Doc Rivers on his friendship with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers on his friendship with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
TORONTO — The Milwaukee Bucks play their first road game of the season at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Oct. 24, facing the Raptors in their home opener.
Toronto outscored Milwaukee 35-25 in the second quarter to take a 54-52 lead into halftime. The Bucks were just 6 of 19 from behind the 3-point line and turned it over 13 times, leading to nine Raptors points. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 16 points in the half while Brandon Ingram had 14 for Toronto.
Antetokounmpo scored 12 points in just over nine minutes of action in the opening quarter, helping the Bucks take a 27-19 lead. Milwaukee turned it over eight times and was just 3-for-7 from behind the 3-point line, but they scored eight points off six Toronto turnovers.
Milwaukee (1-0) and Toronto (1-0) each won their openers.
What time is the Bucks game?
Tip off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. CT. The Raptors moved their game time up to accommodate fans and residents who want to watch Game 1 of the World Series between the Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. The Rogers Centre is a 10-minute walk from ScotiaBank Arena.
What time is the World Series?
First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.
Is Giannis playing?
Yes. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report with a new injury, which is a sprained left big toe. He began the day as probable to play vs. the Raptors.
Antetokounmpo began the season on the injury report with soreness in his lower back, and then against the Wizards he suffered a scary fall on his right hand and wrist in the fourth quarter, but remained in the game.
Kevin Porter Jr., out (left ankle sprain) — The Bucks ruled Porter out for the game against the Raptors and at Cleveland on Oct. 26 after he suffered an ankle sprain on Oct. 22 vs. Washington. Porter is on the trip but Doc Rivers said it was not an indicator of the injury’s severity. “I don’t ever know why we have guys travel or not. I don’t think there’s anything to read into that. I guarantee you he’s not playing the next game.”Giannis Antetokounmpo, probable (left big toe sprain)Bucks projected starting lineupGuards: Gary Trent Jr., Ryan Rollins, AJ GreenForward: Giannis AntetokounmpoCenter: Myles TurnerWhat channel are the Bucks on?
The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Stephen Watson on the call.
Bucks vs. Raptors odds, over/under
Milwaukee is a 1.5-point favorite over Toronto and the over/under is 233.5 points per BetMGM.