Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight? Bucks vs. Heat time, TV channel and live stream for Friday NBA game
The Bucks are on a 12-game winning streak as they continue their dominance at the top of the Eastern Conference. However, as Milwaukee looks to get 13 straight wins, it may have to prepare without its superstar.
Early in the second quarter of Milwaukee’s win over Chicago ahead of the All-Star weekend, Giannis Antetokounmpo collided with the brace after attempting to block a shot. The Bucks ruled him out for the remainder of the game with a sprained right wrist.
The Bucks are second in the East with a 41-17 record, a game behind the top-seeded Celtics.
The Bucks and Heat have split their last 10 meetings, but the two sides are worlds apart in this competition. Miami is on a two-game sled to finish seventh in the East with a modest 32-27 record.
Will the Bucks continue their triumphal march? Or will Jimmy Butler and Heat claim a potentially season-changing win?
Sporting News have brought you the latest on Antetokounmpo’s injury and availability below.
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Will Giannis Antetokounmpo play against Heat tonight?
Antetokounmpo is listed as a doubt to play against the Heat due to a right wrist sprain.
After the All-Star Game, it was reported that Antetokounmpo will undergo wrist surgery and could miss some games. The injury is unlikely to jeopardize his season.
In 47 games this season, Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.8 points, 12.2 rebounds and 5.4 assists.
What channel is Bucks vs. Heat on?
- Date: Friday February 24th
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Bucks vs. Heat will air nationally on ESPN. Viewers in the US can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Bucks vs. Heat start time
- Date: Friday February 24th
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT
Bucks vs. Heat begins around 7:30 p.m. ET Friday February 24th. The game will be played at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Buck’s 2022-23 schedule
Here are Milwaukee’s next five games in the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 24th | against heat | 19:30 o’clock | ESPN |
| February 26th | against suns | 1:00 pm | ABC |
| February 28th | at nets | 19:30 o’clock | — |
| 1st March | against magic | 8:00 pm | — |
| 4th of March | against 76s | 8:30 p.m | ABC |
Heating plan 2022-23
Here are Miami’s next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 24th | at Bucks | 19:30 o’clock | ESPN |
| February 25th | at hornets | 19.00 | — |
| 27th of February | at the 76s | 19.00 | NBATV |
| 1st March | against 76s | 19:30 o’clock | — |
| 3 March | against curtsy | 8:00 pm | — |