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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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Fubo offers 3 of the 4 national TV channels required - ESPN, ABC and NBA TV - while carrying an extensive range of RSNs for you to catch local coverage of your favourite team.

Check out our list at the foot of this article.

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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.

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Friday October 25

Tip-Off (ET)GameNational TVLocal TV
19:00Philadelphis 76ers vs Toronto RaptorsNBA League PassNBCSP, TSN
19:00Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando MagicNBA League PassYES, FDSN FL
19:30Indiana Pacers vs New York KnicksESPN-
19:30Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland CavaliersNBA League PassFDSN DT, FDSN OH
19:30Charlotte Hornets vs Atlanta HawksNBA League PassFDSN SE
20:00Memphis Grizzlies vs Houston RocketsNBA League PassFDSN SE, SCHN
20:00Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee BucksNBA League PassCHSN, FDSN WI
21:30Golden State Warriors vs Utah JazzNBA League PassNBCSA, KJZZ
22:00Phoenix Suns vs Los Angeles LakersESPNSPECSN
22:00New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail BlazersNBA League PassGCSEN, KATU.2

Saturday October 26

Tip-Off (ET)GameNational TVLocal TV
17:00Los Angeles Clippers vs Denver NuggetsNBA TVFDSN SC, ALT
19:00Boston Celtics vs Detroit PistonsNBA League PassNBCSB, FDSN DT
19:00Miami Heat vs Charlotte HornetsNBA League PassFDSN SU, FDSN SE
19:00Cleveland Cavaliers vs Washington WizardsNBA League PassFDSN OH, MNMT
20:00Toronto Raptors vs Minnesota TimberwolvesNBA League PassTSN, FDSN NO
20:00Oklahoma City Thunder vs Chicago BullsNBA League PassFDSN OK, CHSN
20:00Orlando Magic vs Memphis GrizzliesNBA TVFDSN FL, FDSN SE
20:30Houston Rockets vs San Antonio SpursNBA League PassSCHN, KENS
22:00Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix SunsNBA League PassKFAA, KTVK/KPHE
22:30Sacramento Kings vs Los Angeles LakersNBA TVNBCSCA, SPECSN

Sunday October 27

Tip-Off (ET)GameNational TVLocal TV
15:30Philadelphia 76ers vs Indiana PacersNBA League PassNBCSP, FDSN IN
18:00Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn NetsNBA League PassFDSN WI, YES
18:00New Orleans Pelicans vs Portland Trail BlazersNBA League PassGCSEN, KATU.2
19:00Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City ThunderNBA League PassFDSN SE, FDSN OK
20:30Los Angeles Clippers vs Golden State WarriorsNBA League PassFDSN SC, NBCSBA

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