The Heat dropped their first Play-In Tournament game against the Hawks, but they bounced back with a win over the Bulls to earn the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference bracket. Their reward? A matchup with the top-seeded Bucks in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
This series will be a star-studded affair, as both teams had several players named as finalists for individual awards. Jimmy Butler is up for Clutch Player of the Year, while Brook Lopez is up for Defensive Player of the Year. Bobby Portis Jr. is a finalist for Sixth Man of the Year, and Giannis Antetokounmpo could win his third MVP trophy.
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The teams met four times in the regular season, splitting the series. The first two games will be at the Fiserv Forum, where Bucks have already defeated the Heat twice.
Here's what you need to know to watch Bucks vs. Heat.
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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.
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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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
