During the Tipoff Tournament on May 1, Bucks Gaming, the franchise’s eSports team, competed in the first game in NBA 2K League history against Pistons GT, and later that day earned its first win by beating Cavs Legion CG, 57-53. After finishing the Tipoff Tournament 1-2, Bucks Gaming now begins its inaugural regular season.
The complete NBA 2K League schedule was released today. The 15-week regular season features both weekly games and tournaments, followed by the NBA 2K League Playoffs and Finals in August. All competition takes place from the NBA 2K League Studio Powered by Intel in New York City and can be streamed lived on Twitch.
Bucks Gaming will play its first weekly matchup on Friday against 76ers GC at 6 p.m.
In addition to 12 weekly matchups, the team will play in three tournaments – including the Tipoff tourney – that are staggered throughout the season. The remaining two tournaments will be June 8-9 and July 13-14, with weekly games scheduled in between.
The team’s full schedule can be found here. For more information on Bucks Gaming and the NBA 2K League, click here.
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