Most NBA teams headed into the All-Star break after a Feb. 11 14-game slate. However, six squads still play tonight before the break.
Breaking Down Tonight’s 3-Game NBA Slate
Milwaukee Bucks at Oklahoma City Thunder
The Milwaukee Bucks visit the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can tune into the action on Prime Video. The Bucks sit outside the playoff picture at 22-30 on the campaign, while the Thunder holds the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference at 42-13.
Both squads will be without their respective All-Stars. The Thunder re-evaluate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after the All-Star break due to an abdominal strain. Giannis Antetokounmpo is still sidelined due to a calf strain he suffered on Jan. 23. Thunder star Jalen Williams re-injured his hamstring against the Phoenix Suns last night, putting his status for this game in serious jeopardy.
Isaiah Hartenstein sat out one game of the Thunder’s Feb. 3 and 4 back-to-back set after he returned from a calf injury. The team could hold him out for injury management once again. Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) will also miss tonight’s contest. The Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (foot) missed last night’s game against the Orlando Magic, so he can be considered questionable for tonight.
Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz
The Portland Trail Blazers face the Utah Jazz on the road at 9:00 p.m. ET. This game will not be nationally televised, but fans can still tune into the action on League Pass. The Trail Blazers stand at a 26-29 record for the No. 10 seed, while the Jazz sits at 18-37.
Earlier today, the Jazz announced that star power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss the rest of the campaign due to left knee surgery. Keyonte George missed last night’s game against the Sacramento Kings after suffering an ankle sprain on Feb. 7. The Jazz lists him as day-to-day moving forward, so his status for this game is in jeopardy.
For the Trail Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe suffered a calf injury on Feb. 6 and has missed the last three contests. The Trail Blazers have not provided an update on Kris Murray, who they have ruled out since Jan. 7 due to a back issue. First-time All-Star Deni Avdija just returned from his own lingering back problems, so the Trail Blazers could rest the star forward on a back-to-back before the break.
Dallas Mavericks at Los Angeles Lakers
These two teams were the only inactive squads on the busy 14-game slate. The Dallas Mavericks face the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena at 10:00 p.m. ET. Prime Video will broadcast the contest. The Mavericks own a 19-34 record, and the Lakers currently own the final playoff spot at 32-21.
Both the Lakers and Mavericks will be without some of their star talents. Luka Dončić will miss the action, as he recovers from a Feb. 5 hamstring injury. The Lakers also list Deandre Ayton as questionable due to a knee injury.
Cooper Flagg suffered a left midfoot sprain on Feb. 10. The 2025 NBA Draft No. 1 pick will miss this game and be unavailable for the Rising Stars contest during All-Star Weekend. The Mavericks also list Caleb Martin and Naji Marshall as questionable due to a left ankle sprain and left foot strain, respectively.
