2010-11 NBA Regular Season Broadcast Schedule on TNT

Turner Network Television (TNT) has announced the 2010-11 NBA regular season broadcast schedule beginning October 26.

TNT will broadcast 52 games in primetime, with 44 being part of TNT’s Thursday night exclusive doubleheaders. TNT is to deliver 10 games each of defending Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics and the new-look Miami Heat and nine by the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers, the Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic.

TNT’s schedule features a number of marquee match-ups, including:

• Dec. 2 – Reigning Most Valuable Player LeBron James makes his return to Cleveland when the new look Heat featuring all-stars Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh take on Antawn Jamison and the Cavaliers (8 p.m. ET). TNT will preview the night’s action during a special hour-long pre-game show (7 p.m. ET);
• Jan. 13, 2011 – A star-studded East vs. West doubleheader featuring defending NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on defending NBA Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic (8 p.m. ET), followed by Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets hosting the Heat (10:30 p.m. ET);
• Jan. 27 – Wade, Bosh and James lead the Heat into Madison Square Garden to take on Amar’e Stoudemire and the New York Knicks (8 p.m. ET). Prior to the game, TNT will have the exclusive announcement of the 2011 NBA All-Star Starters (7 p.m. ET);
• Feb. 10 – A Finals rematch features Kobe Bryant and the Lakers visiting Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics (8 p.m. ET);
• Mar. 10 – Superstars and teams collide when the Heat play host to the Lakers (8 p.m. ET);

TNT’s regular season coverage begins Tuesday, Oct. 26, with a special half-hour preview show, NBA Tip-Off ’10 at 7 p.m. (ET), followed at 7:30 p.m. (ET) with an exclusive opening night doubleheader.

The first game will feature the defending Eastern Conference Champion Celtics hosting the Heat. The Lakers will be presented with their championship rings prior to taking on the Houston Rockets at 10:30 p.m. (ET). Opening week continues on TNT on Thursday, Oct. 28, with No. 1 overall draft pick John Wall making his professional debut when his Washington Wizards take on the Magic at 8 p.m. (ET), followed by the Phoenix Suns visiting the Utah Jazz at 10:30 p.m. (ET).

David Levy, president of sales, distribution and sports, Turner Broadcasting System said “We look forward to one of the most highly anticipated NBA seasons getting underway on TNT. With marquee matchups, our exclusive Thursday night doubleheaders and in-depth coverage of NBA All-Star 2011 in Los Angeles, we have a great schedule for our fans to enjoy throughout the season.”

TNT will once again serve as the exclusive home for NBA All-Star 2011, airing all the action on NBA All-Star Friday, NBA All-Star Saturday and the 2011 NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, Feb. 20, from Los Angeles. The network will also air 40 or more NBA playoff games including, on an exclusive basis, conference semi-finals and the Eastern Conference Finals.

The NBA on TNT’s marquee roster of NBA announcers include the studio team of two-time Emmy award-winning host Ernie Johnson, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley, two-time NBA Champion Kenny Smith, along with select studio appearances by Kevin McHale and Chris Webber. Five-time NBA Champion Steve Kerr returns to the network as a game analyst for the 2010-11 season. Other on-site game announcers include Marv Albert (play-by-play), Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Reggie Miller (analyst), Mike Fratello (analyst), David Aldridge (reporter), Cheryl Miller (reporter) and Craig Sager (reporter).

TNT tips off its coverage with two NBA preseason contests, including an outdoor game when the Phoenix Suns take on the Dallas Mavericks from Indian Wells, Calif., on Saturday, Oct. 9, at 9:30 p.m. (ET). The second preseason game will pit the Miami Heat against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. (ET).

TNT is in its 22nd consecutive year of NBA coverage. Sister network TBS aired the NBA exclusively for Turner Broadcasting System from 1984-89, with TNT serving as Turner’s sole NBA cable home from 1990-94. Both networks aired NBA games from 1994-2002. Once again, TNT’s entire NBA preseason, regular and postseason telecasts will air in high definition.

