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Justin Quinn

Milwaukee Bucks at Boston Celtics: How to watch, broadcast, lineups (12/25)

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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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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 24, 2022

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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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 24, 2022

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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— The Celtics Wire (@TheCelticsWire) December 24, 2022

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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