Overview
- Four games are scheduled: Bucks at Hawks (1:00 p.m. ET), Thunder at Cavaliers (2:30 p.m. ET), Mavericks at Knicks (5:00 p.m. ET) and Celtics at Pistons (8:00 p.m. ET).
- Celtics–Pistons serves as the evening showcase, with Detroit leading the East at 30-10 and Boston in second at 26-15.
- Oklahoma City enters atop the West with elite defense and MVP-level play from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while Cleveland is without Darius Garland.
- Milwaukee’s fortunes hinge on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s minutes, and league sources indicate he is not expected to be moved before the Feb. 5 trade deadline.
- Cooper Flagg makes his Madison Square Garden debut after a standout December, as Peacock streams the full slate and NBC launches Sunday Night Basketball on Feb. 1.