CLEVELAND – The Milwaukee Bucks look to win their third straight game to open the season when they head into Rocket Arena on Oct. 26 to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. It is the third straight home opener the Bucks are playing, after wining their season-opener at Fiserv Forum on Oct. 22 and then beating the Raptors in Toronto on Oct. 24 to christen the 2025-26 home schedule for the Raptors.
Cleveland is 1-1 after finishing a New York swing with a loss to the Knicks and a win in Brooklyn against the Nets.
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The Bucks head back to Milwaukee for a three-game homestand following the game against Cleveland and host the Knicks on Oct. 28.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) reacts after being called for a foul during the second half of their game Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 133-120.
Is Giannis playing?
The Bucks’ superstar is probable to play for the second straight game with soreness in his left big toe. He played in Toronto with the injury designation on Oct. 24 and turned in a historic performance with 31 points, 20 rebounds and seven assists. It was the seventh time in his career he had at least 30-20-7. He also shot 78.6% from the floor.
Kevin Porter Jr., Kyle Kuzma work out at shootaround
Bucks starting point guard Kevin Porter Jr., who sprained his left ankle in the first quarter of the season opener against Washington, got some court work in after the team finished shootaround at Rocket Arena. After going through some movement warmups, he went through what looked like his normal pregame routine.
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Porter had been ruled out for the two-game road trip through Toronto and Cleveland before the team left Milwaukee.
Forward Kyle Kuzma also participated in shootaround after spraining his ankle in the fourth quarter of the Bucks’ win over the Raptors. He began the day as questionable to play, but after the shootaround Kuzma was downgraded to doubtful.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, probable (left big toe sprain)
Cole Anthony, questionable (non-COVID illness)
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Bucks probable starting lineup
Guards: Gary Trent Jr., Ryan Rollins
Forwards: Taurean Prince, Giannis Antetokounmpo
What time is the Bucks game?
It is an early tip off time for the Bucks and Cavaliers on Oct. 26, with the game scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. CT.
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What channel are the Bucks on?
The Bucks-Cavaliers game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Stephen Watson on the call.
Bucks vs. Cavs odds, over/under
The Bucks are 6.5-point favorites over the Cavaliers, with the over/under set with 236.5 points per BetMGM.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing tonight vs. Cavaliers?