Earlier this month, the Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo for three straight games as he battled three different injuries: right hand soreness, right knee soreness and a non-COVID illness. This season, Antetokounmpo has missed 15 games, a span in which the Bucks have gone 9-6.
Despite his recent ailments, Antetokounmpo made his return to the Bucks lineup on March 13 and in that span, Milwaukee has earned wins over the Kings and Suns but fell to the Pacers.
Since returning to action, Antetokounmpo has averaged 35.6 points per game on 58.8 percent shooting, to go along with 10.6 rebounds and 5.6 assists. On Sunday, March 19, the Bucks are set to take on the Raptors at home.
The Raptors (35-36) sit in ninth place in the East and are desperate for a win to improve their chances of post-season play. Will Antetokounmpo be available for the Bucks' home game against the Raptors? The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates below.
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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs. Raptors?
As of 11:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Antetokounmpo is not listed on the NBA's official injury report. He will be available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Sunday's game will be the second time Antetokounmpo faces the Raptors this season. In the first meeting, the two-time MVP recorded a triple-double with 30 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists, though he also committed 12 turnovers.
What channel is Bucks vs. Raptors on?
- TV channel (national): NBA TV
- TV channel (Milwaukee): Bally Sports Wisconsin
- TV channel (Toronto): Sportsnet
- Live stream: Sling TV
In addition to regional broadcasts in local markets, Bucks vs. Raptors will air nationally on NBA TV. Viewers in the United States can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Bucks vs. Raptors start time
- Date: Sunday, March 19
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Bucks vs. Raptors will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 19. The game will be played at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wis.
Bucks schedule 2022-23
Here are Milwaukee's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19 | vs. Raptors | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
| March 22 | vs. Spurs | 8 p.m | — |
| March 24 | at Jazz | 9 p.m. | — |
| March 25 | at Nuggets | 9 p.m. | NBA TV |
| March 27 | at Pistons | 7 p.m. | — |
Raptors schedule 2022-23
Here are Toronto's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 18 | at Bucks | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
| March 22 | vs. Pacers | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| March 24 | vs. Pistons | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| March 26 | vs. Wizards | 6 p.m. | — |
| March 28 | vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
