The Milwaukee Bucks (1-0) host the Detroit Pistons (1-0) in their preseason home opener at Fiserv Forum on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m.
Is Giannis playing?
No. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers ruled Giannis Antetokounmpo out for the game as the star is ramping up his conditioning level after joining the team on Oct. 4 after a bout with COVID-19.
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On Oct. 8, Antetokounmpo addressed a report that he was involved in trade discussions between the Bucks and the Knicks. Read about his thoughts on the report, and his view on his situation Milwaukee here.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) turns the corner on Philadelphia 76ers forward Justin Edwards (19) during the first half of their game Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
What time is Brewers first pitch?
Milwaukee will be in Chicago taking on the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Game 4 of the National League Division Series, with first pitch scheduled at 8:08 p.m.
The Bucks should be into the second half of play at that time.
There are no official injury reports for the exhibition season, but Antetokounmpo will be out.
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Bucks point guard Kevin Porter Jr. did not finish practice on Oct. 8, but Rivers indicated that it was not a serious concern.
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Bucks probable starters
Guards: Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr.
Forwards: AJ Green, Kyle Kuzma
What channel are the Bucks on?
The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin.
Bucks vs. Pistons odds, over/under
The Bucks are 3.5-point favorites over the Pistons, and the over/under is 221.5 points, per BetMGM.
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