League Pass Featured Matchup: Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks (8 ET)

Here are five essential details to prepare for this upcoming Eastern Conference showdown.

1. Bucks keep rolling:

Despite a slow start to the season, the Bucks have won nine of their last 10 games. They also came ready to chase the NBA Cup, clinching East Group B against the Pistons on Tuesday. They’ll try to carry that momentum into tonight as they finish their back-to-back on their home court. 

2. Atlanta is on Milwaukee’s tail: T

he Hawks are on a four-game win streak

and sit right behind the Bucks at sixth place in the Eastern Conference. Having lost their last two games against Milwaukee, and hoping to improve their conference rank, the Hawks will be hungry for a win tonight.

3. Jalen Johnson comes home: The

Wausau, Wisconsin native is ready for tonight’s battle. Averaging 20 points ppg, 9.8 rpg, and 5.5 apg, Johnson is having a great season so far. He hosted his first youth basketball camp over the offseason in the greater Milwaukee area and still supports his roots here.

4. The dynamic duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard:

Tuesday’s 128-107 win over the Pistons showcased what the Bucks’ brain trust envisioned when it traded for Lillard. Antetokoumpo had 28 points, while Lillard had 27 points of his own. Together, this two-headed monster is averaging 58.7 ppg, 16.2 rpg, and 14.3 apg. You’ll want to see what they cook up tonight. 

5. Hawks are simply fun to watch:

You’re likely to see a complete team effort from the Hawks. Eight players are averaging double digits, one of them being

Dyson Daniels

averages 13.8 ppg and 3.1 spg. Zachharie Risacher is in the race for Kia Rookie of the Year and

De’Andre Hunter

is having the best season of his career so far.