The two superstars that will have fans tuning into Thursday's matchup are Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who have combined to win five of the last six NBA MVP awards and are both making a case to take it home this season.

One of the Nuggets’ toughest back-to-backs of the season began with a game that slipped through their fingers.

Stars are playing fewer minutes overall, but more minutes together as Milwaukee has won seven of its last eight games.