Two contenders for the championship will headline when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The game will be the first between the two teams on the season and could possibly be a preview of the NBA Finals. Both teams sit second in the standings in their respective conferences because the Bucks are a semifinal behind the Philadelphia 76ers. The Lakers meanwhile have the same record as the other team in LA, but the Clippers currently own the equalizer, thanks to their win of the season over their extreme battle. Although there is still a long way to go before the post-season starts to turn around, this match will be a good early season barometer for both groups.
There is certainly no shortage of star power, as the ruling dual MBA of the NBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo, will get the fight against the reigning Final MVP LeBron James. In addition, Anthony Davis and Khris Middleton of the All-Stars were also both adapted. Both the Lakers and Bucks are in the top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency, and the game promises to be a battle on both sides of the floor. Follow below for real-time updates during the game.