Damian Lillard and DeMar DeRozan give each other the love they deserve prior to the Bucks and Kings' Tuesday night clash.

MILWAUKEE (AP) Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points ... who never trailed and led by as many as 28. DeMar DeRozan scored 28, De'Aaron Fox 20 and Keon Ellis 18 for Sacramento.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks took on the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night. The Bucks are coming from a heartbreaking 140-106 loss at the hands of the New York Knicks on Sunday.

The Bucks were resting three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton who dealt with an ankle injury that cost him the first 21 games of the season. Milwaukee was on the first night of a back-to-back and the plan was to have Middleton back for Wednesday’s game against the Orlando Magic.

MILWAUKEE, WI - JANUARY 14: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives ... Damian Lillard added 24 points, Brook Lopez 21 and A.J. Green 16. DeMar DeRozan scored 28 and De’Aaron Fox 20 to lead the Kings.

Per Bucks PR, Giannis Antetokounmpo has passed Dwight Howard (19,485) to move up to No. 56 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.Source: Twitter @eric_nehm What’s the buzz on

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Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds for his 50th career triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks beat Sacramento 130-115 on Tuesday to snap the Kings' seven-game win streak.

Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 22 rebounds and a season-high 17 assists for his fifth straight triple-double, and the host Denver Nuggets held on to beat the Sacramento Kings 132-123 on Thursday night. Jokic,

The Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine has been linked with the Milwaukee Bucks following a fantastic start to the season.

We're two weeks away from the deadline, and new names who could have a market have emerged. But No. 1 remains the same.

The Athletic NBA staff decided to offer an assist. For all 30 teams, we’ve selected a short-term route — buy, sell or stand pat — they should take as the clock ticks to Feb. 6. Some choices may surprise you. Others might not.