Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight? Bucks vs. Heat time, TV channel and live stream for Game 4

The No. 1 seed Bucks find themselves in a position that no one could have expected. Heading into Game 4, Milwaukee trails Miami 2-1 after being routed by 22 points in Game 3.

The Bucks have been without superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo since Game 1 when he suffered a lower back contusion that has held him out to this point in the series.

Will Milwaukee have its MVP candidate for Game 4 in Miami? The Sporting News has the latest updates below.

MORE: How long is Giannis Antetokounmpo out with back injury?

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing vs. Heat tonight?

Antetokounmpo is set to make his return from a lower back contusion in Game 4.

ESPN Sources: Milwaukee star Giannis Antekounmpo (lower back) is set to return to the lineup vs. Miami in Game 4 tonight. He warmed up on the court pregame and feels ready to return after missing Games 2 and 3.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 24, 2023

Coming into the week, Antetokounmpo was listed as questionable on the Bucks' official injury report ahead of Game 4, but reports suggest that the two-time MVP was trending in the right direction.

When head coach Mike Budenholzer was asked about Antetokounmpo's availability, he talked about how the decision is a collaborative process between Antetokounmpo, the coaching staff, and the medical staff.

"He always wants to make himself available. Does everything to make himself available. He wants to play. But I think there is also a maturity for Giannis and an understanding and a growth that I think we respect and he respects us," Budenholzer said.

Antetokounmpo warmed up ahead of Game 4 and deemed he was ready to rejoin his team as the Bucks look to even the series in Miami.

For his career, Antetokounmpo averages 26.5 points, 11.9 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game in the playoffs.

What channel is Bucks vs. Heat on?

• Date: Monday, April 24
• TV channel: TNT
• Live stream: Sling TV

Game 4 of Bucks vs. Heat will air on TNT. Viewers can stream the game on Sling TV.

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What time is Bucks vs. Heat today?

• Date: Monday, April 24
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

Game 4 of Bucks vs. Heat will start around 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, April 24. 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 4.

For the full market, check out BetMGM.

Bucks vs. Heat schedule

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

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