We can already hear the sounds of squeaking sneakers, bouncing balls, swishing nets and the raucous crowd. There’s nothing quite like seeing the star power of the NBA’s top teams going head-to-head on the court, and we don’t have to wait any longer for more: NBA basketball is back for another season!
Here’s our daily guide to watching NBA games on TV. We’ll keep this page up to date each day, so you don’t miss any of the exciting NBA games today on TV.
NBA Games on TV Today
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17
Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics – 7:00 PM – ESPN, NBC Sports Boston
The Orlando Magic (23-19, 55% win, 104.5 avg points for, 103.7 avg points against) take on the formidable Boston Celtics (28-12, 70% win, 117.5 avg points for, 108.7 avg points against) in what’s set to be an exhilarating match. The Celtics, featuring one of the league’s most efficient offenses, look to extend their dominant season while the Magic, bolstered by a strong defense, hope to cause an upset. The Magic will have to step up their offensive performance to keep pace with the Celtics.
Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks – 7:30 PM – NBA League Pass
The Minnesota Timberwolves (21-19, 53% win, 109.8 avg points for, 107.8 avg points against) go head-to-head against the New York Knicks (27-15, 64% win, 117.4 avg points for, 111 avg points against). Despite a slightly lower win rate, the Timberwolves are eyeing to leverage their strong defensive side to seize a win on the road. However, the Knicks, having a higher average points per game, will look forward to maintaining their winning streak.
Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat – 8:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The high-scoring Denver Nuggets (24-16, 60% win, 120 avg points for, 116 avg points against) take on the Miami Heat (20-19, 51% win, 110.7 avg points for, 109.5 avg points against) in a thrilling evening match. The Nuggets, with their efficient offensive strategy, look to challenge the Heat who are playing to stabilize their win percentage.
Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls – 8:00 PM – ESPN, NBA League Pass
The Charlotte Hornets (9-28, 24% win, 106.5 avg points for, 112.4 avg points against), are hoping to turn around their losing streak as they step on the court against the Chicago Bulls (18-23, 44% win, 117.5 avg points for, 120.5 avg points against). Both teams, struggling in their respective conferences, aim to turn the tides for a clean break in this mid-week clash. With the Bulls incorporating a high-scoring offense, the Hornets have to ratchet up their defense to cause an upset.
Toronto Raptors at Milwaukee Bucks – 8:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The Toronto Raptors (10-31, 24% win, 111 avg points for, 118.2 avg points against) take on the formidable Milwaukee Bucks (22-17, 56% win, 113.4 avg points for, 111.1 avg points against). The Raptors, with one of the season’s poorest records so far, face an uphill battle against the enigmatic Bucks who are striving to improve on their respectable win percentage. The Bucks have a distinct advantage offensively, which might prove crucial in this game.
Utah Jazz at New Orleans Pelicans – 8:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The Utah Jazz (10-29, 26% win, 110.9 avg points for, 117.6 avg points against) face the New Orleans Pelicans (10-32, 24% win, 108.3 avg points for, 117 avg points against). Both teams, experiencing testing times this season, will be eager to secure a victory in this game to break their losing streaks. With the Jazz and the Pelicans closely matched in terms of their season statistics, this game is set to be a nail-biter.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Dallas Mavericks – 8:30 PM – NBA League Pass
The Oklahoma City Thunder (34-6, 85% win, 116.6 avg points for, 103.6 avg points against) head into Dallas to take on the Mavericks (22-19, 54% win, 115.6 avg points for, 112.2 avg points against). This matchup presents an intriguing contest between the Thunder’s dominating presence and the Mavericks’ solid play at home. As the Thunder look to add another victory to their impressive streak, the Mavericks aim to defend their court and disrupt their opponents’ rhythm.
Memphis Grizzlies at San Antonio Spurs – 9:30 PM – ESPN
The Memphis Grizzlies (26-15, 63% win, 123 average points for, 115.2 average points against), boasting a formidable offense, take on the San Antonio Spurs (19-20, 49% win, 111.7 average points for, 112 average points against). Despite the Grizzlies’ impressive win ratio, the Spurs, with a balanced performance this season, are seeking to leverage home court advantage. Both teams will surely look to improve their standings in their respective divisions in this prime-time encounter.
Brooklyn Nets at Los Angeles Lakers – 10:30 PM – NBA League Pass
The struggling Brooklyn Nets (14-27, 34% win, 106.9 avg points for, 114 avg points against) visit the Los Angeles Lakers (21-17, 55% win, 111.7 avg points for, 114.1 avg points against) in a late-night game that promises plenty of drama. With the Nets looking to salvage their slump and the Lakers aiming to build on a slightly better season performance, the stakes are high. The Lakers are expected to exploit their home advantage and superior record this season against the Nets.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18
Phoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons – 4:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The Phoenix Suns (20-20, 50% win, 112.9 avg points for, 114.2 avg points against), look to bounce back after a split season record, as they face the Detroit Pistons (21-20, 51% win, 112.1 avg points for, 113.3 avg points against). With only a narrow difference in their season records and points average, this game promises to be a closely fought encounter. The Suns will need to tighten their defense against the Pistons, who capitalize on their offensive performance.
Atlanta Hawks at Boston Celtics – 7:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The Boston Celtics (28-12, 70% win, 117.5 avg points for, 108.7 avg points against) host the Atlanta Hawks (21-19, 53% win, 117.2 avg points for, 119.1 avg points against). The Celtics, coming off a rare loss, are keen to get back to winning ways at home, whereas the Hawks are out to prove they can compete with the league’s top teams and extend their modest two-game winning streak.
