How to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks online

Watch the Hawks take on the Bucks in the East Semifinals of the Emirates NBA Cup.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks handles the ball during a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Fiserv Forum on December 04, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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TL;DR: Live stream Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.


It's the second annual Emirates NBA Cup, previously known as the In-Season Tournament. The Atlanta Hawks are looking for their fifth straight road win as they head to T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas to face the Milwaukee Bucks in the East Semifinals.

The Hawks are seventh in the Eastern Conference standings, while the Bucks are sixth. The Hawks are not only on a win streak on the road, but they eliminated the New York Knicks to get to the semifinals. The Bucks eliminated the Orlando Magic. Both were underdogs heading into those respective games.

When is Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks?

Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA starts at 4:30 p.m. ET on Dec. 14. This game takes place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

How to watch Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks

You need to choose a streaming service to watch the NBA without cable or satellite TV. We've found some of the best streaming services to consider for the Hawks vs. Bucks basketball game.

Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period. 

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, FOX, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network. 

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Most live sports: YouTube TV

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YouTube TV
$49.99/month for your first two months (save $46)

YouTube TV's base plan is $49.99 per month for two months for new subscribers ($72.99 per month regularly). The base plan includes over 100 live TV channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports 1, and NBA TV.

Most affordable: Sling TV

Sling TV suggests the streamer's Orange Plan for the game, which costs $20 for the first month and $40 monthly after that.

Sling TV’s sports channels feature ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBA TV, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

How to watch Hawks vs. Bucks from anywhere in the world

If you're traveling outside of the U.S. during this game, you might need to use a VPN to unblock this live stream. VPNs can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server, meaning you can unblock live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the U.S.

  4. Sign in to your favorite streaming app

  5. Watch Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks from anywhere in the world

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ExpressVPN (1-Year Subscription + 3 Months Free)
$99.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to live streams of the NBA without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A one-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $99.95 and includes an extra three months for free — 49% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee.

Live stream Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA with ExpressVPN.


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