In their last game before the All-Star break, the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks host Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.
They have had a quiet campaign through the first half of the season, with a 36-23 record leading into this game.
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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight in Bucks vs. 76ers on TNT?
Since Dec. 25, Giannis Antetokounmpo has missed only three of the team's 22 games. So, it should be fair to bet on the reigning Finals MVP suiting up against the 76ers.
In addition, he isn't listed on the team's injury report for Thursday's game.
The Bucks' first injury report for Thursday's game against the 76ers:
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Probable: Wesley Matthews (right toe soreness)
Doubtful: Grayson Allen (left hip soreness)
OUT: Pat Connaughton (right hand surgery), George Hill (neck soreness), Brook Lopez (back surgery)
The Greek Freak is coming off a 50-point performance against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday – the fourth game of his career with at least 50.
This showcase put him in the lead for the league's scoring title.
Against the 76ers on Nov. 9, 2021, Antetokounmpo finished with 31 points, 16 rebounds and four assists in a 118-109 win.
How will he fare this time, the second contest of a three-game season series with Philadelphia?
As per NBA.com's latest MVP Ladder, he ranks third behind Joel Embiid (second) and reigning MVP (Nikola Jokic).
What channel is Bucks vs. 76ers on?
- TV channel (national): TNT
This Bucks vs. 76ers will be broadcasted nationally on TNT while outside the US, the game can be broadcasted on NBA League Pass.
Both teams are among the league's top 10 for most nationally televised games in the league. Milwaukee ranks fourth with 36 games while Philadelphia is slotted at ninth with 27 games either on TNT, ESPN or NBA TV.
Of the next 10 games, including this one, the Bucks play eight games on national television - TNT (1), ABC/ESPN (6), NBA TV (1).
Bucks vs. 76ers start time
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 17
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Bucks vs. 76ers is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday. The game will tip-off shortly after the scheduled start time.
Bucks upcoming 2021-22 schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time | National TV |
| Feb. 17 | vs. 76ers | 8:30 p.m | TNT |
| Feb. 26 | vs. Nets | 8:30 p.m | ABC |
| Feb. 28 | vs. Hornets | 8:00 p.m | NBA TV |
| Mar. 2 | vs. Heat | 8:00 p.m | - |
| Mar. 4 | at Bulls | 7:30 p.m | ESPN |
(All Times Eastern)
76ers upcoming 2021-22 schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time | National TV |
| Feb. 17 | at Bucks | 8:30 p.m | TNT |
| Feb. 25 | at Timberwolves | 8:00 p.m | |
| Feb. 27 | at Knicks | 1:00 p.m | ABC |
| Mar. 2 | vs. Knicks | 7:30 p.m | ESPN |
| Mar. 4 | vs. Cavaliers | 7:00 p.m | - |
(All Times Eastern)
