The top two teams in the Eastern Conference square off tonight as the Milwaukee Bucks host the Boston Celtics.
The Celtics lead the conference at the moment, with Jayson Tatum at the forefront with 27.5 points per game, which ranks eighth among all players this year. The Bucks are only a few games behind, though, with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the charge with his 31.4 points per game – which ranks fourth in the league.
The Bucks come into tonight's match on a bit of a losing streak, though. Milwaukee has lost its past two games and four of its past five to begin the 2024 calendar year. The Celtics have also bit a bit hit or miss to open the new year after splitting an away series with the Indiana Pacers and losing on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Tatum and Antetokounmpo will be the focal points for either side, but Boston guard Jaylen Brown has been on a year lately. He scored 71 combined points in the Celtics' two games with the Pacers, though his 41 points on Monday wasn't enough in the two-point lose to Indiana. However, that loss was a bit disputed at the NBA's "Last Two Minute Report" on Tuesday deemed that the Pacers should not have been awarded three free throws at the end of the game to secure the win.
The big question for Boston is if Kristaps Porzingis will be ready to go. He missed Wednesday night's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a right knee contusion a day after he played 38 minutes against the Pacers. Porzingis has been the Celtics' missing piece this season, with 19.8 points and 7.0 rebounds for Boston.
The Bucks have a solid cast as well between Antetokounmpo, guard Damian Lillard (25. 1 points per game) and wing Khris Middleton (14.7 points per game). That trio will contend with the Celtics' top two options in Tatum and Brown, as well as Porzingis if he can play.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Bucks including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Celtics vs. Bucks on tonight?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Celtics vs. Bucks will air nationally on TNT.
Viewers who wish to stream the game can also watch on Sling, which is the home for the avid sports fans offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
Celtics vs. Bucks start time
- Date: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Celtics vs. Bucks will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 11. The game will be played at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is one of five NBA games on Tuesday.
Boston Celtics schedule 2023-24
Here are the Celtics' next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 13 | vs. Rockets | 7 p.m. | |
| Jan. 15 | at Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Jan. 17 | vs. Spurs | 7:30 p.m. | |
| Jan. 19 | vs. Nuggets | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 21 | at Rockets | 7 p.m. | NBATV |
Milwaukee Bucks schedule 2023-24
Here are the Bucks' next five games of the 2023-24 regular season:
| Jan. 13 | vs. Warriors | 8 p.m. | NBATV |
| Jan. 14 | vs. Kings | 7 p.m. | |
| Jan. 17 | at Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 20 | at Pistons | 3 p.m. | |
| Jan. 22 | at Pistons | 7 p.m. |
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