Two contenders - the Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves - could be in the business of swapping All-Stars before the trade deadline.Milwaukee has bounced back from a rough start to 2024-25 to become a top-five team in the Eastern Conference on the shoulders of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.

Jalen Brunson scored 44 points despite missing part of the third quarter with an apparent injury, and the New York Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 140-106 on Sunday.

Dec 30, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) dribbles against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

New York Knicks All-Star Jalen Brunson’s huge game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday put him in rarified air within the franchise’s all-time great pantheon.

The Knicks lead 108-89 after the third quarter, as the Bucks have had a hard time slowing down New York's offense (59% shooting, 43% from behind the three-point line). Milwaukee cut a 27-point deficit down to 16, but New York pushed the advantage back over 20 late.

The LA Clippers faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night during the NBA Rivals Week and the game did not disappoint. Saturday night's contest fea

Jalen Brunson scored 44 points in a little under 29 minutes and survived an injury scare Sunday afternoon for the host New York Knicks, who rolled to a 140-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Kevin O'Connor & Tom Haberstroh react to Milwaukee's double-digit win over Oklahoma City to clinch the 2nd NBA Cup, worries about OKC's shooting, the Bucks not celebrating their win & declining NBA television ratings. Milwaukee dominated both sides of the ball to cap a 7-0 run in the NBA Cup.

The Knicks inconsistency stood out in a roller-coaster weekend against the Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Tipoff is at 3 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks are favored by 4 points in the latest Knicks vs. Bucks odds via SportsLine conensus, and the over/under is 227.5 points. Before entering any Bucks vs. Knicks picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.

The Bucks have won three in a row. They were 109-106 winners in Orlando Friday night. The Knicks were waxed by the OKC Thunder for the second time in a week Friday night losing 126-101. It was New York’s third loss in their last four games.

Jalen Brunson scored 44 points despite missing part of the third quarter with an apparent injury, and the New York Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 140-106 on Sunday.