The Boston Celtics will play host to a familiar Eastern Conference foe for the last game of its current homestand vs. the Milwaukee Bucks this Sunday (Feb. 1) afternoon. With the 2026 NBA trade deadline just around the corner on the 5th, moves made by either ball club could impact the outcome of this contest.

But as things currently stand, we expect Boston to come out on top in this game so long as the Celtics do not play down to a version of the Bucks without a certain star Milwaukee player currently on the injury report beyond the Wednesday deadline.

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Records, standing, and streaks

At present, the Celtics have a 30-18 record coming into the tilt. That has them third in the Eastern Conference standings.

Dec 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) looks to pass the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) and guard Cole Anthony (50) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Dec 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) looks to pass the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) and guard Cole Anthony (50) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Bucks are the owners of an 18-28 record and a four-game losing streak, good enough for 12th place in the East.

What happened in the last game for each team?

Boston beat the Sacramento Kings 112-93 at home.

Dec 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) and Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) reach for a loose ball in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Dec 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) and Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) reach for a loose ball in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Milwaukee lost to the Washington Wizards 109-99 on the road.

Injuries

For the Celtics, Jayson Tatum (Achilles) is out.

Dec 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) watches the game against the Boston Celtics from the bench in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Dec 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) watches the game against the Boston Celtics from the bench in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf), Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique), and Taurean Prince (neck) are out.

Probable starting lineups – Celtics

Dec 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter (7) passes the ball away from Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) and forward Jordan Walsh (27) in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Dec 11, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter (7) passes the ball away from Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown (7) and forward Jordan Walsh (27) in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Probable starting lineups – Bucks

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What time is tipoff, and on what channels?

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Celtics vs. Bucks: Stream, lineups, injury reports, broadcast (2/1)