Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo (left calf strain) and Damian Lillard (right groin soreness) are probable. Chris Livingston (non-COVID illness) is questionable. Tyler Smith (back spasms) is doubtful. Bobby Portis (league suspension) is out.

The Thunder (53-12) look to rebound from a double-digit loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday. Denver's 140 points were the most that OKC's league-best defense has allowed this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 points and seven assists.

The injury came as James drove to the basket against Jaylen Brown. He attempted a spin move and followed that up with two head fakes, eventually converting the layup. James had a slight limp after the score, but attempted to play defense on the next possession.

Noah Clowney scored 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat Los Angeles 111-108 in the Lakers’ first game since losing LeBron James to a strained left groin.

Milwaukee will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Milwaukee Bucks play Los Angeles. Thursday's matchup is the first this season for the two squads.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game skid with a 126-106 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 points with 12 boards and nine assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 126-106 win over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.