The Lakers and Bucks meet in a blockbuster clash between the NBA's two conference leaders on Thursday.
Holding the best records in the NBA at 24-4 apiece, the Western Conference-leading Lakers visit the Eastern Conference leaders at Fiserv Forum.
The Bucks and Lakers will meet just twice during the regular season, and both encounters are shaping as must-watch matches.
MORE: Three reasons why Celtics are real threat to Bucks, 76ers in East
Matchup among the best
With a 48-8 combined win-loss record, this clash marks the seventh-highest combined win percentage (.857) entering a game since 1970-71, with a minimum of 25 games played by both teams.
Milwaukee set up its record on the strength of an 18-game winning streak that was only broken by the Mavericks on Monday.
The Lakers, meanwhile, are also going into the game on the back of a defeat after losing to the Pacers. They have embarked on two seven-game runs and a 10-game winning streak this season.
Greatest passer on the planet pic.twitter.com/iUF8C3Xz33
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 18, 2019
Bucks impressively cruising
Milwaukee has dominated opponents, led by reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.7 points, 12.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game this season.
The Bucks' point differential of 12.9 is the highest in the NBA since 1970-71, currently standing greater than the 1971-72 Lakers (12.3) and 70-71 Bucks (12.3). Both of those teams went on to win the NBA championship.
Milwaukee has claimed huge victories over the likes of the Knicks (132-88), Hornets (137-96), Magic (123-91), Timberwolves (134-106), Clippers (119-91) and Pistons (127-103) this season.
Lakers duo starring
As was expected, LeBron James and Anthony Davis have led the Lakers.
James is averaging 25.9 points, 10.6 assists and 7.4 rebounds per game this season, while Davis (27.4 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists) is also delivering impressive numbers.
Eyes in the back pic.twitter.com/I4KsGjIzGL
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 18, 2019
The pair are tracking to be among the best teammate duos to have played in 70 percent of their team's games since 1976-77 when it comes to most points plus assists plus rebounds.
James (43.9) and Davis (40.0) are fifth on the list at 83.9, with Rockets pair James Harden (52.3) and Russell Westbrook (38.1) topping it at 90.4 after their performances this season.