There is nearly nothing better for professional athletes than to garner the respect of their peers. The mutual respect between Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard and Sacramento Kings star DeMar DeRozan was ever present even though they were set to line up on opposing teams for their Tuesday night clash against each other,

The Sacramento Kings (20-19 ... Giannis Antetokounmpo or De'Aaron Fox vs. Damian Lillard. With Antetokounmpo still listed on the injury report as probable, and Malik Monk being out, that brings ...

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.

Superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is having another MVP-caliber season, averaging 31.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game, shooting nearly 60 percent from the field. The duo of Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard has not disappointed this season, as any team with those two stars will be dangerous.

While Milwaukee can certainly score, it's their assist total that can be a more accurate predictor of the Bucks' success.

Antetokounmpo is manipulating the space in the key, Lopez is finding his way to the rim and Lillard isn't letting defenses get set.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 25 points during a 47-point first quarter that propelled the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-115 win over the visiting Kings on Tuesday night, snapping Sacramento's seven-game winning streak.

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.

The surging Sacramento Kings face the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time this season on Tuesday. Sacramento, enjoying a seven-game winning run, its longest of the season, will look to cap off an Eastern Conference road swing with another victory. Domantas Sabonis, De’Aaron Fox and DeMar DeRozan are ready to lead the Kings.