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Will Giannis play in the season opener against the 76ers?

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The Milwaukee Bucks begin the 2024-25 regular season tonight at 6:30 p.m. CT in Philadelphia with a game against the 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center.

“I've been waiting for this since I didn't make the playoffs last year and I've been home since May,” said new Bucks shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. “So I got the opportunity to come here and have one “To have a great start to the season. “Being in the position we want to be in is everything I asked for and everyone else is ready too.”

What TV channel is the Bucks game on?

The Bucks will open the season on national television as the game will be broadcast on ESPN. Mike Breen, Doris Burke, Richard Jefferson and Cassidy Hubbarth will be on the phone.

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Is Giannis playing?

Probably. The two-time MVP is on the initial injury report with tendinitis in his right knee, but head coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo attended every practice during training camp.

What's the latest on Khris Middleton?

The three-time all-star still has to train in a five-on-five system, so Middleton was unable to take part in the season opener. Starting Wednesday night, the Bucks will play four games in four cities over six days, so it may be difficult for the forward to find time to practice in order to be cleared to play.

Do Joel Embiid and Paul George play for the 76ers?

No. The 76ers dominated their MVP center and signed the game as a new All-Star. Embiid is still recovering from an offseason knee problem that occurred after the Olympics, while George injured his knee in a preseason game.

Bucks injury report

  • Khris Middleton is out (surgery on both ankles)
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo, probable (right patella tendinitis)

More: Bookmark this link for a Milwaukee Bucks injury report during the 2024-25 NBA season

76ers injury report

  • Joel Embiid is out (treating a left knee injury)
  • Paul George is out (bruise on left knee)

Likely Bucks starting lineup

  • Guards: Damian Lillard, Gary Trent
  • Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bull Prince
  • Center: Brook Lopez

Bucks vs 76ers odds

The Bucks are 3.5-point favorites, according to Bet MGM. The over/under is 223.5 points.

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