The Milwaukee Bucks get their first taste of regular-season action Thursday when they travel to Houston to take on the Rockets.

Both teams figure to major players in their respective conferences after getting deep into the playoffs last season. Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to build on his MVP season for the Bucks while the Rockets added Russell Westbrook in the offseason to complement fellow MVP candidate James Harden on an already potent offense.

The nationally televised game is scheduled to tip-off at 7 p.m.