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How much hope is there for a Damian Lillard return in the playoffs?<\/p>\n
Jim Owczarski discusses just how realistic it would be for Damian Lillard to be back in the postseason for the Bucks<\/p>\n
Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> fans hope a second thrilling 24-point comeback<\/a> isn’t needed Thursday night when the Bucks host the New Orleans Pelicans<\/a>.<\/p>\n But there\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>. That would also eliminate the possibility of the Bucks having to play all three of the Eastern Conference’s top teams in the playoffs.<\/p>\n Watch Bucks vs Pelicans on Fubo<\/a><\/p>\n With Bobby Portis returning to the rotation<\/a> 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?<\/p>\n Here’s how to watch and listen to Thursday night’s game:<\/p>\n What channel is Bucks vs Pelicans on?TV:\u00a0FanDuel Sports WisconsinStream:\u00a0You can stream the game on the FanDuel Sports Wisconsin app through your television or streaming carrier. Fubo also has a\u00a0free trial for new subscribers<\/a>.Announcers:\u00a0Lisa 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:\u00a0Thursday, April 10Time:\u00a07 p.m. CTHow can I listen to Bucks vs Pelicans on the radio?Is the Bucks-Pelicans on SiriusXM radio?<\/p>\n Yes, the Bucks broadcast is on Channel 214 and the Pelicans broadcast is on the SiriusXM app.<\/p>\n Bucks vs Pelicans odds<\/p>\n Odds courtesy of\u00a0BetMGM<\/a>\u00a0as of Thursday<\/p>\n Spread:\u00a0Bucks by 13.5Over\/under: 220.5Moneyline:\u00a0Bucks -1000, Pelicans +625Thursday, April 10:\u00a0vs. New Orleans Pelicans, 7 p.m., at Fiserv ForumFriday, April 11:\u00a0at Detroit Pistons, 6 p.m.Sunday, April 13:\u00a0vs. Detroit Pistons, noon, at Fiserv ForumNBA playoff bracket (if season ends today)<\/p>\n Eastern Conference<\/p>\n (1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 8 play-in winner(4) Indiana Pacers vs. (5)\u00a0Milwaukee Bucks<\/a>(3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Detroit Pistons(2)\u00a0Boston Celtics<\/a>\u00a0vs. No. 7 play-in winner<\/p>\n Western Conference<\/p>\n (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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"How much hope is there for a Damian Lillard return in the playoffs? 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