PHILADELPHIA – The Milwaukee Bucks wrap up one of their most disappointing seasons in recent memory April 12 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Philadelphia is locked into the postseason in some fashion, though they are in a battle with Toronto and Orlando for the final playoff spot and/or a higher play-in position.
The Bucks (32-49), on the other hand, could use a loss and a Chicago Bulls (31-50) victory over Dallas to earn a chance to win the ninth-best draft position.

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) smiles after teammates celebrated him setting a franchise record by making 11 3-pointers against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
AJ Green has a chance at Bucks history
Bucks guard AJ Green set a single-game franchise record for made 3-pointers with 11 on April 10, and that explosion set him up for a chance to break the single-season record against Philadelphia.
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Green is just three 3-pointers away from breaking Ray Allen’s 2001-02 record of 229 made 3s in a season. Green passed Damian Lillard (220) and Malik Beasley (224) with his barrage from beyond the arc last game.
Is Giannis playing?
No.
The Bucks ruled Giannis Antetokounmpo out with a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee, which was suffered on March 15 after he landed awkwardly following a dunk.
More: What does Giannis Antetokounmpo want? He wants to retire with the Milwaukee Bucks
Bucks tank update
The “battle” between the Bucks and Bulls for the ninth-worst record matters because the team that finishes with the 10th-worst record has no chance to win the No. 9 pick. Should the teams finish with the same record, the tie will be broken with a random drawing held later in April to determine the order of selection.
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But that’s not the only tanking race to keep an eye on for Bucks fans.
In the Western Conference, New Orleans (26-55), Dallas (25-56) and Memphis (25-56) are bunched up, and the worst team in that group could have a 37.2% chance to win a top-four pick. The best team could see those top four odds drop as low as 26.2%. This matters because if New Orleans lands a pick lower in the draft than Milwaukee, the Bucks keep their original position.
If the Bucks somehow jump over the Pelicans, New Orleans can swap position as a part of the 2020 Jrue Holiday trade. (Atlanta would then take that pick from New Orleans due to an unrelated 2025 trade. That has no bearing on Milwaukee).
To give themselves the best chance to leave Philadelphia with a loss, the Bucks have ruled out most of the team.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, out (left knee hyperextension and bone bruise)
Kyle Kuzma, out (right Achilles tendinopathy)
Kevin Porter Jr., out (right knee surgery)
Bobby Portis Jr., out (left wrist sprain)
Ryan Rollins, out (right thumb sprain)
Gary Trent Jr,, out (internal oblique muscle strain)
Myles Turner, out (left ankle sprain)
Gary Harris, questionable (right groin tightness)
Pete Nance, questionable (right knee sprain)
Bucks probable starters
Guards: AJ Green, Cormac Ryan, Andre Jackson Jr.
What time is the Bucks game?
The game is set to begin at 5 p.m. CT.
What channel is the Bucks game on?
The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Wesley Matthews and Melanie Ricks on the call.
Bucks vs. 76ers odds
Philadelphia is a 15.5-point favorite over Milwaukee while the over/under is set at 226.5 points, per BetMGM.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) guard Brooklyn Nets forward E.J. Liddell (9) during the first half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) guard Brooklyn Nets forward E.J. Liddell (9) during the first half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) drives to the basket while Milwaukee Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. (44) guards him during the first half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) blocks Brooklyn Nets forward E.J. Liddell (9) during the first half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) block the shot from Brooklyn Nets forward E.J. Liddell (9) during the first half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) dunks during the first half of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) guards Brooklyn Nets guard Malachi Smith (18) during the first half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Malachi Smith (18) brings the ball up court as Milwaukee Bucks guard Cormac Ryan (30) tries to guard him during the first half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) celebrates scoring three point basket during the first half of the game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) scores over Brooklyn Nets guard Malachi Smith (18) during the first half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) guards Brooklyn Nets guard Tyson Etienne (10) during the first half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (88) drives to the basket to score and collides with Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the first half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Brooklyn Nets forward E.J. Liddell (9) holds on to Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) during the second half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) scores a three point basket as Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf (77) attempted to block him during the second half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Malachi Smith (18) guards Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) during the second half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Brooklyn Nets forward E.J. Liddell (9) confronts Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (00) during the second half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is seen on the sidelines during the second half of the game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Cormac Ryan (30) looks to pass the ball during the second half of the game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) posts up against Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) during the second half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) signals that Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) pushed him during the second half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf (77) guards Milwaukee Bucks guard Cormac Ryan (30) during the second half of their game on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) brings the ball up court during the second half of the game against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday April 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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