NBA Playoffs 2018: Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks Game 1 live stream: Watch online

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 03: Giannis Antetokounmpo
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 03: Giannis Antetokounmpo /
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The No. 2 seed Boston Celtics (55-27) host the No. 7 seed Milwaukee Bucks (44-38) in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Sunday afternoon. Here’s everything you need to know to watch Game 1.

The injury-ravaged Boston Celtics will kick off the second day of the 2018 NBA playoffs with their Game 1 matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The game will air on TNT and can be streamed via the TNT app or TNT Overtime.

The Celtics head into this game without both Gordon Hayward, who suffered a devastating season-ending ankle injury on opening night, and Kyrie Irving, who went down in mid-March with left knee soreness that eventually required surgery. They’ll also be without Marcus Smart, who’s recovering from thumb surgery, and reserve big man Daniel Theis, who’s done for the year due to a torn left meniscus.

The Untradeable Terry Rozier played well in Irving’s absence over the past few weeks, but Milwaukee figures to have a major backcourt advantage with Eric Bledsoe and Khris Middleton. In their four regular-season contests against Boston this year, Bledsoe and Middleton combined for 35.3 points, 9.0 assists, 8.8 rebounds, 3.0 three-pointers and 2.8 steals per game. (Granted, Bledsoe only played in two of those four games.)

The Bucks’ upset hopes ultimately rest on the shoulders of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who gashed Boston for 33.5 points, 10.8 rebounds and 5.0 assists in their four regular-season matchups this year. The Celtics have a number of versatile wings to sic on the Greek Freek, from Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum to Semi Ojeleye and Marcus Morris, but they’ll be in a world of hurt if Antetokounmpo gets into a rhythm.

While Brad Stevens and the Celtics made a run to the Eastern Conference Finals last season, this will be the first playoff experience for Bucks interim head coach Joe Prunty. His in-game adjustments may go a long way toward determining who advances from this series.

Date: Sunday, April 15
Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: Boston, MA
Venue: TD Garden
TV Info: TNT
Live Stream: Watch live on FuboTV. Sign up now for a free seven-day trial. Qualified subscribers can also watch on TNT Overtime

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While injuries deprived this series of some star power, that should make it far more competitive. Tune in Sunday afternoon to see whether Greek Freak and the Bucks can steal home-court advantage away from the Celtics.