With just days to go until the 2023-24 NBA regular season concludes, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Milwaukee Bucks in a Western Conference vs. Eastern Conference matchup at the Paycom Center on Friday.
Both teams are in the top three of the standings in their respective conferences. The Bucks have won their last two games to maintain their hold on the East's No. 2 seed despite the loss of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who suffered a calf injury on Tuesday that will keep him out for the remainder of the regular season.
The Thunder, who are still in the fight for the West's No. 1 seed, have been happy to see Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looking like his usual self since he returned from a quad injury. He has scored 66 points in Oklahoma City's last two games, shooting 53.8 percent from the field in wins over the Kings and Spurs.
Which team will emerge victorious in this battle involving a couple of title contenders?
Here is everything you need to know ahead of Friday night's game between the Bucks and Thunder.
What channel is Bucks vs. Thunder on tonight?
- Date: Friday, April 12
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live stream: Sling
Bucks vs. Thunder will air nationally on NBA TV. It will also be available to stream on Sling.
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Bucks vs. Thunder start time
- Date: Friday, April 12
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Bucks vs. Thunder will tip off at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, April 12, from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder are 31-8 at home this season, while the Bucks are 18-20 on the road.
NBA schedule for Friday, April 12
There are 15 games on the docket for Friday night, including Bucks vs. Thunder. Here's a look at the entire slate.
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Magic vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. | — |
| Bulls vs. Wizards | 7 p.m. | — |
| Hornets vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Pacers vs. Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Nets vs. Knicks | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Raptors vs. Heat | 8 p.m. | — |
| Lakers vs. Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | — |
| Hawks vs. Timberwolves | 8 p.m. | — |
| Bucks vs. Thunder | 8 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| Nuggets vs. Spurs | 8 p.m. | — |
| Pistons vs. Mavericks | 8:30 p.m. | — |
| Pelicans vs. Warriors | 10 p.m. | — |
| Rockets vs. Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. | — |
| Jazz vs. Clippers | 10:30 p.m. | — |
| Suns vs. Kings | 10:30 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
Bucks schedule 2023-24
The Bucks have two games remaining ahead of postseason play. They can't catch the top-seeded Celtics, but they have the inside track to the No. 2 seed.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 12 | at Thunder | 8 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| April 14 | at Magic | 1 p.m. | — |
Thunder schedule 2023-24
The Thunder also close the regular season with games on Friday and Sunday. They are in a three-way race with the Nuggets and Timberwolves for the No. 1 seed.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 12 | vs. Bucks | 8 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| April 14 | vs. Mavericks | 3:30 p.m. | — |
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