Bucks vs. Nets: How to Watch NBA Matchup on April 7

TV channel, streaming info, and key player absences for the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets game.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 4:04pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a basketball game between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets, with the players' forms broken down into overlapping planes of color and shape.A cubist interpretation of the key matchup between the Bucks and Nets, with injured stars sidelined and supporting casts taking center stage.Brooklyn Today

The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Brooklyn Nets on April 7, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries, including Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Bucks and Nic Claxton for the Nets.

Why it matters

This matchup between two Eastern Conference teams provides an opportunity for the Bucks to end a three-game road losing streak, while the Nets will look to improve their 19-59 record on the season. The game will also showcase the depth of both teams as they navigate significant injury absences.

The details

The Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo (ankle) and Bobby Portis (wrist), while the Nets will be missing Nic Claxton (hand), Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb), Egor Demin (foot), Danny Wolf (ankle), Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring), Ziaire Williams (foot), and Noah Clowney (ankle). The game will be played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

  • The game will take place on April 7, 2026.

The players

Giannis Antetokounmpo

Star forward for the Milwaukee Bucks who is out with an ankle injury.

Nic Claxton

Center for the Brooklyn Nets who is out with a hand injury.

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The takeaway

Despite key injuries to star players on both teams, this matchup between the Bucks and Nets should still provide an entertaining NBA contest as both squads look to overcome their absences and compete at a high level.