NBA games today

No NBA games today. Next: Tuesday, October 20, 3 games, first at . That's opening night.

Updated · Times in US Eastern · Scores update live

Today, Friday, October 16

No NBA games today. Next games: Tuesday, October 20.

Tuesday, October 20

Wednesday, October 21

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National TV is listed about a week ahead. Every team's schedule.

NBA games today: questions

Are there NBA games today?

No. The next NBA games are on Tuesday, October 20, starting at 3:00 PM ET.

What channel are the NBA games on tonight?

National games are on ESPN, ABC, NBC, Peacock or Prime Video; each game card here names its channel. The rest are on each team's local TV partner in its home market, and on NBA League Pass outside it.

What time do NBA games start?

Most weeknight games tip off between 7:00 and 10:30 PM Eastern. Weekend and holiday games can start as early as noon. This page shows every tip-off in your own time zone.

Are the scores on this page live?

Yes. While games are on, the scores and the game clock update on their own, about every 30 seconds.

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