With a star-studded All-Star Weekend in the books, the NBA season is set to resume with a two-month sprint toward the playoffs.
Action picks back up on Wednesday evening, with Luka Doncic and the Lakers battling the Hornets. It will mark Doncic’s third game with his new club, after 14-point and 16-point outings, respectively, before the break.
The rest of the league returns to the court on either Thursday, Feb. 20, or Friday, Feb. 21.
The slate includes a high-octane showdown in the Eastern Conference, with Donovan Mitchell’s Cavaliers dueling Jalen Brunson’s Knicks. Cleveland and New York occupy two of the top three seeds in the East.
Among the games in the Western Conference, Victor Wembanyama and the new-look Spurs resume their playoff push with a date against Kevin Durant and the Suns. San Antonio sits 3.5 games behind the 10th-seeded Warriors for the final play-in spot, with Phoenix the only team in their way.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the upcoming NBA schedule.
Is there an NBA game today?
No, there is not an NBA game today, with the All-Star Break continuing through Tuesday, Feb. 18.
The Lakers and Hornets kickstart the second half on Wednesday, Feb. 19, with the rest of the league resuming play on Thursday, Feb. 20, or Friday, Feb. 21.
NBA schedule 2025
Here’s a look at the NBA slate over the next few days, as the All-Star Break wraps up.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Lakers vs. Hornets | 10 p.m. | Spectrum SportsNet (LAL), FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (CHA) |
Thursday, Feb. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Pacers vs. Grizzlies | 7 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Indiana (IND), FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (MEM) |
| 76ers vs. Celtics | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Hawks vs. Magic | 7:30 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (ATL), FanDuel Sports Network Florida (ORL) |
| Nets vs. Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. | YES (BKN), FanDuel Sports Network Ohio (CLE) |
| Knicks vs. Bulls | 7:30 p.m. | MSG (NYK), Chicago Sports Network (CHI) |
| Bucks vs. Clippers | 8 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin (MIL), FanDuel Sports Network SoCal (LAC) |
| Nuggets vs. Hornets | 9 p.m. | Altitude (DEN), FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (CHA) |
| Spurs vs. Suns | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Trail Blazers vs. Lakers | 10 p.m. | KUNP (POR), Spectrum SportsNet (LAL) |
Friday, Feb. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers vs. Knicks | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| Magic vs. Grizzlies | 7 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network Florida (ORL), FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (MEM) |
| Wizards vs. Bucks | 7 p.m. | MNMT (WAS), FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin (MIL) |
| Raptors vs. Heat | 7:30 p.m. | FanDuel Sports Network (MIA) |
| Spurs vs. Pistons | 8:30 p.m. | KENS (SAS), FanDuel Sports Network (DET) |
| Mavericks vs. Pelicans | 8:30 p.m. | KFAA (DAL), GCSEN (NOP) |
| Rockets vs. Timberwolves | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| Jazz vs. Thunder | 9:30 p.m. | KJZZ (UTA), FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma (OKC) |
| Kings vs. Warriors | 10 p.m. | NBCSCA (SAC), NBCSBA (GSW) |
How to watch the NBA: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: TNT | ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
TNT will air a pair of NBA games nationally on Thursday, with ESPN following suit on Friday.
Those games can be streamed live with Sling, the home for the avid sports fan. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
All other games will air live in local markets, so make sure to check with your television provider for your local listings.
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