NBA Slate Kicks Off Post-Break Momentum (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Las Vegas – Basketball dominates screens across the city today as the NBA shakes off All-Star break rust while college courts buzz with conference clashes.[1]
NBA Slate Kicks Off Post-Break Momentum
The league resumes its grind with nine matchups, highlighted by two exclusive streams on Amazon Prime Video. Fans tune in for high-stakes Eastern Conference battles and Western showdowns.
Key games include the Detroit Pistons visiting the New York Knicks at 4:30 p.m. PT, followed by the Boston Celtics facing the Golden State Warriors at 7 p.m. PT. Both air nationally on Prime Video.[1]
- 4 p.m. PT: Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia 76ers (NBA League Pass)
- 4 p.m. PT: Brooklyn Nets at Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA League Pass)
- 4 p.m. PT: Houston Rockets at Charlotte Hornets (NBA League Pass)
- 4 p.m. PT: Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards (NBA League Pass)
- 5 p.m. PT: Phoenix Suns at San Antonio Spurs (NBA League Pass)[2]
- 5 p.m. PT: Toronto Raptors at Chicago Bulls (NBA League Pass)
- 7 p.m. PT: Orlando Magic at Sacramento Kings (NBA League Pass)
- 7:30 p.m. PT: Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Clippers (NBA League Pass, FanDuel Sports Network late pregame)[3]
College Hoops Floods Airwaves
Men’s college basketball offers over two dozen games, many on ESPN networks. Conferences like the AAC, Big South and Missouri Valley tip off early evening.
Standouts feature Memphis at South Florida on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. PT and FIU at Liberty on CBS Sports Network at 3 p.m. PT. UNLV travels to Grand Canyon on CBS Sports Network, providing local interest.[4]
Women’s action mirrors the pace with SEC heavyweights like Oklahoma at Georgia and Texas A&M at Tennessee on SEC Network around 3:30 p.m. PT onward.
- 2 p.m. PT: Multiple America East and Horizon League games (ESPN+)
- 3 p.m. PT: UNC Asheville at High Point (ESPNU)
- 4 p.m. PT: Idaho at Portland State (ESPNU)
- 5 p.m. PT: Tulane at North Texas (ESPN2)
- 7 p.m. PT: NC State at Duke (ESPN)
Local Channels Deliver Variety
FanDuel Sports Network Las Vegas fills the day with NBA talk like Run It Back at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. PT, plus Diggin’ Deep interviews. Clippers pregame leads into Nuggets-Clippers at midnight PT.
ESPN airs NBA Today from noon to 1 p.m. PT, alongside G League tip-offs at 3 p.m. PT. Golf fans catch The Genesis Invitational featured groups starting 12 p.m. PT.[5]
Bonus Sports for Diverse Tastes
Beyond hoops, NCAA softball swings into view with Arizona-Stanford at 1:30 p.m. PT. Swimming championships span networks from 1:50 p.m. PT, including ACC and SEC finals.
NHL remains quiet today, but offseason NFL Draft chatter runs on ESPN throughout afternoon. Jai alai and lacrosse add niche appeal on ESPN+ streams.
Key Takeaways
- NBA doubleheader on Prime Video anchors primetime.
- Dozens of college games span ESPN family channels.
- FanDuel Sports Network offers Vegas-centric NBA coverage.
Sports viewing in Las Vegas thrives on this diverse Thursday docket, blending pro intensity with college fervor. Grab your remote and pick your passion—what matchup catches your eye first? Share in the comments.
