What’s the NBA Schedule for Tonight?
Keep up with the latest NBA schedule changes and game times with this easy to follow guide.
Introduction
The NBA schedule for tonight is pretty packed, with eight games on the slate. The highlight game of the evening is surely the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors, two of the best teams in the league. Other intriguing games include a battle between two young teams on the rise, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers, and a matchup between two playoff contenders from last season, the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers.
Eastern Conference
The Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA) is one of two conferences that makes up the league. It consists of 15 teams, organized into three divisions.
The regular season schedule for each team is 82 games, 41 at home and 41 away. The schedule is released in August, but is subject to change due to events such as rescheduled games, postponed games, or cancellations.
The conference playoffs are a best-of-seven tournament held after the conclusion of the regular season. The eight teams with the best records in their respective divisional standings qualified for the playoffs.
The winners of each conference Finals advance to the NBA Finals, where they compete against the winner of the Western Conference for the NBA Championship.
Western Conference
The Western Conference is home to some of the best teams in the NBA, including the reigning champion Golden State Warriors. Tonight’s schedule features four games involving conference teams.
The first matchup is between the Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings. The Rockets are currently in first place in the conference, while the Kings are near the bottom of the standings. The game tips off at 7:00 PM EST and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Next up is a game between two of the top teams in the West, as the Warriors will take on the Denver Nuggets. The Warriors are coming off a loss to the Eastern Conference-leading Milwaukee Bucks, while the Nuggets have won four straight games. This one will start at 9:30 PM EST and can be seen on ESPN2.
The late game on ESPN features another West showdown, this time between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder are just outside of playoff position at present, while the Clippers are clinging to a slim lead for first place. This one starts at 10:00 PM EST.
Finally, there’s an important game in the race for playoff positioning taking place between the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers. The Jazz currently occupy the final postseason spot in the West, while Portland is just outside of that position. This one starts at 10:30 PM EST and will be carried by TNT.
Conclusion
As we come to the end of the NBA season, there are only a few games left to be played. Tonight, there are four games on the schedule. The first game is between the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat. This game will be played at 7:00 PM EST. The second game is between the Brooklyn Nets and the Boston Celtics. This game will be played at 7:30 PM EST. The third game is between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. This game will be played at 8:00 PM EST. The fourth and final game of the night is between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers. This game will be played at 10:30 PM EST.
