3 games on Friday’s preseason NBA schedule, TV info, start times

Curious if there are any NBA games today. Well, look no further as we take a look at the upcoming games on the 2024-25 NBA schedule. Including the preseason and major holiday matchups.

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NBA games today

There are three NBA games today. The 2024 NBA preseason schedule kicks off on Friday with a trio of matchups. The action begins at 12 noon ET when the defending champion Boston Celtics play the Denver Nuggets.

That is followed by a 9:00 PM ET game on NBA league pass between the New Zealand Breakers and Utah Jazz. The action comes to a close at 10:30 PM ET when the Minnesota Timberwolves face the Los Angeles Lakers.

2024 NBA Preseason schedule

Here you can get a look at upcoming matchups on the 2024 preseason NBA schedule.

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Friday, October 4

Saturday, October 5

Sunday, October 6

Monday, October 7

Tuesday, October 8

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Key upcoming dates on 2024-25 NBA schedule

Below you can find the key upcoming dates on the NBA calendar, including the start of training camps and preseason.

• Oct. 1: NBA Training Camps open around the league
• Oct. 4: NBA Preseason begins
• Oct. 4 & 6: NBA Abu Dhabi Games 2024 (Celtics vs. Nuggets)
• Oct. 6: NBA Canada Series (Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards)
• Oct. 12-13: Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend
• Oct. 18: NBA Preseason ends
• Oct. 21: Rosters finalized for the new season (5 PM ET)
• Oct. 22: Start of the 2024-25 NBA regular season
• Nov. 12: Emirates NBA Cup (in-season tournament) begins
• Dec. 14: Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals
• Dec. 17: Emirates NBA Cup Championship
• Feb. 6: NBA Trade Deadline (3 PM ET)
• Feb. 14-19: NBA All-Star break
• Feb 16: NBA All-Star Game
• April 13: NBA Regular Season ends
• April 15-18: NBA Play-In Tournament
• April 19: 2025 NBA Playoffs begin
• June 5: 2025 NBA Finals begins

NBA schedule – Team schedules 2024-25

• Los Angeles Lakers game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Lakers schedule
• New York Knicks game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Knicks schedule
• Boston Celtics game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Celtics schedule
• Golden State Warriors game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Warriors schedule
• Milwaukee Bucks game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Bucks schedule

When does the NBA regular season begin?

The 2024-25 NBA schedule kicks off on October 22 with a pair of matchups on each coast.

When is NBA In-Season Tournament 2024?

This year’s edition of the In-Season Tournament, AKA the Emirates Cup, begins on Nov. 12. It will continue through Dec. 3 and then the quarterfinals begin on Dec. 10. Followed by the semifinals in Las Vegas on Dec. 14, and the Emirates Cup Finals on Dec. 17.

2024 NBA Christmas Day games

Christmas Day is a huge date on the yearly NBA schedule. Below you can get a full look at the NBA Xmas schedule this year.

• San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks, 12:00 PM ET (ESPN)
• Minnesota Timberwolves at Dallas Mavericks, 2:30 PM ET (ABC)
• Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics, 5:00 PM ET (ABC)
• Los Angeles Lakers at Golden State Warriors, 8 PM ET (ABC)
• Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns, 10:30 PM ET (ESPN)

Where can I watch NBA tonight?

Every single NBA game during the regular season and playoffs is televised. Almost all of them can be found on the league’s NBA TV app. Many games during the season can also be found on ABC, ESPN, and TNT. Furthermore, all the various teams in the Association also have broadcast deals with local networks in their home cities.

How can I watch NBA TNT games?

TNT will broadcast 65 matchups on the NBA games today schedule this season. You can view them via your local cable provider or streaming services like YouTube TV, as well as on the TNT app.

Who won the 2024 NBA Finals?

In the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics were able to bring an 18th Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy to their headquarters when they were able to beat the Dallas Mavericks in five games. Below you can find all the results from each game.

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