There are three NBA games today. Friday’s NBA playoff schedule tips off at 7:00 PM ET with the Boston Celtics vs the Orlando Magic on ESPN. At 8:00 PM ET, it’s tip-off between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference, with Indiana leading the series 2-0.
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Wrapping up the NBA games tonight, we’ve got the Los Angeles Lakers vs the Minnesota Timberwolves at 9:30 PM ET. You can watch the Lakers vs Timberwolves game tonight on ESPN.
| Matchup | Time (ET) | How to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics @ Magic | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Pacers @ Bucks | 8:00 PM | ESPNU/NBA TV |
| Lakers @ Timberwolves | 9:30 PM | ESPN |
Where can I watch NBA tonight?
Every single NBA game during the regular season and playoffs is televised. Almost all of them can be found on the league’s NBA TV app. Many games during the season can also be found on ABC, ESPN, and TNT. Furthermore, all the various teams in the Association also have broadcast deals with local networks in their home cities.
How can I watch NBA TNT games?
TNT will broadcast 65 matchups of the NBA games scheduled this season. You can view them via your local cable provider or streaming services like YouTube TV, as well as on the TNT app.
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Key dates on NBA calendar, including the NBA trade deadline
Below, you can find the key dates on the NBA calendar, including the trade deadline.
- April 13: NBA Regular Season ends
- April 15-18: NBA Play-In Tournament
- April 19: 2025 NBA Playoffs begin
- June 5: 2025 NBA Finals begins
NBA schedule – Team schedules 2024-25
- Los Angeles Lakers game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Lakers schedule
- New York Knicks game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Knicks schedule
- Boston Celtics game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Celtics schedule
- Phoenix Suns game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Suns schedule
- Chicago Bulls game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Bulls schedule
- Golden State Warriors game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Warriors schedule
- Milwaukee Bucks game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Bucks schedule
When did the NBA regular season begin?
The 2024-25 NBA schedule kicks off on October 22 with a pair of matchups on each coast.
When was the NBA In-Season Tournament 2024?
This year’s edition of the In-Season Tournament, AKA the Emirates Cup, begins on Nov. 12. It will continue through Dec. 3, and then the quarterfinals begin on Dec. 10, followed by the semifinals in Las Vegas on Dec. 14, and the Emirates Cup Finals on Dec. 17.
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Who won the 2024 NBA Finals?
In the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics were able to bring an 18th Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy to their headquarters when they were able to beat the Dallas Mavericks in five games. Below you can find all the results from each game.
| Game | Date | Matchup |
| 1 | Thursday, June 6 | Celtics 107, Mavericks 89 |
| 2 | Sunday, June 9 | Celtics 105, Mavericks 98 |
| 3 | Wednesday, June 12 | Celtics 106, Mavericks 99 |
| 4 | Friday, June 14 | Mavericks 122, Celtics 84 |
| 5 | Monday, June 17 | Celtics 106, Mavericks 88 |
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