The Raptors will host the Bucks on Wednesday for their first nationally televised game in the United States this season.
The Raptors are working through some struggles as we near the midway point of the season, owning a 3-7 record over their last 10 games. While Pascal Siakam is still enjoying an All-Star-worthy campaign, averaging 26.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.0 steals per game, the star forward hasn't received much help.
Former All-Star guard Fred VanVleet returned from a two-game absence due to a back injury on Monday, but the ailment still appears to be bothering him as he went for nine points on 3-of-15 shooting from the field in 37 minutes of play.
As for the Bucks, one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference has also been on a skid as of late, dropping six of their last 10. Giannis Antetokounmpo has still been doing his part. He recently posted back-to-back 40-20 games and he's coming off of a career-best 55-point performance in a win over the Wizards.
Will Antetokounmpo be available to suit up against the Raptors on the second night of a back-to-back?
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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing vs. Raptors tonight?
Antetokounmpo is not listed on Milwaukee's injury report, clearing the way for him to play.
Antetokounmpo has only missed six of the Bucks' first 37 games. He is averaging 32.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists over 33.8 minutes per game this season.
What channel is Bucks vs. Raptors on?
- TV channel (national): ESPN
- TV channel (Milwaukee): Bally Sports Wisconsin
- TV channel (Toronto): SN One/SN National
- Live stream: Sling TV
In addition to regional broadcasts in Milwaukee and Toronto, Bucks vs. Raptors will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.
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Bucks vs. Raptors start time
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 4
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Bucks vs. Raptors is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena.
Bucks schedule 2022-23
Here are Milwaukee's next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Jan. 4 | at Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 6 | vs. Hornets | 8 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 9 | at Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 11 | at Hawks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 12 | at Heat | 7:30 p.m. | — |
Raptors schedule 2022-23
Here are Toronto's next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Jan. 4 | vs. Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 6 | vs. Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 8 | vs. Trail Blazers | 3:30 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 10 | vs. Hornets | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Jan. 12 | vs. Hornets | 7:30 p.m. | — |
