A couple of Eastern Conference rivals meet up on Thursday, Jan. 23 when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Miami Heat at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Entering Friday night, the Milwaukee Bucks hold sole possession of the fourth-seed in the Eastern Conference. The New York Knicks have a 3.5-game edge on the Doc Rivers-led Bucks while the defending champion Boston Celtics are up a manageable 5.5 games.

Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has been named a starter for the Eastern Conference at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game

Sunday marks five years since Kobe Bryant and eight others died in a helicopter crash. Bryant's legacy lives on in the NBA through younger players.

The Miami Heat play against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum The Miami Heat are spending $8,878,264 per win while the Milwaukee Bucks are spending $7,893,455 per win Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on

While Tatum’s shooting percentages are down, his 27.4 points per game would be the second-highest of his career over a full season. His 9.2 rebounds and 5.5 assists would set new highs.

Jayson Tatum is an All-Star starter, getting voted for the honor for the third straight year as it marks his sixth All-Star nod.

Adam Silver, Mark Tatum, Joe Dumars from the NBA. Plus: Oscar Robertson, Jalen Rose, Tony Parker, Pau Gasol, Sabrina Ionescu, Ja’Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, Tee Higgins, Kyler Murray, Travis Scott, A’ja Wilson,

After being grounded in New Orleans all week by a historic winter storm and arriving in Milwaukee a little more than two hours before tipoff Thursday, the Bucks won their fifth straight game in convincing fashion.

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been selected as a starter for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. According to a press release from the Bucks, this is Antetokounmpo’s ninth consecutive All-Star Game selection and start.

Another year, another NBA All-Star honor for Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics. Tatum was announced as an All-Star starter out of the Eastern Conference for the fifth straight season on Thursday night.