What NBA Games Are on Today?
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If you’re a basketball fan, you’re probably wondering what NBA games are on today. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Check out our schedule of today’s games, so you can make sure you catch all the action.
Introduction
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the premier professional basketball league in the United States and Canada. The NBA is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB),[1] which is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the National Governing Body (NGB) for basketball in the United States.[2]
As of the 2019–20 season, the NBA regular season consists of 82 games, which are typically played from October to April. Each team plays 41 home games and 41 away games, totaling 82 games. The NBA playoffs begin in April, and the Finals conclude in June.
What Games are on Today?
The games that are on today are the Boston Celtics at the Toronto Raptors and the Houston Rockets at the Oklahoma City Thunder. These are the only two games that are on today.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat
The Los Angeles Lakers take on the Miami Heat tonight at 8 p.m. EST. This will be the second time these two teams have played each other this season, with the Lakers winning the first match-up 103-87 back in November.
The Lakers come into tonight’s game with a 34-9 record, good for first place in the Western Conference. They are currently on a four game winning streak, with their most recent victory coming against the Minnesota Timberwolves yesterday afternoon, 100- 92. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers, finishing with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists.
The Heat, meanwhile, come into tonight’s game with a 28-12 record, good for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. They are currently on a two game winning streak, with their most recent victory coming against the Portland Trail Blazers last night, 115-109. Jimmy Butler led the way for Miami with 30 points and 11 assists.
This should be a fun match-up between two of the best teams in their respective conferences. Be sure to tune in at 8 p.m. EST to catch all of the action!
Brooklyn Nets vs. Portland Trail Blazers
The Brooklyn Nets will take on the Portland Trail Blazers today at 7:30pm EST. This game will be broadcasted on ESPN.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Sacramento Kings
The San Antonio Spurs take on the Sacramento Kings tonight at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Spurs are currently in second place in the Western Conference with a record of 48-16, while the Kings are in last place in the West with a record of 24-40. Both teams are struggling as of late, with the Spurs losing four of their last six games and the Kings losing five of their last six. However, the Spurs have won 14 of their last 16 games against the Kings dating back to 2014, so they will be looking to continue that success tonight. The game is set to tip-off at 8:00 PM EST and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Conclusion
The answer to the question “What NBA Games Are on Today?” will vary depending on the day of the week and the time of year. During the regular season, there are typically games scheduled every day from Monday-Thursday, and then a full slate of games on Friday-Sunday. However, during the off-season there are typically no games scheduled.
