The first game of the NBA In-Season Tournament's semifinal round will feature a perennial Eastern Conference contender and a young upstart looking to make noise early in the season.
After crushing the Knicks in the quarterfinals, the Bucks will meet the Pacers in Las Vegas on Thursday night. Milwaukee was electric on the offensive end in its most recent outing, scoring 146 points and shooting 60.4 percent from the field against New York. Giannis Antetokounmpo unsurprisingly led the way with 35 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds and three steals.
The Pacers also had no trouble racking up points in the quarterfinals, handing the Celtics a 122-112 loss behind a stellar performance from Tyrese Haliburton. The All-Star guard had 26 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and shut the door on Boston down the stretch.
Which team will keep its In-Season Tournament title hopes alive?
Here is everything you need to know about Bucks vs. Pacers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Bucks vs. Pacers on?
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 7
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Bucks vs. Pacers will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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What time is Bucks vs. Pacers today?
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 7
- Time: 5 p.m. ET | 2 p.m. PT
Bucks vs. Pacers will tip off around 5 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 7. The game will be played at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
ESPN-TNT crossover coverage for NBA In-Season Tournament
ESPN and TNT will collaborate for in-game and studio coverage of the In-Season Tournament semifinals.
Mike Breen (play-by-play announcer), Doris Burke (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Lisa Salters (reporter) will be on the call for Bucks vs. Pacers. Kevin Harlan (play-by-play announcer), Candace Parker (analyst), Doc Rivers (analyst) and Allie LaForce (reporter) will be on the call for Lakers vs. Pelicans.
The "Inside the NBA" crew of Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal will appear on "NBA Countdown" before the first semifinal game. The "NBA Countdown" team of Malika Andrews, Stephen A. Smith, Michael Wilbon, Bob Myers and Adrian Wojnarowski will then pop up on "Inside the NBA" before the next game begins.
NBA In-Season Tournament schedule, bracket
Monday, Dec. 4
| Results |
| Pacers 122, Celtics 112 |
| Pelicans 127, Kings 117 |
Tuesday, Dec. 5
| Results |
| Bucks 146, Knicks 122 |
| Lakers 106, Suns 103 |
Thursday, Dec. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Bucks vs. Pacers | 5 p.m. | ESPN |
| Lakers vs. Pelicans | 9 p.m. | TNT |
Saturday, Dec. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| TBD vs. TBD | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
FOUR TEAMS REMAIN... AND THEY ARE ALL HEADED TO VEGAS! 🏆
— NBA (@NBA) December 6, 2023
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