Ready to catch all of the action on the court? 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 exciting NBA games today.
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NBA Games on TV Today
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 24 & THURSDAY, DEC. 25
No NBA games on Wednesday, Dec. 24.
| Date | Game | Time | Channels |
| 12/25 | Cleveland Cavaliers at New York Knicks | 12:00 PM | ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes |
| 12/25 | San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder | 2:30 PM | ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes |
| 12/25 | Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors | 5:00 PM | ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes |
| 12/25 | Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers | 8:00 PM | ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes |
| 12/25 | Minnesota Timberwolves at Denver Nuggets | 10:30 PM | ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes |
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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*Includes live, out-of-market, regular-season games only. Blackout restrictions & other conditions apply. Your NBA League Pass subscription will automatically renew each season provided DIRECTV carries this service, at the then-prevailing rate (currently $109.98), unless you cancel online at directv.com or call 844-377-7314 by the date specified in your renewal notice. ©2025 NBA Properties, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Local broadcast restrictions apply to games viewed on NBA.com and NBA app.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2025 NBA season start?
The 2025-26 NBA season begins on October 21, 2025.
When does the 2025 NBA regular season end?
The regular NBA season ends on April 26, 2026.
Who won the 2025 NBA Championship?
The Oklahoma City Thunder won the league title over the Indiana Pacers in 2025.
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