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How much hope is there for a Damian Lillard return in the playoffs?

Jim Owczarski discusses just how realistic it would be for Damian Lillard to be back in the postseason for the Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks fans hope a second thrilling 24-point comeback isn’t needed Thursday night when the Bucks host the New Orleans Pelicans.

But there’s reason for them to expect some excitement since the Bucks still have plenty to play for with just three games left in the regular season.

A Milwaukee victory over the Pelicans coupled with a Detroit Pistons loss tonight would lock the Bucks into the No. 5 seed in the playoffs. That would also eliminate the possibility of the Bucks having to play all three of the Eastern Conference’s top teams in the playoffs.

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With Bobby Portis returning to the rotation after a 25-game suspension and Kevin Porter Jr. becoming a difference-maker at both ends of the floor, could the Bucks be a dangerous opponent when the playoffs start next week?

Here’s how to watch and listen to Thursday night’s game:

What channel is Bucks vs Pelicans on?TV: FanDuel Sports WisconsinStream: You can stream the game on the FanDuel Sports Wisconsin app through your television or streaming carrier. Fubo also has a free trial for new subscribers.Announcers: Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Steve Novak or Marques Johnson (analysis) and Melanie Ricks (sideline reporter) will call the game on FanDuel Sports Wisconsin.Bucks vs Pelicans start timeDate: Thursday, April 10Time: 7 p.m. CTHow can I listen to Bucks vs Pelicans on the radio?Is the Bucks-Pelicans on SiriusXM radio?

Yes, the Bucks broadcast is on Channel 214 and the Pelicans broadcast is on the SiriusXM app.

Bucks vs Pelicans odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday

Spread: Bucks by 13.5Over/under: 220.5Moneyline: Bucks -1000, Pelicans +625Thursday, April 10: vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 7 p.m., at Fiserv ForumFriday, April 11: at Detroit Pistons, 6 p.m.Sunday, April 13: vs. Detroit Pistons, noon, at Fiserv ForumNBA playoff bracket (if season ends today)

Eastern Conference

(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 8 play-in winner(4) Indiana Pacers vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks(3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Detroit Pistons(2) Boston Celtics vs. No. 7 play-in winner

Western Conference

(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 8 play-in winner(4) Los Angeles Clippers vs. (5) Denver Nuggets(3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Golden State Warriors(2) Houston Rockets vs. No. 7 play-in winner