How to watch the Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA game: live stream, TV channel and start time

The Dallas Mavericks will be eager to pick up their first win of the 2024-25 NBA preseason when they host the Milwaukee Bucks at American Airlines Center on Friday.

Meanwhile, the Bucks head south to Texas looking to secure back-to-back wins after a emphatic win in their penultimate preseason game.

After two straight losses to the Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Lakers, the Milwaukee Bucks finally found momentum in their preseason, earning a 111-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday.

On the other hand, the Dallas Mavericks are still trying to end their preseason losing streak. They suffered their third straight loss on Tuesday, falling 110-96 to the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome.

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Dallas Mavericks vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Date and tip time

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Milwaukee Bucks in a highly anticipated NBA game on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

Here’s how to watch Dallas Mavericks vs Milwaukee Bucks on TV and live stream online

Fans in the US can watch all the action between the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks live on:

• National television:TNT
• Streaming service: MAX

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Dallas Mavericks team news

returning from injuries, PJ Washington (hips) and Brandon Williams (Wade) was back on the field for the Mavericks against the Clippers and is expected to be available for Friday’s game.

After I had to sit out the last game to rest, Kyrie Irving is expected to join the lineup Luka Doncic remains a doubt as he continues to struggle with a calf strain. Additionally forward Max Kleber And Kessler Edwards missed last game with ankle problems and is questionable for Friday’s game.

Klay ThompsonAppearing in just his second game as a Maverick, he carried much of the offensive load in the absence of Doncic and Irving. However, the shooting guard had a night to forget as he shot 0-9 from the field, including 0-6 from three-point range. He also recorded four turnovers and finished the game with a plus/minus of -14, the second-lowest mark among starters in a tough 21-minute appearance.

Milwaukee Bucks team news

Delon Wrightat age 32, has returned to the Milwaukee Bucks lineup and celebrated his return from a right shoulder bruise with a 12-minute appearance against the Chicago Bulls.

In the meantime, Chris Middleton— who is recovering from offseason arthroscopic surgeries on both ankles — could potentially play in the Bucks’ final preseason game, in preparation for next week’s opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. Similar to the first two meetings, Doc Rivers’ team once again got off to a slow start and went into halftime trailing by nine points with the Bulls team missing Zach LaVine. However, a dynamic surge in the second half turned the tide in Milwaukee’s favor.

Although Dalen Terry scored the first basket of the third quarter for the Bulls, the Bucks fought back with a 15-0 lead, powered by Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s five-point post. Antetokounmpo, who had previously been placed on a minutes restriction, saw extended action and led all scorers with 24 points, topping all points Damian Lillardwho finished with 20 points and a game-high nine assists.

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