The Milwaukee Bucks face the Toronto Raptors tonight at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto in a 2025 NBA regular season opening week matchup.
The start time for the game was moved up to avoid conflicting with Game 1 of the 2025 World Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. Consider it part of the city’s pregame festivities on a massive night for Toronto sports.
As for tonight’s game, the Raptors come in riding momentum after a dominant 138–118 win over the Atlanta Hawks in their season opener. One game is a small sample size, but it suggests Toronto could significantly improve from its 30-52 record last season, if healthy, and potentially make the playoffs through the play-in or as a bottom seed.
RJ Barrett led Toronto with 25 points on 9-of-12 shooting, while Scottie Barnes added 22 points and 9 assists. The Raptors continued to struggle from downtown, shooting 24.0% from three. But they shot 57% from the field overall and a scorching 69% on two-point attempts, showing an efficient attack inside the arc.
Off the bench, Gradey Dick chipped in 21 points, highlighting Toronto’s newfound depth and balance under head coach Darko Rajaković. Altogether, seven Raptors players scored in double digits.
Milwaukee, meanwhile, opened the season with a commanding 133–120 home win over the Washington Wizards — a game that saw Giannis Antetokounmpo erupt for 37 points and 14 rebounds. The Bucks’ offense looked faster and more fluid than last year, with improved ball movement and spacing around Giannis.
Former Buck Khris Middleton scored 23 for Washington in the loss, while Milwaukee’s supporting cast showed encouraging signs despite the absence of Kevin Porter Jr., who remains out for at least a week with a left ankle sprain. Myles Turner offered rim protection with three blocks.
The Bucks swept the regular-season series 3–0 against Toronto last year and will look to continue that dominance, though the Raptors’ opener suggests this may not be an easy repeat.
Prediction
Toronto’s abundance of scoring options makes them difficult to scheme against — they can push pace, attack in transition, or space the floor and score in bunches. That versatility should keep Milwaukee’s defense on its heels despite the Bucks’ interior edge. Expect a fast, high-scoring game where Toronto’s depth and rhythm at home prove just enough to tilt the outcome.
Projected Score: Toronto 120, Milwaukee 114
Injury Report
Milwaukee Bucks
Kevin Porter Jr. — Out
Toronto Raptors
Collin Murray-Boyles — Out
How to Watch Bucks vs. Raptors
Tip-off for tonight’s Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors game is set for 6:30 PM Eastern / 5:30 PM Central at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
The game airs regionally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin (Bucks) and TSN (Canada).
Fans in the Bucks broadcast market without a FanDuel Sports Network subscription can purchase one on Amazon here.
Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass for free on Amazon Prime Video with a 7-day free trial here.
Amazon also offers a discounted subscription that starts at $12.74 for the first two months (then $16.99/month). The subscription also includes access to NBA TV.
Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM Eastern / 5:30 PM Central
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario
TV: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, TSN
Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)