What NBA Games Are On TV?
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Find out what NBA games are on TV tonight with our handy guide. Plus, when and where to watch the games, and how to stream them live.
Thursday, January 23
Three games are on national television Thursday night. The TNT doubleheader features the Los Angeles Lakers at the Milwaukee Bucks at 8 p.m. ET followed by the LA Clippers hosting the Portland Trail Blazers at 10:30 p.m. ET. ESPN’s game has the Philadelphia 76ers visiting the Chicago Bulls at 8 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics, 8 p.m. ET on TNT
The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics meet for the final time this season on Thursday night, with both teams entering the game having already clinched a playoff berth. The Lakers are currently in first place in the Western Conference with a record of 47-14, while the Celtics are in second place in the Eastern Conference with a mark of 43-19.
This will be the third meeting between these two storied franchises this season, with each team winning one game. In their most recent matchup, back on January 8th, the Lakers prevailed 105-103 thanks to a game-winning jumper by superstar LeBron James. James finished that game with 31 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, while Kemba Walker led the way for Boston with 24 points.
Both teams are coming into Thursday’s contest riding high, as the Lakers have won four straight games and the Celtics have won seven of their last eight.
Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers, 10:30 p.m. ET on TNT
This matchup features two of the best backcourts in the league going head-to-head. Houston’s James Harden and Chris Paul are both top-five players in the league, while Portland boasts Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, who are both All-Star caliber players. This should be a fun game to watch.
Friday, January 24
The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Golden State Warriors at 8 p.m. Eastern on ESPN. The much-anticipated game will see two of the league’s best teams face off against each other. The Warriors are led by Stephen Curry, while the Lakers have LeBron James.
Milwaukee Bucks at Philadelphia 76ers, 8 p.m. ET on ESPN
The Milwaukee Bucks are in Philadelphia to take on the 76ers on Friday night. The Bucks are coming off a win against the Chicago Bulls, while the 76ers lost to the Indiana Pacers. This will be the first meeting between these two teams this season.
Utah Jazz at Denver Nuggets, 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
The Utah Jazz will travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets on Friday night. This game will be televised on ESPN.
Saturday, January 25
Miami Heat at Los Angeles Clippers, 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
The Miami Heat will travel to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers on Saturday afternoon. This game will be televised on ABC at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Brooklyn Nets at Milwaukee Bucks, 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
The Saturday night ABC national broadcasts during the 2019-20 NBA regular season will feature a matchup of Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls, as the Brooklyn Nets visit the Milwaukee Bucks. The game will air at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
This will be the first meeting of the season between these two teams. The Nets are currently 23-27 and in seventh place in the East, while the Bucks are 39-14 and in first place.
Milwaukee is coming off a 116-113 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night, while Brooklyn lost to the Los Angeles Clippers 112-102 on Wednesday night.
Sunday, January 26
On Sunday, January 26 there are four NBA games that will be televised. The first game is at 12:00pm EST and features the Boston Celtics at the Toronto Raptors. The second game is at 3:30pm EST and features the Los Angeles Lakers at the Philadelphia 76ers. The third game is at 6:00pm EST and features the Houston Rockets at the Oklahoma City Thunder. The fourth and final game is at 8:30pm EST and features the Golden State Warriors at the Portland Blazers.
Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks, 12 p.m. ET on ABC
The Lakers will be looking to pick up a win on Sunday when they travel to face the Knicks in New York. Los Angeles is coming off a loss to the Nets, while New York is fresh off a victory over the Pelicans. These teams have already met once this season, with the Lakers coming out on top by a score of 113-109.
Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers, 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Both the Warriors and Trail Blazers have battled injuries this season, but are still two of the best teams in the Western Conference. Golden State is led by Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, while Portland has a dynamic backcourt duo of its own in Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.
Monday, January 27
On Monday, January 27th, there are four NBA games scheduled. The first game is between the Boston Celtics and the Toronto Raptors at 7:30pm EST. The second game is between the Houston Rockets and the Dallas Mavericks at 8:00pm EST. The third game is between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Sacramento Kings at 10:30pm EST. The fourth and final game is between the Utah Jazz and the Golden State Warriors at 10:30pm EST.
Houston Rockets at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8 p.m. ET on TNT
The Rockets will be looking to continue their recent success as they take on the Thunder in Oklahoma City. Houston has won seven of their last 10 games, including a victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Celtics. The Thunder, meanwhile, have struggled as of late, losing six of their last 10 games. However, they will be hoping to turn things around at home against the Rockets. This game will air on TNT at 8 p.m. ET.
Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers, 10:30 p.m. ET on TNT
The Los Angeles Clippers will host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in a matchup of two Western Conference teams. The Clippers are one of the best teams in the conference, while the Timberwolves are currently near the bottom of the standings. This game will tip off at 10:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on TNT.
