The Bucks have already clinched a spot in the postseason but their seed can still change based on the results of these last few games. At 49-30, the Bucks are currently sitting in a tie for third place with the 76ers and trail the Celtics by only half a game for the No. 2 seed.
Facing off against the Celtics on Thursday, the winner of this game could have an edge on claiming the higher seed with only two games remaining in the season after this contest.
This game also plays a big role in deciding a potential tiebreaker between these two teams, as Boston has a 2-1 lead in the season series over Milwaukee. If the Bucks can pick up a win and even the season series, any potential tie between these teams would come down to who owns the better conference record. As it stands, the Celtics have a two-game lead over the Bucks on the secondary tiebreaker, too.
Will Milwaukee have its MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo for a big showdown against Boston?
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Is Giannis Antetokunmpo playing tonight vs. Celtics?
Antetokounmpo has been dealing with knee soreness but he did suit up against the Bulls on Tuesday. He is listed as probable against the Celtics on Thursday.
Antetokounmpo only played 24 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Bulls, going for 18 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.
What channel is Bucks vs. Celtics on?
- TV channel (USA): TNT
- TV channel (Boston): NBC Sports Boston
- TV channel (Milwaukee): Fox Sports Wisconsin
- TV channel (Canada): TSN
- Stream (USA): Sling TV
In the United States, Bucks vs. Celtics will air nationally on TNT and can be streamed on Sling TV, which offers a free trial.
Viewers in the Celtics' region can watch a local broadcast on NBC Sports Boston, while viewers in the Bucks' region can watch a local broadcast on Fox Sports Wisconsin.
In Canada, Bucks vs. Bulls can be viewed on TSN.
Bucks vs. Celtics start time
- Date: Thursday, April 7
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Bucks vs. Celtics is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 7.
Bucks remaining schedule 2021-22
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV (US) | National TV (CA) |
| April 7 | vs Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | TNT | TSN |
| April 8 | at Pistons | 7:00 p.m. | — | — |
| April 10 | at Cavaliers | 3:30 p.m. | — | — |
