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Bucks schedule for 2024-25 NBA season released

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The Milwaukee Bucks season is approaching.

The NBA announced its schedule for the 2024-25 season on Thursday. The Bucks will play at the Philadelphia 76ers on October 23. Milwaukee's first game at Fiserv Forum will be on October 25 against the Chicago Bulls.

The regular season ends on April 13 with a matinee game at the Fiserv Forum against the Detroit Pistons.

Here are some interesting notes about Milwaukee’s schedule:

What is the Bucks' longest home game streak?

The Bucks have two home games of four games each, the first being from November 18-23 (against Houston Rockets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets).

The other home stretch is from January 14 to 19 (Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers)

What is the longest road trip?

The Bucks will play five away games in a row from March 18 to 26 (at the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Kings, Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets).

When will the Bucks be on national television?

The Bucks play 26 nationally televised games, including 17 on ABC, ESPN and TNT and nine more on NBA TV. Last season, 28 of their games were nationally televised.

These are the games where the Bucks will be featured in the national media:

October 23 at Philadelphia 76ers (ESPN), 6:30 p.m.

October 28 at Boston Celtics (NBA TV), 6:30 p.m.

November 4 at Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA TV), 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 18 vs. Houston Rockets (NBA TV), 7 p.m.

Nov. 20 vs. Chicago Bulls (ESPN), 6:30 p.m.

November 22 against Indiana Pacers (ESPN), 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 26 at Miami Heat (TNT), 6:30 p.m.

Dec. 6 at Boston Celtics (ESPN), 6:30 p.m

December 20th at Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA TV), 6:30 p.m.

January 8th against San Antonio Spurs (ESPN), 8:30 p.m.

January 23 against Miami Heat (TNT), 6:30 p.m.

January 28 at Portland Trail Blazers (TNT), 9 p.m.

February 2 against Memphis Grizzlies (ESPN), 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 9 at Philadelphia 76ers (ABC), 1 p.m.

Feb. 10 vs. Golden State Warriors (NBA TV), 7 p.m.

Feb. 23 vs. Miami Heat (ESPN), 6 p.m.

February 27 against Denver Nuggets (TNT), 6:30 p.m.

March 5 against Dallas Mavericks (ESPN), 8:30 p.m.

March 11 at Indiana Pacers (TNT), 6 p.m.

March 13 against Los Angeles Lakers (TNT), 6:30 p.m.

March 16 against Oklahoma City (ESPN), 8 p.m.

March 18 at the Los Angeles Lakers (NBA TV), 9:30 p.m.

March 20 at Golden State Warriors (NBA TV), 9:30 p.m.

March 22 at Sacramento Kings (NBA TV), 9 p.m.

March 24 at Phoenix Suns (NBA TV), 9 p.m.

April 3 at Philadelphia 76ers (TNT), 6:30 p.m.

How many back-to-back games will the Bucks play?

The Bucks will play 14 consecutive games, the same number as last season. There will be a grueling stretch at home against the Sacramento Kings and Orlando Magic (January 14 and 15) in late January, then another back-to-back at the New Orleans Pelicans and at home against the Miami Heat (January 22-23). ​​As part of a Western Conference tour, the Bucks will play at Utah on January 27, followed by a game at Portland on January 28.

Bucks will not play on Christmas Day

Some pairings were leaked before the full schedule was released.

The Bucks were not part of the big-ticket games on Christmas Day, as they have been for the past six seasons, and this exclusion caused some confusion for Milwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Bucks' opening game in Philadelphia on October 23 was reported earlier this week by Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Milwaukee's group matches for the Emirates NBA Cup – the relaunched season tournament – ​​were also released earlier this week.

Other top duels

Milwaukee won't have to wait long to see the reigning NBA champions Boston Celtics. The top teams in the Eastern Conference will face off in the first week of the season on October 28 at the TD Garden in Boston, before playing again on November 10 at the Fiserv Forum.

Interestingly, the Bucks' two games against the Dallas Mavericks, who reached the NBA Finals last season, will be on the road on March 1 and at home on March 5, with a trip to Atlanta to play the Hawks.

The Bucks' games against the Lakers – always a highly anticipated duel – will also take place at the same time. They will play on March 13 in Milwaukee and on March 18 in Los Angeles.

The Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs last season. The teams' first meeting will take place on November 22 at the Fiserv Forum. This game is part of the group stage of the Emirates NBA Cup.

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