Philadelphia 76ers at Indiana Pacers – 7:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The Philadelphia 76ers take on the Indiana Pacers. Despite the Pacers’ better overall record, the inconsistency in their defensive performance leaves room for the potential of high-scoring 76ers to take advantage. This game represents a key opportunity for both teams to build momentum and improve their standing in the hotly contested conference.
Washington Wizards at Golden State Warriors – 8:30 PM – NBA League Pass
The struggling Washington Wizards (6-33, 15% win, 108.7 avg points for, 122.8 avg points against) aim to turn their luck around as they face off against the evenly matched Golden State Warriors (20-20, 50% win, 111.1 avg points for, 110.8 avg points against). The Warriors, sitting at a .500 record, will be looking for a boost from their home crowd as they seek to continue climbing in the standings. The Wizards, on the other hand, are desperate for a morale-boosting win to reduce the gap between them and the rest of the field.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Minnesota Timberwolves – 9:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The Cleveland Cavaliers (34-6, 85% win, 122.1 avg points for, 112 avg points against) square off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (21-19, 53% win, 109.8 avg points for, 107.8 avg points against) in an intriguing late-night showdown. With both teams boasting strong defensive records, this game could be a gritty, low-scoring affair.
Houston Rockets at Portland Trail Blazers – 10:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The Houston Rockets (27-13, 68% win, 114 avg points for, 108 avg points against) are set to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (13-27, 33% win, 107.9 avg points for, 116.9 avg points against) in this late-night showdown. Despite the Trail Blazers’ current challenges, home-court advantage could prove beneficial against the high-performing Rockets. This game offers the Rockets a chance to further solidify their strong season record, while providing an opportunity for the Trail Blazers to begin turning their season around.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19
San Antonio Spurs at Miami Heat – 3:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The San Antonio Spurs (19-20, 49% win, 111.7 avg points for, 112 avg points against) visit the Miami Heat (20-19, 51% win, 110.7 avg points for, 109.5 avg points against). The Heat will look to leverage their home-court advantage to secure a victory against the sturdily performing Spurs. Both teams hover around the .500 mark, making this afternoon showdown a crucial contest to gain momentum in a competitive conference.
Denver Nuggets at Orlando Magic – 6:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The Denver Nuggets (24-16, 60% win, 120 avg points for, 116 avg points against) are set to square off with the Orlando Magic (23-19, 55% win, 104.5 avg points for, 103.7 avg points against) in an exciting evening showdown. The Nuggets’ high-scoring offense looks to challenge the Magic’s solid defense in what promises to be a closely contested battle. This game is certain to thrill fans with the Nuggets aiming to improve their standings, and the Magic looking to defend their home court successfully.
Brooklyn Nets at Oklahoma City Thunder – 7:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The struggling Brooklyn Nets (14-27, 34% win, 106.9 avg points for, 114 avg points against) will face a formidable test as they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-6, 85% win, 116.6 avg points for, 103.6 avg points against), who have been dominating the league this season. The Thunder are on a fantastic run, with a four-game winning streak. Conversely, the Nets are hoping to snap their continuous losses and would be looking to challenge the dominant home team.
Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks – 7:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The Philadelphia 76ers (15-24, 38% win, 107.6 avg points for, 111.2 avg points against) will try to turn their fortunes around against the Milwaukee Bucks (22-17, 56% win, 113.4 avg. points for, 111.1 avg points against). The Bucks, however, will be looking to extend their current win streak and leverage their offensive advantage in this primetime showdown.
Los Angeles Lakers at Los Angeles Clippers – 9:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The Los Angeles Lakers (21-17, 55% win, 111.7 avg points for, 114.1 avg points against) take on city rivals Los Angeles Clippers (23-17, 57% win, 109.6 avg points for, 106.6 avg points against) in a primetime showdown. With both teams boasting above-average records and comparable statistics, this battle for Los Angeles promises to be a thrilling game.
Washington Wizards at Sacramento Kings – 9:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The struggling Washington Wizards (6-33, 15% win, 108.7 avg points for, 122.8 avg points against) head to the West Coast to face the Sacramento Kings (21-20, 51% win, 116.5 avg points for, 114.2 avg points against). The Kings, barely clinging to a .500 record, look to capitalize on their home-court advantage and stronger offensive performance against the low-ranking Wizards.
Chicago Bulls at Portland Trail Blazers – 9:00 PM – NBA League Pass
The Chicago Bulls (18-23, 44% win, 117.5 avg points for, 120.5 avg points against) head west to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (13-27, 33% win, 107.9 avg points for, 116.9 avg points against). Despite a recent string of losses, the Bulls bring a stronger offense to this matchup, while the Trail Blazers look to leverage their home court edge.
Where to Watch NBA Games
There are plenty of places to make sure you don’t miss a moment of your favorite NBA team’s season. Here’s where to watch NBA games on TV today and all season long:
- REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)
- ESPN: Channel 206
- ABC: Find your local affiliate channel here
- TNT: Channel 245
- NBA TV HD: Channel 216
- NBA League Pass
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2024 NBA season start?
The 2024-25 NBA season begins on October 22, 2024.
When does the 2024 NBA regular season end?
The regular NBA season ends on April 13, 2025.
Who won the 2024 NBA Championship?
The Boston Celtics won the league title over the Dallas Mavericks in 2024.
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