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

After the Milwaukee Bucks were routed 140-106 on Sunday by the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden — a loss that dropped them to 0-8 in games against the top three teams in the East

MILWAUKEE – 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 16 for Sacramento. Domantas Sabonis ...

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.

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.

Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds as Milwaukee ended Sacramento's seven-game winning streak.

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

DeMar DeRozan got a warm reception in his return to Chicago ... Both teams are back at it on Tuesday, with the Kings visiting Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks and the Bulls hosting New Orleans.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 15 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 123-109 on Sunday night.

Christian Braun added 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Nuggets, who won their six straight road game. Jamal Murray scored 19 points and Michael Porter Jr. had 15 points and six rebounds. Wendell Carter Jr. led Orlando with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Anthony Black came off the bench with 14 points and five assists.

Oklahoma City has opened a 24-7 lead on the Nets, with Gilgeous-Alexander’s 12 points leading the way. Brooklyn is cold out of the gate, shooting just 2-15, with five of their seven points coming from Noah Clowney. The pump fake. The spin move. The finish.

Ime Udoka discussed how Alperen Sengun handles the increasing media and fan interest due to his on-court success. “All the losing they did before I got here, and now we are seeing some success.