Just recently, the Milwaukee Bucks’ schedule for the 2024-25 NBA season was released, including key dates for back-to-back games. As expected, the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led team will go through the wire because of these matches.
The Milwaukee Bucks are facing a challenging 2024-25 season, with a league-high 16 back-to-back games on their schedule. However, the team believes they can manage this demanding schedule and maintain their success.
Last season, the Bucks went 10-4 in the second game of back-to-back sets, demonstrating their ability to handle the physical toll of consecutive nights of play. While the schedule includes several tough back-to-back matchups against contenders like the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Miami Heat, the Bucks also have some more manageable back-to-backs with both games at home.
Head coach Doc Rivers and his staff will need to carefully manage minutes and rotations to keep the Bucks’ veteran players fresh. Superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo’s health will be crucial, as he missed time late in the playoffs last season due to a calf injury.
Milwaukee Bucks’ Back-to-Back Game Schedule for the 2024-25 NBA Season
Along with the release of Milwaukee’s regular season schedule, the list of back-to-back games has also been revealed. This can be seen in an article written by Cody Smith for Sports Illustrated.
1.) Sunday, Oct. 27 at Brooklyn Nets (5 p.m. CT) and Monday, Oct. 28 at Boston Celtics (6:30 p.m. CT)
2.) Thursday, Nov. 7 home vs. Utah Jazz (7 p.m. CT) and Friday, Nov. 8 at New York Knicks (6:30 p.m. (CT)
3.) Tuesday, Nov. 12 home vs. Toronto Raptors, Emirates NBA Cup (7 p.m. CT) and Wednesday, Nov. 13 home vs. Detroit Pistons (7 p.m. CT)
4.) Friday, Nov. 22 home vs. Indiana Pacers, Emirates NBA Cup (6:30 p.m. CT) and Saturday, Nov. 23 home vs. Charlotte Hornets (7 p.m. CT)
5.) Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Detroit Pistons, Emirates NBA Cup (6 p.m. CT) and Wednesday, Dec. 4 home vs. Atlanta Hawks (7 p.m. CT)
6.) Friday, Dec. 20 at Cleveland Cavaliers (6:30 p.m. CT) and Saturday, Dec. 21 home vs. Washington Wizards (7 p.m. CT)
7.) Tuesday, Jan. 14 home vs. Sacramento Kings (7 p.m. CT) and Wednesday, Jan. 15 home vs. Orlando Magic (7 p.m. CT)
8.) Wednesday, Jan. 22 at New Orleans Pelicans (7 p.m. CT) and Thursday, Jan. 23 home vs. Miami Heat (6:30 p.m. CT)
9.) Monday, Jan. 27 at Utah Jazz (8 p.m. CT) and Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Portland Trail Blazers, (9 p.m. CT)
10.) Sunday, Feb. 2 home vs. Memphis Grizzlies (7:30 p.m. CT) and Monday, Feb. 3 at Oklahoma City Thunder (7 p.m. CT)
11.) Sunday, Feb. 9 home vs. Philadelphia 76ers (1 p.m. CT) and Monday, Feb. 10 home vs. Golden State Warriors (7 p.m. CT)
12.) Thursday, Feb. 20 home vs. Los Angeles Clippers (7 p.m. CT) and Friday, Feb. 21 at Washington Wizards (6 p.m. CT)
13.) Tuesday, March 4 at Atlanta Hawks (6:30 p.m. CT) and Wednesday, March 5 home vs. Dallas Mavericks (8:30 p.m. CT)
14.) Saturday, March 8 home vs. Orlando Magic (7 p.m. CT) and Sunday, March 9 home vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, (6 p.m. CT)
15.) Saturday, March 15 home vs. Indiana Pacers (7 p.m. CT) and Sunday, March 16 home vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (8 p.m. CT)
16.) Tuesday, April 8 home vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (7 p.m. CT) and Wednesday, April 9 home vs. New Orleans Pelicans (7 p.m. CT)
Despite the demanding schedule, the Bucks remain confident in their ability to compete for a championship. They are coming off a 49-win season and their sixth straight Central Division title, and believe their championship window is still open if they can stay healthy.
With a balanced schedule and their proven ability to perform in back-to-back situations, the Bucks are poised to navigate this challenging season and make another deep playoff run. If they succeed, Milwaukee can end up dominating the Eastern Conference.
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