2010-11 NBA regular season broadcast schedule on TNT
Day.,Date and Time (ET)	Game
Tue., Oct. 26, 7 p.m.	NBA Tip-Off ‘10
Tue., Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.	Miami Heat @ Boston Celtics
Tue., Oct. 26, 10:30 p.m.	Houston Rockets @ L.A. Lakers
Thu., Oct. 28, 8 p.m.	Washington Wizards @ Orlando Magic
Thu., Oct. 28, 10:30 p.m.	Phoenix Suns @ Utah Jazz
Thu., Nov. 4, 8 p.m.	New York Knicks @ Chicago Bulls
Thu., Nov. 4, 10:30 p.m.	Oklahoma City Thunder @ Portland Trail Blazers
Thu., Nov. 11, 8 p.m.	Boston Celtics @ Miami Heat
Thu., Nov. 11, 10:30 p.m.	L.A. Lakers @ Denver Nuggets
Thu., Nov. 18, 8 p.m.	Phoenix Suns @ Orlando Magic
Thu., Nov. 18, 10:30 p.m.	Denver Nuggets @ Portland Trail Blazers
Thu., Nov. 25, 8 p.m.	Washington Wizards @ Atlanta Hawks
Thu., Nov. 25, 10:30 p.m.	Sacramento Kings @ L.A. Clippers
Thu., Dec. 2, 8 p.m.	Miami Heat @ Cleveland Cavaliers
Thu., Dec. 2, 10:30 p.m.	Phoenix Suns @ Golden State Warriors
Thu., Dec. 9, 8 p.m.	Boston Celtics @ Philadelphia 76ers
Thu., Dec. 9, 10:30 p.m.	Orlando Magic @ Portland Trail Blazers
Thu., Dec. 16, 8 p.m.	Atlanta Hawks @ Boston Celtics
Thu., Dec. 16, 10:30 p.m.	San Antonio Spurs @ Denver Nuggets
Thu., Dec. 23, 8 p.m.	San Antonio Spurs @ Orlando Magic
Thu., Dec. 23, 10:30 p.m.	Miami Heat @ Phoenix Suns
Thu., Dec. 30, 7 p.m.	New York Knicks @ Orlando Magic
Thu., Dec. 30, 9:30 p.m.	San Antonio Spurs @ Dallas Mavericks
Thu., Jan. 6, 8 p.m.	Oklahoma City Thunder @ Dallas Mavericks
Thu., Jan. 6, 10:30 p.m.	Denver Nuggets @ Sacramento Kings
Thu., Jan. 13, 8 p.m.	Orlando Magic @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Thu., Jan. 13, 10:30 p.m.	Miami Heat @ Denver Nuggets
Thu., Jan. 17, 8 p.m.	Orlando Magic @ Boston Celtics
Thu., Jan. 17, 10:30 p.m.	Oklahoma City Thunder @ L.A. Lakers
Thu., Jan. 20, 8 p.m.	Dallas Mavericks @ Chicago Bulls
Thu., Jan. 20, 10:30 p.m.	L.A. Clippers @ Portland Trail Blazers
Thu., Jan. 27, 8 p.m.	Miami Heat @ New York Knicks
Thu., Jan. 27, 10:30 p.m.	Boston Celtics @ Portland Trail Blazers
Thu., Feb. 3, 8 p.m.	Miami Heat @ Orlando Magic
Thu., Feb. 3, 10:30 p.m.	San Antonio Spurs @ L.A. Lakers
Thu., Feb. 10, 8 p.m.	L.A. Lakers @ Boston Celtics
Thu., Feb. 10, 10:30 p.m.	Dallas Mavericks @ Denver Nuggets
Thu., Feb. 17, 8 p.m.	San Antonio Spurs @ Chicago Bulls
Thu., Feb. 17, 10:30 p.m.	Dallas Mavericks @ Phoenix Suns
NBA ALL-STAR 2011
Fri., Feb. 18	NBA Rookie Challenge
Sat., Feb. 19	NBA All-Star Saturday
Thu., Feb. 20	2011 NBA All-Star Game from Los Angeles
Thu., Feb. 24, 8 p.m.	Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Thu., Feb. 24, 10:30 p.m.	Boston Celtics @ Denver Nuggets
Thu., Mar. 3, 8 p.m.	Orlando Magic @ Miami Heat
Thu., Mar. 3, 10:30 p.m.	Denver Nuggets @ Utah Jazz
Thu., Mar. 10, 8 p.m.	L.A. Lakers @ Miami Heat
Thu., Mar. 10, 10:30 p.m.	Denver Nuggets @ Phoenix Suns
Thu., Mar. 22, 7 p.m.	Chicago Bulls @ Atlanta Hawks
Thu., Mar. 22, 9:30 p.m.	Phoenix Suns @ L.A. Lakers
Thu., Mar. 31, 8 p.m.	Boston Celtics @ San Antonio Spurs
Thu., Mar. 31, 10:30 p.m.	Dallas Mavericks @ L.A. Lakers
Thu., Apr. 7, 8 p.m.	Boston Celtics @ Chicago Bulls
Thu., Apr. 7, 10:30 p.m.	Portland Trail Blazers @ Utah Jazz
Thu., Apr. 12, 8 p.m.	Chicago Bulls @ New York Knicks
Thu., Apr. 12, 10:30 p.m.	San Antonio Spurs @ L.A. Lakers

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