9:30 p.m. CST, Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California TV: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, Spectrum SportsNet

Some of the biggest names in the4 NBA share the court at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 9 when the Milwaukee Bucks come to visit the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Lakers had a great shot at victory in the closing moments of Friday's game versus the Bucks, but they blew it.