Phoenix Suns @ Milwaukee Bucks: Dec 18, 2026

Updated
Regular Season
Phoenix SunsSuns
1-1 · Away
8:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, December 18, 2026
Milwaukee BucksBucks
0-3 · Home

Suns vs Bucks tips off at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Friday, December 18, 2026 at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee. TV: Arizona's Family Sports (Suns), My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks).

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

Date & time
Friday, December 18, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Suns Arizona's Family Sports · Bucks My24 / Bucks+
Stream
NBA League PassSuns: Suns Live · Bucks: Bucks+
Arena
Fiserv ForumMilwaukee

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
Nate AmentBucksFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 20, 2026
Mark WilliamsSunsCOutShoulderSep 11, 2026
Oso IghodaroSunsFOutHipOct 21, 2026

Status as of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Suns

Bucks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Suns vs Bucks Preview

The Suns are 1-1 this season, while the Bucks are 0-3 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Bucks rank 9th in points per game, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Devin Booker (33.0 points per game) and Tyler Herro (23.7 points per game).

Suns vs Bucks Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Suns vs Bucks Season Stats 2026-27

Suns 2 GPBucks 3 GP
107.0#27
Points per game
119.0#9
123.0#22
Opponent points
129.0#30
47.1%#13
Field goal %
47.3%#11
29.4%#26
Three-point %
37.2%#9
75.6%#18
Free throw %
70.1%#29
40.5#25
Rebounds
49.0#7
23.5#24
Assists
25.7#12
9.5#12
Steals
5.0#30
5.5#12
Blocks
4.0#21
15.0#13
Turnovers
19.0#27

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
6Trail Blazers2-00.5
7Nuggets1-11.5
8Suns1-11.5
9Clippers1-22.0
10Spurs1-22.0

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
11Bulls1-22.0
12Knicks0-33.0
13Bucks0-33.0
14Nets0-33.0
15Heat0-33.0

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This Suns vs Bucks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Suns visit the Grizzlies Dec 20; Bucks host the Warriors Dec 20.

Suns vs Bucks FAQs

What time does Suns vs Bucks start?

The Phoenix Suns play the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, December 18, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Tip-off is 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

What channel is Suns vs Bucks on?

Local TV: Arizona's Family Sports (Suns), My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Suns and Bucks records?

Going into this game the Suns were 1-1 and the Bucks were 0-3 this season.

Who is injured for Suns vs Bucks?

As of 5:50 PM ET, Oct 25: Nate Ament (Bucks, day-to-day, ankle); Mark Williams (Suns, out, shoulder); Oso Ighodaro (Suns, out, hip).

How did Suns vs Bucks go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Suns vs Bucks game?

The Bucks beat the Suns 108-105 on Mar 21, 2026 on the road.

Where is Suns vs Bucks being played?

At Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the home arena of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Is Suns vs Bucks on NBA League Pass?

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