Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight? Bucks vs. Heat time, TV channel and live stream for Game 3

The Bucks were able to handle business in Game 2 without Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Will Milwaukee need to do it again?

The two-time MVP left Game 1 of the team's first-round series against the Heat with a lower back contusion. Antetokounmpo was upgraded from doubtful to questionable on the day of Game 2, but the Bucks eventually ruled him out close to tipoff.

The Bucks cruised to a 138-122 victory over the Heat to tie the series at 1-1 despite Antetokounmpo being on the sideline.

Here is the latest on Antetokounmpo's status for Game 3.

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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing vs. Heat tonight?

Antetokounmpo was downgraded from questionable to out on the Bucks' official injury report before Game 3.

Milwaukee coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters on Friday that Antetokounmpo was limited to individual work before the team's practice.

"The reality of it is, when he's ready or anybody's ready, that's when they're gonna play," Budenholzer said. "You can't deny the playoffs and reality and human nature and things like that, but I don't think your back or your body knows whether it's December or the playoffs.

"You're ready when you're ready. We're always gonna protect him and think about his health, his future, his career. It's part of this time of year."

Coach Mike Budenholzer's full comments on Giannis Antetokounmpo's practice sessions from Friday and his status for this weekend #WISN12 pic.twitter.com/W1sXzpT67A

— Jared Fialko (@JFiWISN) April 21, 2023

The Bucks went 47-16 in the games Antetokounmpo played during the regular season compared to 11-8 with him on the sideline.

Antetokounmpo finished the season averaging 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game.

What channel is Bucks vs. Heat on?

• Date: Saturday, April 22
• TV channel: ESPN
• Live stream: Sling TV

Game 3 of Bucks vs. Heat will air on ESPN. Viewers can stream the game on Sling TV.

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What time is Bucks vs. Heat today?

• Date: Saturday, April 22
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

Game 3 of Bucks vs. Heat will start around 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 22. The game will be played at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

Bucks vs. Heat odds

The Bucks are 5.5-point favorites over the Heat in Game 3.

For the full market, check out BetMGM.

Bucks vs. Heat schedule

Tied at 1-1, the series shifts from Milwaukee to Miami for Games 3 and 4.

Here is the full schedule for the first-round series:

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