NBA announcing schedule for this week’s national TV games
By Ian Levy
A terrible broadcast team can ruin a game, just like a great one can save it. Here is the NBA announcing schedule for this week.
This week’s NBA national television slate includes 11 games across TNT, ESPN, ABC and NBATV, with some fantastic matchups. Here’s everything you need if you like to curate your viewing experience not just by the teams involved but the broadcasters covering the game.
NBA announcing schedule for Jan. 31 – Feb. 6
Tuesday, Jan. 31
- Los Angeles Lakers at New York Knicks —TNT — 7:30 p.m. ET — Ian Eagle, Jim Jackson and Stephanie Ready
- New Orleans Pelicans at Denver Nuggets — TNT 10 p.m. ET — Spero Dedes, Stan Van Gundy and Chris Haynes
Wednesday, Feb. 1
- Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics — ESPN — 7:30 p.m. ET — Mike Breen, Doris Burke and Katie George
- Atlanta Hawks at Phoenix Suns — ESPN —10:00 p.m. ET — Dave Pasch, Mark Jackson and Rosalyn Gold-Onwude
Thursday, Feb. 2
- Memphis Grizzlies at Cleveland Cavaliers — TNT — 7:30 p.m. ET — TBA
- Los Angeles Clippers at Milwaukee Bucks — TNT — 10 p.m. ET — TBA
Friday, Feb. 3
- Phoenix Suns at Boston Celtics — NBA TV — 7:30 p.m ET — RSN Simulcast
Saturday, Feb. 4
- Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors — ABC — 8:30 p.m. ET — Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and Lisa Salters
Sunday, Feb. 5
- Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks — ESPN — 6:00 p.m. ET — Ryan Ruocco, J.J. Redick and Monica McNutt
Monday, Feb. 6
- Los Angeles Clippers at Brooklyn Nets — NBA TV — 7:30 p.m ET — RSN Simulcast
- Milwaukee Bucks at Portland Trail Blazers— NBA TV — 10:00 p.m ET — RSN Simulcast
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