Bucks 2023 NBA playoff schedule: Time, TV channel, livestream, radio for Game 1
The Milwaukee Bucks' quest for a second NBA championship in three years begins Sunday with the Miami Heat in Game 1 of a best-of-seven first-round playoff series at Fiserv Forum.
Here's what we know about Game 1 of the series, including the time, TV channel, livestream, radio info and more.
What time do the Bucks play today vs. the Heat?
The Bucks open the NBA playoffs at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. A full schedule was released on Wednesday.
Where is the Bucks' first playoff game?
Games 1 and 2 of the best-of-seven series will be at Fiserv Forum. Games 3 and 4 will be on the road. If necessary, Game 5 is at Fiserv Forum, Game 6 would be on the road, and Game 7 would be back at Fiserv Forum.
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Who are the Bucks playing tonight in the NBA playoffs first round?
The Miami Heat.
The Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls, 102-91, in a play-in tournament game to become the No. 8 seed and advance to the eight-team Eastern Conference playoff bracket. Miami lost to the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday in the 7-8 play-in tournament game that put their season on the line on Friday.
What channel is the Bucks game on today?
TNT and Bally Sports Wisconsin Extra.
What channel is Bally Sports Wisconsin Extra?
Spectrum: channel 310 in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Racine and Kenosha; AT&T U-verse: 745; Charter: 323; DirecTV: 669-1. Spectrum and Charter Communications customers will need a digital receiver to receive this channel.
You can livestream the Bucks playoff game on TNT app
You can stream TNT via the watch TNT app. TNT is available via streaming services such as Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV and Spectrum TV Choice.
How can I livestream the Bucks playoff game on Bally Sports?
Bally Sports is available via the Bally Sports App for $19.99/month. Bally Sports offers a free, seven-day trial.
How can I listen to the Bucks playoff game on the radio?
WTMJ-AM (620) is the flagship home of the Bucks in Milwaukee; you can also listen to the statewide network outside of southeast Wisconsin. Here's a list of all the radio stations.
Will there be a watch party in the Deer District for Game 1?
The Beer Garden in the Deer District will broadcast the game on its big outdoor screen, but there won't be screens in the plaza.
What is the Eastern Conference NBA playoffs bracket?
Heat (8) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (1), 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16 (Game 1) - TNT, Bally Sports Wisconsin Extra
New York Knicks (5) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (4) - 5 p.m. Saturday, April 15 (Game 1) - ESPN
Brooklyn Nets (6) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (3) - Noon Saturday, April 15 (Game 1) - ESPN
Atlanta Hawks (7) vs. Boston Celtics (2) - 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15 (Game 1) - ESPN
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