The Bucks and Heat will meet in Milwaukee on Sunday night for Game 1 of their first-round series.
Milwaukee has the upper hand coming into the matchup, as it brings arguably the best player in the league to the court in Giannis Antetokounmpo. Can Miami challenge "The Greek Freak" in the opening game of the series?
Here's what you need to know to watch Bucks vs. Heat.
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What channel is Bucks vs. Heat on?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 1 of the first-round series between the Bucks and Heat will be broadcast on TNT. Viewers can also live stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Bucks vs. Heat?
- Date: Sunday, April 16
- Time: 5:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. CT)
- Location: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee
Game 1 between the Bucks and Heat will tip off at 5:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. local time) on Sunday from the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Bucks vs. Heat series schedule, TV channels
Game 1 of the first-round series between the Bucks and Heat will take place on Sunday, April 16. This portion of the Eastern Conference series will open in Milwaukee and shift to Miami for Games 3 and 4. It will return to Milwaukee for Game 5, if necessary.
Below is a full schedule for the Bucks vs. Heat playoff series.
Date | Game | Venue | Time (ET) | Channel |
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Sunday, April 16 | 1 | Fiserv Forum | 5:30 p.m. | TNT |
Wednesday, April 19 | 2 | Fiserv Forum | 9 p.m. | NBA TV |
Saturday, April 22 | 3 | Kaseya Center | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
Monday, April 24 | 4 | Kaseya Center | TBD | TNT |
Wednesday, April 26 | 5* | Fiserv Forum | TBD | TBD |
Friday, April 28 | 6* | Kaseya Center | TBD | TBD |
Sunday, April 30 | 7* | Fiserv Forum | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary