The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 48-point performance, came back from a 25-point deficit to defeat the Dallas Mavericks 129-117. This win marked the first victory for the Bucks under new coach Doc Rivers, after the firing of former coach Adrian Griffin. Despite this, Rivers stated that the All-Star nod would go to Griffin. In other games, St. Thomas beat Minnesota State 4-2, the Kansas City Mavericks won against the Utah Grizzlies 8-3, and Tyler defeated the Marshall Mavericks, 65-45, in a District 15-5A basketball game.