There will be plenty at stake when the Eastern Conference's top two teams meet for the third and final time this season.
On Thursday night, Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks welcome Jayson Tatum and the Celtics to Milwaukee. For many, this game doubles as both a playoff rematch and a preview of this year's Eastern Conference Finals.
Before being too presumptive, it's important to focus on the now, which is Milwaukee's goal of securing the East's No. 1 seed over Boston, which is still within striking distance as the season winds down. The two teams split the first two games of their season series, meaning any potential tiebreaker goes to the winner of Thursday's game.
The Celtics, who are coming off of a disappointing blowout loss to the Wizards on Tuesday, will be at a rest advantage over the Bucks, who took the floor in Indiana Wednesday night.
Will Giannis Antetokounmpo be in action for the second end of a back-to-back? Here is the latest on the two-time MVPs status for Milwaukee's showdown with Boston.
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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing vs. Celtics tonight?
The Bucks have yet to submit their injury report, meaning Antetokounmpo's status for Thursday night is unclear. On the second end of a back-to-back, Milwaukee does not have to submit an injury report until later in the day.
On Monday, Antetokounmpo sat out of Milwaukee's win over Detroit with right knee soreness. He again appeared on the injury report with right knee soreness on Wednesday.
Check back for more updates on Antetokounmpo's status for Thursday's game.
What channel is Bucks vs. Celtics on?
- TV channel (national): TNT
- Live stream: Sling TV
In the United States, Bucks vs. Celtics will air nationally on TNT. Viewers in the U.S. can also stream Bucks vs. Celtics on Sling TV.
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Bucks vs. Celtics start time
- Date: Thursday, March 30
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Bucks vs. Celtics from Fiserv Forum is scheduled to tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 30, which is 6:30 p.m. local time in Milwaukee.
Bucks schedule 2022-23
Here are Milwaukee's final games of the regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| March 30 | vs. Celtics | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| April 2 | vs. 76ers | 8 p.m. | — |
| April 4 | at Wizards | 7 p.m. | — |
| April 5 | vs. Bulls | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| April 7 | vs. Grizzlies | 8 p.m. | NBA TV |
| April 9 | at Raptors | 1 p.m. | — |
Celtics schedule 2022-23
Here are Boston's final games of the regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | National TV |
| March 30 | at Bucks | 7:30 p.m. | TNT |
| March 31 | vs. Jazz | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| April 4 | at 76ers | 8 p.m. | TNT |
| April 5 | vs. Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| April 7 | vs. Raptors | 7:30 p.m. | — |
| April 9 | vs. Hawks | 1 p.m. | — |