The 2025-25 NBA schedule has begun. Get all you need to know about the upcoming matchups on the regular season slate, as well as answers to other common questions about the new NBA schedule.
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NBA games tonight and tomorrow
Below, you can get a look at the full slate of games for tonight’s NBA schedule.
Date Game Time (ET) Channel
Oct. 21 Rockets @ Thunder 7:30 PM NBC/Peacock
Oct. 21 Warriors @ Lakers 10:00 PM NBC/Peacock
Oct. 22 Cavaliers @ Knicks 7:00 PM ESPN
Oct. 22 Nets @ Hornets 7:00 PM Local
Oct. 22 Heat @ Magic 7:00 PM Local
Oct. 22 Raptors @ Hawks 7:30 PM Local
Oct. 22 76ers @ Celtics 7:30 PM Local
Oct. 22 Pistons @ Bulls 8:00 PM Local
Oct. 22 Pelicans @ Grizzlies 8:00 PM Local
Oct. 22 Wizards @ Bucks 8:00 PM Local
Oct. 22 Clippers @ Jazz 9:00 PM Local
Oct. 22 Spurs @ Mavericks 9:30 PM ESPN
Oct. 22 Kings @ Suns 10:00 PM Local
Oct. 22 Timberwolves @ Trail Blazers 71000 PM Local
When does the NBA season start and end?
The 2025-26 NBA season officially kicks off on Oct. 21. The regular season then runs for six months and ends on April 12, 2026.
What are the key marquee games or dates?
Besides opening night and the final day of the season, the other major dates on the NBA schedule are Christmas Day, which will feature five games, including Knicks vs. Cavaliers. Martin Luther King Day (Jan. 19), which includes nine games, and NBA All-Star Weekend from Friday, Feb. 13 to Sunday, Feb. 15.
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Who is favored to win the NBA Finals in 2025?
Heading into the 2025-26 NBA schedule, the defending champion Thunder are the early favorites to repeat in the spring with +200 odds on ESPN Bet.
How many games does each team play?
Every single team in the NBA plays a total of 82 games, including 41 at home and 41 on the road.
How are the 82 games scheduled against opponents?
The NBA schedule for each team is broken into four different sections. They play four games each against the teams in their division. They play four more games apiece against six non-division teams in the conference and then three versus the other four remaining clubs in their conference. Lastly, they play all 15 teams in the other conference twice a year.
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