Magic vs Bucks live stream: How to watch game 5 of the NBA playoffs online

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The Magic vs Bucks live stream of game 5 has been interrupted by Milwaukee's boycott

Magic vs Bucks live stream: Game 5 of NBA Playoffs 2020
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Magic vs Bucks game 5 start time, channel

Magic vs Bucks game 5 is tipping off Saturday, August 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. We've got the channels and showtimes details for the full series below.

Update (5:50 p.m. ET, Aug. 28): After an NBA boycott in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake, the NBA announced that the playoffs will resume on Saturday. The Magic vs Bucks game 5 will air at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Game 5 could've seen Giannis Antetokounmpo lead Milwaukee to clinching the series. The Bucks lead Orlando 3-1 going into this pivotal match, and the No. 1 seed is favored to move on to the semifinals.

While the Magic put up a valiant effort, winning game 1, they're dealing with a bunch of injuries, including Jonathan Isaac's torn ACL, Michael Carter-Williams' food and Mo Bama's COVID evaluation. Melvin Frazier Jr. and Aaron Gordon are also questionable for game 5.

That makes Milwaukee the overwhelming favorite. After the wake-up call of losing game 1, the Bucks reinvigorated their No. 1-rated defense. In the last three games they've allowed just 0.99 points per possession. On the offensive side, Giannis has been averaging 31.3 points and 15.8 rebounds, with major contributions from Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe and Brook Lopez.

While the injured Magic will struggle against the top seed, they won't go down without a fight thanks to great playoffs performances from Nikola Vucevic and others.

So, here is everything you need to watch the Magic vs Bucks live stream of game 5 today — to see how this intriguing matchup goes.

How to avoid Magic vs Bucks blackouts with a VPN

NBA Playoff series live streams

– Mavericks vs Clippers live stream
(LAC leads 3-2)
– Jazz vs Nuggets live stream
(UTA leads 3 - 2)
– Lakers vs Trail Blazers live stream
(LAL leads 3 - 1)
– Thunder vs Rockets live stream
(Series tied 2 - 2)
– Heat vs Pacers live stream
(MIA won 4-0)
– Raptors vs Celtics live stream
(Round 2)

If you've had to leave your own "bubble" -- or you've been hit by a dreaded local blackout -- and you can't watch Magic vs Bucks live streams on cable, you're not out of luck. With a virtual private network, or VPN, you can appear to be surfing the web from your home town (or somewhere that blackouts won't hit), and access the same streaming services you already paid for. 

Not sure which VPN is right for you? We've tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN. It offers superb speeds and excellent customer service. But you've got other VPN options as well. Here are our top picks.

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Magic vs Bucks live streams in the US

In the U.S., viewers can watch the Magic vs Bucks live stream of game 5 on Saturday, August 29 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Playoffs games are airing on TNT, ESPN and ABC. We've got full series schedule, with start times and channels below. 

If you've already cut the cord and don't have a cable package, you'll want to watch Mavericks vs Clippers on fuboTV.

But if basketball is your only sport, the NBA League Pass isn't a terrible deal with packages start at $20 per year — and $29 per year for access to all teams. Though it suffers local and national blackout games, like any other service.

Of the available streaming services, we recommend fuboTV, as it's the only of these options to land in our best streaming services list. 

Fubo.TV:

Fubo.TV: If you love sports, you probably want to check out Fubo.TV. It's got a 7-day free trial so you don't need to pay up front, and in addition to all three channels you'll need for this series, it's also got the basic TV channels, including AMC, Food Network, USA and VH1. Plus, it's got NBA TV (in the $5.99 fubo Extra add-on), which will have other playoff games.

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Magic vs Bucks live streams in the UK

British hoop fans have an earlier than usual call time for this. The Magic vs Bucks live stream for game 5 is at the reasonable hour of 8:30 p.m. BST. NBA playoffs games will air on  Sky Sports, and those without Sky Sports can pick it up from Now TV, with prices starting at £9.99.

NBA League Pass is also available in the U.K., at £42.99 for the rest of the year and serves up all of the games with no blackouts.

Magic vs Bucks live streams in Canada

In Canada, game 5 of the Magic vs Bucks series will air at 3:30 p.m. ET on TSN.

NBA League Pass is also available in Canada.

Magic vs Bucks series schedule

(all times ET)

  • Game 1: Magic 122, Bucks 110
  • Game 2: Bucks 111, Magic 96
  • Game 3: Bucks 121, Magic 107
  • Game 4: Bucks 121, Magic 106
  • Game 5: Saturday, Aug. 29, 3:30 p.m., ESPN
  • *Game 6: TBD
  • *Game 7: TBD

* = if necessary

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Henry T. Casey
Henry T. Casey
Managing Editor (Entertainment, Streaming)

Henry is a managing editor at Tom’s Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the past seven years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.