The Boston Celtics (23-10) face the Milwaukee Bucks (22-10) in what might not only be the best of the Christmas Day games, but also the most anticipated game of the 2022-23 season. The teams will vie for the Eastern Conference’s top spot at TD Garden on Dec. 25.
If you happen to be looking for a way to watch the on-court action live on cable television or a local or national online streaming service, keep reading while we get you up to speed on everything else you need to know about the game.
Let’s begin with the players who are among those listed to be available to play.
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Injuries of note
For the Celtics, Danilo Gallinari (ACL) is listed as out, and Marcus Smart (non-COVID illness) is listed as probable.
For the Bucks, no new report was available at time of writing, but Khris Middleton (knee) missed the Bucks’ last game.
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Likely starting lineups
Boston Celtics
- Marcus Smart
- Jaylen Brown
- Derrick White
- Jayson Tatum
- Al Horford
Milwaukee Bucks
- Jevon Carter
- Grayson Allen
- Jrue Holiday
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Brook Lopez
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How to watch or stream
Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: 12/25/22
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ABC, ESPN, NBC Boston Sports
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
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