The NBA has officially released the entire schedule for the 2024-25 season, and it is filled with exciting matchups, revenge games, and plenty of nationally televised games that will have fans eagerly anticipating opening night. One of the first things fans look for when the schedule is released is how many nationally televised games their favorite team will play. Luckily, Newsweek Sports has all the answers, so let’s take a closer look at which teams will be in the national spotlight this upcoming season.
Starting with the Atlanta Hawks, they are scheduled to play eight nationally televised games in the 2024-25 NBA season. The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, have a whopping 34 nationally televised games on their schedule, making them one of the most-watched teams this season. The Brooklyn Nets will play five nationally televised games, while the Charlotte Hornets have seven games on national TV.
Moving on to the Chicago Bulls, they are set to play five nationally televised games, while the Cleveland Cavaliers have 16 games scheduled for national broadcast. The Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets both have a significant presence on national TV, with 30 and 29 games, respectively. The Detroit Pistons, on the other hand, have four nationally televised games on their schedule.
The Golden State Warriors are one of the most-watched teams this season, with a whopping 36 nationally televised games. The Houston Rockets have 11 games on national TV, while the Indiana Pacers have 14. The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers have 21 and 39 nationally televised games, respectively, making them must-watch teams this season.
The Memphis Grizzlies have 17 nationally televised games, while the Miami Heat have 13. The Milwaukee Bucks and Minnesota Timberwolves have 27 and 25 games on national TV, respectively. The New Orleans Pelicans have 13 nationally televised games, and the New York Knicks have 34, tying with the Boston Celtics for the second-most nationally televised games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have 25 nationally televised games, while the Orlando Magic have nine. The Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns have 27 and 30 games on national TV, respectively. The Portland Trail Blazers have four nationally televised games, while the Sacramento Kings have 12. The San Antonio Spurs have 21 games on national TV, and the Toronto Raptors have four. The Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards have seven and five nationally televised games, respectively.
In conclusion, the 2024-25 NBA season is shaping up to be an exciting one, with plenty of nationally televised games for fans to enjoy. Whether you’re a fan of a powerhouse team like the Lakers or Warriors, or a smaller market team like the Hornets or Grizzlies, there will be plenty of opportunities to catch your favorite team in action on national TV. Make sure to mark your calendars for these must-watch games and get ready for an action-packed season of NBA basketball.