The NBA is heating up in December, and it’s not just because of the playoffs. The first signature month of the NBA is here, full of exciting matchups and serious contenders making their move.
The stage is set for the in-season tournament finish and the traditional Can’t-Miss-TV Christmas Day slate.
This week boasts some thrilling matches:
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The Magic vs. Knicks: Not only are the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks both in this week’s NBA Cup stakes, but they each bring explosive offense and stifling defense. The Magic, surprising many this season and sitting third in the East thanks to their atrocious defense, will meet a familiar foe in the East-leading Knicks, who are starting to heat up offensively.
- Warriors Doubleheader: Golden State is in the spotlight [twice]this Week. They first meet the Denver Nuggets, newest MVP contender Nikola Jokic,
in a Finals preview.
Following the Nuggets encounter, Golden State faces the young and exciting Houston Rockets. Fred VanVleet and Jabari Smith Jr. have been incredible so far this season, pushing the Rockets over expectations. Can Fred prove he’s the real deal against Steph Curry’s Warriors?
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Beekman in Boston:** East rivals Milwaukee and Boston clash in a battle of All-Stars, with Giannis Antetokounmpo facing his nemesis,Jayson Tatum.
- The Arrowhead-on-the-Bay:**
Minnesota, searching identity,
desperate times call for different measures. Can they stop a Warriors team who always seem to find a way
to win.
Most importantly, don’t forget the games themselves.
Here’
s your TV guide for
all the action
:**
Screen:
- Monday: At 8:00 p.m. femoral artery, see
The Lakers
take on the Timberwolves on NBA TV.
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Tuesday: The Magic and Knicks clash in a tightly contested NBA Cup battle on TNT at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. Later on TNT at 10 p.m. Eastern, the game you can’t miss: Golden Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets
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Wednesday: NBA TV features the Lakers vs. Heat at 7:30 p.m. Eastern and the Timberwolves play the Clippers at 10:30 p.m.
- Thursday: NBA
TV is your
home for Nuggets-Cavs at 7:00 p.m. Eastern and Warriors-Rockets at 10:00 p.m
Eastern
- Friday: Get your screens ready.
It’s a doubleheader night. First,
Bucks take on Celtics on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. followed by Timberwolves vs
Absolute Warriors
on ESPN
at 10 p.m
Stay tuned for a week full of exciting basketball action as teams jockey for playoff
position and aim to make
a statement
in this crucial month.
