Updated Jan. 21, 2026, 8:07 p.m. CT

Mar 16, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) takes a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel on the road to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. It will be the first matchup of the season between the two squads.

The Thunder (36-8) picked up a 136-104 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Despite a short-handed roster, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and Chet Holmgren had 28 points.

Meanwhile, the Bucks (18-24) escaped with a 112-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 21 points and 17 rebounds to lead the way to get the much-needed victory.

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Starting lineups

The Thunder will start Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, Lu Dort and Chet Holmgren. The Bucks will start Ryan Rollins, AJ Green, Gary Harris, Kyle Kuzma and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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TV Channel: ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma

Start time: 8:30 p.m. CT

Where to watch Thunder vs. Bucks on livestreamWatch Thunder vs. Bucks live on Fubo (free trial)Thunder vs. Bucks injury updates

Thunder: Jalen Williams (hamstring strain) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain) is out. Alex Caruso (adductor strain) is out. Jaylin Williams (glut contusion) is out. Aaron Wiggins (groin soreness) is out. Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) is out. Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) is out.

Bucks: Myles Turner (ankle sprain) is out. Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique strain) is out. Taurean Prince (neck surgery) is out. Alex Antetokounmpo (G League two-way) is out.

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