Milwaukee Bucks @ Chicago Bulls: Jan 5, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Milwaukee BucksBucks
1-3 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Tuesday, January 5, 2027
Chicago BullsBulls
1-3 · Home

Bucks vs Bulls tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at United Center, Chicago. TV: My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks), Chicago Sports Network (Bulls).

How to Watch Bucks vs Bulls: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Tuesday, January 5, 20278:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Bucks My24 / Bucks+ · Bulls Chicago Sports Network
Stream
NBA League PassBucks: Bucks+ · Bulls: Chicago Sports Network app
Arena
United CenterChicago

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Nic ClaxtonBullsF-COutHamstringOct 5, 2026
Patrick WilliamsBullsFDay-To-DayGroinOct 24, 2026
Nate AmentBucksFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 20, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Bucks

Bulls

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Bucks vs Bulls Preview

The Bucks are 1-3 this season, while the Bulls are 1-3 this season.

The Bucks won last season's series 3-1. The Bulls rank 10th in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Tyler Herro (23.5 points per game) and Caleb Wilson (21.0 points per game).

Bucks vs Bulls Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesBulls 1-0
2025-26 season seriesBucks 3-1

Previous meetings

Bucks vs Bulls Season Stats 2026-27

Bucks 4 GPBulls 4 GP
116.8#11
Points per game
110.8#23
122.3#25
Opponent points
129.5#30
46.2%#14
Field goal %
40.6%#30
35.2%#13
Three-point %
23.8%#30
70.4%#28
Free throw %
80.4%#10
52.0#2
Rebounds
46.3#9
26.3#13
Assists
22.5#29
5.3#30
Steals
9.5#13
4.3#19
Blocks
4.3#19
17.0#22
Turnovers
19.3#29

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
10Magic1-21.5
11Knicks1-32.0
12Bucks1-32.0
13Bulls1-32.0
14Nets0-43.0
15Heat0-43.0

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This Bucks vs Bulls page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Bucks host the Clippers Jan 7; Bulls visit the Kings Jan 7.

Bucks vs Bulls FAQs

What time does Bucks vs Bulls start?

The Milwaukee Bucks play the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, January 5, 2027 at United Center in Chicago. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Bucks vs Bulls on?

Local TV: My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks), Chicago Sports Network (Bulls). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Bucks and Bulls records?

Going into this game the Bucks were 1-3 and the Bulls were 1-3 this season.

Who is injured for Bucks vs Bulls?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 27: Nic Claxton (Bulls, out, hamstring); Patrick Williams (Bulls, day-to-day, groin); Nate Ament (Bucks, day-to-day, ankle).

Who leads the Bucks vs Bulls season series?

The Bulls lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Bucks vs Bulls game?

The Bulls beat the Bucks 132-125 on Oct 23, 2026 on the road.

Where is Bucks vs Bulls being played?

At United Center in Chicago, the home arena of the Chicago Bulls.

Is Bucks vs Bulls on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Bucks and Bulls markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Chicago Sports Network app for Bulls fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.