NBA Games Today: TV schedule, Times, Channels, How to watch
The 2022-2023 NBA season started on October 18, 2022, and it will finish with the NBA finals in June 2023. The season features 30 teams from across the United States and Canada competing for the NBA title championship. Each team will play 82 games in total, and the total number of games in the regular season will be 1230. This year’s season is sure to be filled with plenty of exciting matchups, thrilling plays, and some surprises along the way.
The season kicked off with the highly anticipated matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and reigning Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics. In addition to the 76ers-Celtic matchup, there are plenty of other intriguing games to look forward to this season.
As a part of the NBA 2022-23 season, you will get to enjoy NBA All-Star Game, NBA Playoffs, NBA Finals, and more.
Here’s the NBA season 2022-2023: Key dates
Regular season begins: October 18, 2022
All-Star Weekend: February 17-19, 2023
Regular season ends: April 9, 2023
Play-In Tournament: April 11-14, 2023
Playoffs begin: April 15, 2023
Finals begin: June 1, 2023
NBA Draft: June 22, 2023
What NBA games are on today and tonight?
Here’s the NBA TV schedule 2022-2023 regular season, playoffs, and finals with a full list of their dates, game times, channels, how to watch or stream NBA basketball games on TV today or tonight, and more.
NBA on Monday, June 12, 2023
| GAME | TIME ET | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Miami at Denver | 8:30 PM | ABC |
What channel are the NBA games on?
The NBA games are broadcast on various channels, including ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. This season, 100 games will be aired on both ESPN and ABC. Fans can watch these games via streaming on Watch ESPN, ESPN.com, or the ESPN App. No matter which networks the game is broadcasted on, viewers can access it via third-party streaming platforms such as Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and more.
TNT is set to broadcast 65 games throughout the 2022-23 regular season, starting with opening night. Viewers can watch these games on TNT via streaming services Watch TNT or TNTdrama.com, with a valid cable login.
Further, NBA League Pass is the perfect choice for basketball fans who want to enjoy games that are not broadcasted nationally. With subscriptions starting at just $14.99 a month or $99.99 for the season, you can stream games through the NBA League Pass with some blackout restrictions applied in the local area.
How to stream NBA games?
There are several ways to stream NBA games online, such as through the streaming service, the official channel’s platform, and NBA League Pass.
However, the most convenient way is using the streaming service that carries the channels that broadcast NBA games, such as Hulu Live, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. On top of that, you can also stream via the official streaming platforms of the channels that broadcast NBA games, such as Watch ESPN, ESPN.com, or the ESPN App for games on ESPN and ABC, or NBA TV Live for games on NBA TV.
Additionally, you can use a virtual private network (VPN) to access the streaming platforms of channels that are not available in your region.
But above all, you’ll need a stable internet connection and a device that is compatible with the streaming service or platform you choose, such as a computer, smartphone, tablet, or streaming device (e.g., Apple TV, Roku). However, most streaming companies ask for a subscription or even a one-time fee to access their content.
How many teams are in the NBA?
NBA has 30 teams in total which are divided into two conferences: the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. Each conference has 15 teams, and the teams are further divided into three divisions of five teams each.
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How many NBA games in a season?
The NBA season consists of 82 regular season games for each team, followed by the playoffs and the NBA Finals. Overall, 1230 games are played in an NBA regular season. Adding up the regular season, NBA Play-In Tournament, Playoffs, and NBA Finals, the total number of games become around 1340. The team with the league’s top record at the end of the regular season is crowned the NBA champion.
When does the 2022-23 NBA preseason begin?
The NBA Preseason 2022 started on Friday, Sept. 30, with the game between the Washington Wizards and the reigning champion Golden State Warriors in Tokyo, Japan. They played two exhibition matches.
When does the NBA season 2022-2023 start?
Beginning on October 18, 2022, the 77th season of the NBA has started and is expected to finish on April 9, 2023.
When and where is the 2022 NBA Mexico City Game?
The December 16, 2022, game between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs marks the 12th time the NBA has held a regular season game in Mexico City. The game took place at the Arena CDMX.
When and where is the 2023 NBA Paris Game?
The NBA will hold a game in Paris, the stunning capital city of France, on January 19, 2023. The game will take place at the Accor Arena, a premier venue in the country. The game will be between 6-Time NBA Champion Chicago Bulls and 3-Time NBA Champion Detroit Pistons.
When is the NBA All-Star game in 2023?
The 72nd NBA All-Star Game will take place on February 19, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City is set to host the NBA All-Star Game for the second time. This year the venue for the game is the Vivint Arena. The game is typically held on the third Sunday in February and is a highly anticipated event for basketball fans worldwide.
What is the NBA Play-in Tournament?
It is a new postseason format introduced for the 2020-2021 NBA season. However, this became permanent on July 22, 2022, after the NBA Board of Governors approved it. The mini-tournament determines each conference’s final two seeds for the NBA playoffs.
In the NBA Play-in Tournament, the team in ninth place hosts the team in tenth place in a single-elimination game. Whoever wins this game goes on to the next round, while the loser is out of the competition. The team in seventh place hosts the team in eighth place in a double-chance game, with the winner advancing as the seventh seed and the loser getting a second chance to advance. If the team in eighth place loses the double-chance game, it will host the winner of the elimination game between the ninth and tenth-place teams to determine the eighth seed.
The Play-in Tournament was introduced to add more excitement to the end of the regular season and give teams that may have underperformed during the year a chance to compete for a spot in the playoffs.
When does the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament start?
The NBA 2023 Play-in Tournament is set to take place from April 10 to April 14, with all games included in this period. The teams in each conference with the seventh and eighth-highest overall records will have two opportunities to win a single game and earn a spot in the playoffs.
When do the 2023 NBA playoffs start?
The first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 15. This marks the start of the postseason for the league, where the top teams in each conference compete for the championship.
When do the 2023 NBA finals start?
The NBA Finals are the championship series of the NBA playoffs and typically begin in late May or early June, depending on the schedule for the playoffs. This year the finals will begin on June 1, with game seven being played on June 18.
When is the NBA Draft 2023?
The NBA Draft is typically held in June, after the conclusion of the NBA playoffs but before the start of the next season. However, the exact date of the NBA Draft varies from year to year. The NBA Draft 2023 will take place on June 22.
If you want more information or query, visit the NBA official website.