Overview
- Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT) at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, with most listings matching that time despite one earlier 7 p.m. ET mention.
- The game is not on traditional national TV in the U.S. and will stream exclusively on Peacock.
- Oklahoma City enters as the defending champions behind MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, sitting 2-2 in preseason after a 116-101 loss to the Pacers.
- Milwaukee is integrating free-agent signing Myles Turner after waiving and stretching Damian Lillard's contract due to his Achilles injury.
- In the Bucks’ recent win over the Bulls, Giannis Antetokounmpo posted 13 points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes while Turner hit 5-of-8 from deep for 19 points, and OKC lists multiple injuries including Jalen Williams and Kenrich Williams out.