Milwaukee Bucks vs. Utah Jazz: Preview, start time, how to watch

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 18: Brice Sensabaugh #28 of the Utah Jazz drives to the basket during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 18, 2026 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photogra

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After a three-game roadtrip, the Utah Jazz are returning home to host the Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee has had a tumultuous season. After rumors that star Giannis Antetokounmpo was looking for a new home, trade talks fizzled and nothing materialized. Now the Bucks, 28-40 and in the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference, have found themselves at odds with Antetokounmpo again after he suffered a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise:

The Bucks have not found their footing after attempting to pair Antetokounmpo with Damian Lillard a couple of seasons ago. Lillard suffered an injury and was dumped to the Portland Trail Blazers for nothing. Kyle Kuzma, an addition the Bucks hoped would bring an additional offensive punch, hasn’t panned out. And the signing of Miles Turner to a four-year, $108 million contract already seems like an overpay.

Regardless, the Jazz must continue their effort to climb up the lottery rankings tonight. Utah is only 2.5 games behind the Sacramento Kings for fourth. Although it is unlikely that Utah leapfrogs the Kings, Sacramento is 5-5 over their last 10.