The Celtics should receive a major boost when they meet the Bucks in Boston on Sunday afternoon.
All-Star guard Jaylen Brown is expected to rejoin the starting lineup after missing the Celtics’ matchup against the Kings. Brown was sidelined because of left hamstring tightness and a right knee contusion, but Payton Pritchard led Boston to a 112-93 victory over Sacramento with a game-high 29 points.
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The Bucks, meanwhile, will attempt to take down the Celtics without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who could be out for an extended period after suffering a right calf strain.
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Bucks, including TV and streaming options for Sunday’s game.
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How To Watch Celtics vs. Bucks Today: TV Channel, Live Stream
- TV channel: NBC Sports Boston (local), ESPN (national)
- Live stream: ESPN app (national)
Celtics vs. Bucks will air locally on NBC Sports Boston and ESPN across the country. The game will also be available to stream on the ESPN app.
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For those looking to follow the game on the radio, the local broadcast will air on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
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What Time Does the Celtics vs. Bucks Game Start?
- Date: Sunday, Feb. 1
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. Bucks is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Feb. 1. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.
Boston Celtics schedule 2025-26
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Celtics:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Feb. 1 | vs. Bucks | 3:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 3 | at Mavericks | 8 p.m. |
| Feb. 4 | at Rockets | 8 p.m. |
| Feb. 6 | vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 8 | vs. Knicks | 12:30 p.m. |
Milwaukee Bucks schedule 2025-26
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Bucks:
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| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Feb. 1 | at Celtics | 3:30 p.m. |
| Feb. 3 | vs. Bulls | 8 p.m. |
| Feb. 4 | vs. Pelicans | 8 p.m. |
| Feb. 6 | vs. Pacers | 8 p.m. |
| Feb. 9 | at Magic | 7:30 p.m. |
NBA standings 2025-26
(Current as of Feb. 1)
Eastern Conference
| Seed | Team | Record | Games Back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pistons | 35-12 | — |
| 2. | Knicks | 30-18 | 5 1/2 |
| 3. | Celtics | 30-18 | 5 1/2 |
| 4. | Raptors | 29-21 | 7 1/2 |
| 5. | Cavaliers | 29-21 | 7 1/2 |
| 6. | 76ers | 27-21 | 8 1/2 |
| 7. | Magic | 25-22 | 10 |
| 8. | Heat | 26-24 | 10 1/2 |
| 9. | Bulls | 24-25 | 12 |
| 10. | Hawks | 24-27 | 13 |
| — | Hornets | 22-28 | 14 1/2 |
| — | Bucks | 18-28 | 16 1/2 |
| — | Nets | 13-34 | 22 |
| — | Pacers | 13-36 | 23 |
| — | Wizards | 12-35 | 23 |
Western Conference
| Seed | Team | Record | Games Back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Thunder | 38-11 | — |
| 2. | Nuggets | 33-16 | 5 |
| 3. | Spurs | 32-16 | 5 1/2 |
| 4. | Rockets | 30-17 | 7 |
| 5. | Timberwolves | 31-19 | 7 1/2 |
| 6. | Lakers | 29-18 | 8 |
| 7. | Suns | 30-19 | 8 |
| 8. | Warriors | 27-23 | 11 1/2 |
| 9. | Trail Blazers | 23-26 | 15 |
| 10. | Clippers | 22-25 | 15 |
| — | Mavericks | 19-30 | 19 |
| — | Grizzlies | 18-29 | 19 |
| — | Jazz | 15-34 | 23 |
| — | Pelicans | 13-38 | 26 |
| — | Kings | 12-38 | 26 1/2 |
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