Overview
- The national lineup ran Bucks–Hawks at 1 p.m. ET, Thunder–Cavaliers at 2:30 p.m., Mavericks–Knicks at 5 p.m., and Celtics–Pistons at 8 p.m.
- Live coverage began at 12 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, with Bucks–Hawks streaming exclusively on Peacock.
- NBC Sports confirmed ongoing Peacock NBA Monday streams and set a Feb. 1 debut for Sunday Night Basketball on NBC and Peacock.
- Boston continued without Jayson Tatum as Jaylen Brown led the Celtics into a primetime visit to the East-leading Pistons.
- League sources told NBC Sports the Bucks are not expected to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before the Feb. 5 deadline and are exploring additions around him.