Getty Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return for a Christmas Day showdown with Boston.
Following a last-minute Christmas gift, the Milwaukee Bucks (21-13) host the Boston Celtics (16-16) in a key Eastern Conference showdown on Christmas Day.
The game (2:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on ABC. But if you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of the Celtics vs Bucks online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Celtics vs Bucks live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Fubo credentials to log in and watch.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV) has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ABC (live in most markets) is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free 14-day trial.
Note that the free trial isn’t advertised as such, but your “due today” amount will be $0 when signing up. If you watch on your computer, phone or tablet, you won’t be charged for 14 days. If you watch on a streaming device on your TV (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, etc.), you will be charged for the first month, but you can get still get a full refund if you cancel before 14 days:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch the Celtics vs Bucks live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials (may still be listed as AT&T on the list of cable providers) to log in and watch.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN3 (which simulcasts ABC games) and 30-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” package. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with the ESPN channels, and you can get your first month for just $10:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the Celtics vs Bucks live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Sling credentials to log in and watch.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in only a few select markets) and 90+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch the Celtics vs Bucks live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Vidgo credentials to log in and watch.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the Celtics vs Bucks live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Celtics vs Bucks Preview
Milwaukee Bucks fans get an extra Christmas gift with Giannis Antetokounmpo back for a Christmas Day showdown after clearing COVID protocols.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported the news on Christmas morning.
“After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and — barring a setback — is expected to be available,” Wojnarowski wrote.
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his return to the lineup vs. Boston today (2:30 PM ET, ABC), sources tell ESPN. After 10 days in protocols, the two-time MVP had a strong workout on Friday and — barring a setback — is expected to be available.
Antetokounmpo missed the last five games since Dec. 14 due to COVID protocols. The Bucks will also debut guard Donte DiVincenzo against the Celtics according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
“DiVincenzo was set to return Dec. 15 from June ankle surgery before entering protocols,” Charania wrote.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo will make his season debut on Christmas Day vs. the Boston Celtics, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. DiVincenzo was set to return Dec. 15 from June ankle surgery before entering protocols. Now, he’s back.
COVID protocols meddled with the Bucks-Celtics game besides one of the league’s biggest stars in Antetokounmpo. Boston won’t have Grant Williams, Josh Richardson, and Sam Hauser. Celtics players Aaron Nesmith, Bruno Fernando, C.J. Miles, Justin Jackson, and Enes Freedom, also entered COVID protocols on Christmas Eve, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reported. Boston has Al Horford, Brodric Thomas, Jabari Parker, and Juancho Hernangomez listed as questionable per Bontemps.
The Celtics’ injury report has been viral on social media.
“An injury report so epic, it wouldn’t fit in Santa’s sleigh,” Celtics broadcaster Sean Grande tweeted on Friday.
An injury report so epic, it wouldn’t fit in Santa’s sleigh.
Shattering Monday’s three-tweet record, a five – count ’em five-tweet masterpiece on Christmas Eve.
That laundry list doesn’t end with COVID protocol chaos. The Celtics also have Marcus Smart and Rome Langford out due to injury. Smart and Langford are at least questionable for the Christmas Day game at Milwaukee.
So, who’s healthy for the Celtics? Shooting guard Jaylen Brown comes into Saturday’s game averaging 22.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. Small forward Jayson Tatum has another strong season going with 25.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per contest. Center Robert Williams III posts 9.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest.
That’s three starters available for Boston. Hoford and Smart as are also projected to start according to NBA.com. Otherwise, the Celtics have Dennis Schroeder and Payton Pritchard off the bench.
It’s been a rollercoaster for the Celtics all season at 16-16 through 32 games despite hanging on to second place in the Atlantic Division. Notably the Celtics are 7-10 on the road while the Bucks are 11-5 at home.