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NBA basketball on TV today: National channels, local networks, live stream and where to watch the game

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With more ways than ever before to watch NBA basketball, GOAL brings you everything you need to know on how to watch tonight's games.

From online streaming services to local TV listings, below is every bit of information you need.

Scroll down to the bottom for a comprehensive look by team, where you'll also find our recommendation for the best online streaming service and best cable provider to watch your favourite team.

Upcoming NBA Matches

Friday, November 22

TimeGameNational TV/StreamingLocal TV
19:00Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ersNBA League Pass / FuboA YES, H NBCSP
19:00Boston Celtics vs Washington WizardsNBA League Pass / FuboA NBCSB, H MNMT
19:30Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans PelicansESPN/ FuboA NBCSBA, H GCSEN, SN
20:00Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee BucksNBA League Pass / FuboA FDSN IN, H FDSN WI, TSN
20:00Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago BullsNBA League Pass / FuboA FDSN SE (ATL), H CHSN
20:00Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston RocketsNBA League Pass / FuboA KATU/.2, H SCHN
22:00Dallas Mavericks vs Denver NuggetsESPN/ FuboA KFAA, H ALT, TSN
22:30Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles ClippersNBA Leag/ ue Pass / FuboA NBCSCA, H FDSN SC, SN

Saturday, November 23

17:00New York Knicks vs Utah JazzNBA TVA MSG, H KJZZ, TSN
19:00Detroit Pistons vs Orlando MagicNBA League PassA FDSN DT, H FDSN FL
20:00Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago BullsNBA TV/ FuboA FDSN SE (MEM), H CHSN, NBAC
20:00Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston RocketsNBA League Pass / FuboA KATU.2, H SCHN
20:00Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee BucksNBA League Pass / FuboA FDSN SE (CHA), H FDSN WI
20:30Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio SpursNBA League Pass / FuboA NBCSBA, H FDSN SW, TSN
22:30Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles LakersNBA TV/ FuboA ALT, H SPECSN, NBAC

Monday, Saturday 23

Tip-Off (ET)GameNational TV/ StreamingLocal TV
17:00New York Knicks vs Utah JazzNBA TV/ FuboMSG, KJZZ, TSN
19:00Detroit Pistons vs Orlando MagicNBA League Pass / FuboFDSN DT, FDSN FL
20:00Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago BullsNBA TV/ FuboFDSN SE (MEM), CHSN, NBAC
20:00Portland Trail Blazers vs Houston RocketsNBA League Pass / FuboKATU.2, SCHN
20:00Charlotte Hornets vs Milwaukee BucksNBA League Pass / FuboFDSN SE (CHA), FDSN WI
20:30Golden State Warriors vs San Antonio SpursNBA League Pass / FuboNBCSBA, FDSN SW, TSN
22:30Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles LakersNBA TV/ FuboALT, SPECSN, NBAC

Sunday, November 24

Tip-Off (ET)GameNational TV/ StreamingLocal TV
15:30Minnesota Timberwolves vs Boston CelticsNBA League Pass / FuboFDSN NO, NBCSB, SN
17:00Washington Wizards vs Indiana PacersNBA League Pass / FuboMNMT, FDSN IN
18:00Dallas Mavericks vs Miami HeatNBA League Pass / FuboKFAA, FDSN SU, TSN
18:00Los Angeles Clippers vs Philadelphia 76ersNBA League Pass / FuboFDSN SC, NBCSP
19:30Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland CavaliersNBA League Pass / FuboSN, FDSN OH, SN
21:00Brooklyn Nets vs Sacramento KingsNBA League Pass / FuboYES, NBCSCA, NBAC

Monday, November 25

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Best online streaming service to watch NBA basketball

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The two best online streaming services to watch NBA basketball are Fubo and DirecTV Stream.

While DirecTV Stream holds the advantage of carrying TNT, which Fubo does not, which is the best choice for you will be determined by which service carries the Regional Sports Network you need to see your local team.

National NBA TV coverage - Fubo vs DirecTV Stream

NetworkFuboDirecTV Stream
ABC
ESPN
NBA TV
TNT

Local NBA TV coverage - Fubo vs DirecTV Stream

TeamChannelFuboDirecTV Stream
Atlanta HawksFanDuel Sports Network Southwest
Boston CelticsNBC Sports Boston
Brooklyn NetsYES Network
Charlotte HornetsFanDuel Sports Network Southeast
Chicago BullsChicago Sports Network
Cleveland CavaliersFanDuel Sports Network Ohio
Dallas MavericksTEGNA
Denver NuggetsAltitude
Detroit PistonsFanDuel Sports Network Detroit
Golden State WarriorsNBC Sports Bay Area
Houston RocketsSpace City Home Network
Indiana PacersFanDuel Sports Network Indiana
Los Angeles ClippersFanDuel Sports Network SoCal
Los Angeles LakersSpectrum SportsNet
Memphis GrizzliesFanDuel Sports Network Southwest
Miami HeatFanDuel Sports Network Sun
Milwaukee BucksFanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin
Minnesota TimberwolvesFanDuel Sports Network North
New Orleans PelicansGulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network

New York KnicksMSG Network
Oklahoma City ThunderFanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma
Orlando MagicFanDuel Sports Network Florida
Philadelphia 76ersNBC Sports Philadelphia
Phoenix SunsArizona Sports Family
Portland Trail BlazersRip City Network
Sacramento KingsKINGS.com
San Antonio SpursFanDuel Sports Network Southwest
Toronto RaptorsSportsNet
Utah JazzKJZZ
Washington WizardsMonumental Sports Network

Frequently asked questions

The NBA in-season tournament, which has now been named the Emirates NBA Cup is set to begin on November 12. Group stage games will take place throughout the rest of the month, before the group stage of the competition comes to a close on December 3.

The quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup will then take place on December 11 and 12. Three days later the semifinals will take place on December 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The finals of the Emirates NBA Cup will then take place in Las Vegas on December 17.

Yes, the NBA Mexico City game is set to take place in Mexico City, Mexico on November 2 when the Miami Heat and Washington Wizards face off at 9:30 ET on NBA TV.

There will also be regular season NBA games played in Paris, France when the San Antonio Spurs and Indiana Pacers will play each other in the NBA Paris Games 2025 on January 23 and January 25.

  • January 5: NBA teams can begin signing free agents to 10-day contracts starting .
  • January 10: All contracts become guaranteed for the remainder of the season on .
  • January 21-25:NBA Rivals Week
  • February 6: NBA Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET)
  • February: 14-19: NBA All-Star break
  • February 14-16: NBA All-Star 2025
  • March 1: Playoff Eligibility Waiver Deadline
  • April 13: Last day of regular season
  • April 15-18: SoFi Play-In Tournament
  • April 19: NBA Playoffs 2025 begin