Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight? Start time, TV channel and live stream for Bucks vs. Timberwolves Friday NBA game

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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight? Start time, TV channel and live stream for Bucks vs. Timberwolves Friday NBA game image

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been an unstoppable force all season, but he's about to face one of the biggest frontcourts the NBA has to offer.

When the Bucks take on the Timberwolves on Friday, Antetoknoumpo will go head-to-head with Minnesota's twin towers, Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns.

Antetokounmpo has seemingly been sleepwalking to 30-10 games, averaging 33.6 points and 12.7 rebounds per game. He has recorded 30 points or more in six of his seven games this season, even breaking the 40-point threshold twice.

Will the monster duo of Gobert and KAT be enough to slow down the best player in the world?

For more information on how to watch Antetokounmpo and the Bucks take on the Timberwolves, The Sporting News has you covered below.

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing vs. Timberwolves tonight?

Antetokounmpo has appeared in all seven of the Bucks' games so far this season, so there is no reason to believe he is not playing in Friday's primetime game against the Timberwolves.

Check back once Milwaukee releases its injury report in case Antetokounmpo is given a rest day.

What channel is Bucks vs. Timberwolves on?

  • Date: Friday, Nov. 4
  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: ESPN App | Sling TV

In addition to regional broadcasts in local markets, Bucks vs. Timberwolves will air nationally on ESPN.

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    Bucks vs. Timberwolves start time

    • Date: Friday, Nov. 4
    • Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. PT

    Bucks vs. Timberwolves is scheduled to tip off around 10:00 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 4. The game will be played at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

    Bucks schedule 2022-23

    Date Opponent Time (ET) TV channel
    Nov. 4 vs. Timberwolves 10:00 p.m. ESPN
    Nov. 5 vs. Thunder 8 p.m.
    Nov. 7 at Hawks 8:15 p.m.
    Nov. 9 at Thunder 8 p.m.
    Nov. 11 at Spurs 8 p.m.

    Kyle Irving

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    You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.