Top to bottom, the Knicks have the better starting lineup. Point guard Jalen Brunson is coming off his second-straight All-NBA season, with Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart able to score and defend at a high level on the wing.

All NBA teams depend on their stars, but the Milwaukee Bucks are relying on Giannis Antetokounmpo now more than ever. The two-time MVP is second in the association with 36 points per game and first with 16 rebounds a night after their 121-111 win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday.

Both the New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks lost on Sunday for the first time this season, and now they’ll face off on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Giannis Ante

Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks fell to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, 121–111, on the road Tuesday, dropping to 2–2 on the season.

The NBA has been known to have problems with its officiating over the years, but when it comes to travels there have been many instances of missed calls that have left fans and even commentators perplexed by the lack of consistency.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and his two brothers are making NBA history, as no other team has ever sported three siblings on the same roster.

The Bucks lead the all-time series 125-110, but the Knicks have won the past five meetings. New York is a 1.5-point favorite in the latest Knicks vs. Bucks odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 228.

San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 1 of the 2025-26 season (Oct. 21-26). pic.twitter.com/OKTkuUjIAv