The NBA is back! The 2023-24 NBA regular season tips off today, October 24, with a Western Conference Finals rematch. All the action begins with a doubleheader featuring defending champions the Denver Nuggets against the Los Angeles Lakers at Ball Arena.
The Lakers will be looking for revenge in Colorado after the Nuggets swept them out of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets will be getting their rings and raising a banner tonight, hoping to keep the Larry O’Brien championship trophy in Denver. Two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic makes his return while LeBron James is on a mission to capture his fifth NBA title.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the NBA Opening Night game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets.
What time is the Lakers vs. Nuggets game?
The Denver Nuggets face the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. EST (4:30 p.m. PST).
How to Watch Lakers vs. Nuggets Online
The Lakers at Nuggets game will air on TNT. If you don’t have cable, the most cost-effective way to watch the NBA season opener is through a live TV streaming subscription to Sling TV as you’ll also be able to watch nearly every other NBA game this season, too.
Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering 50% off your first month — bringing the Orange package with TNT down to just $20 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package down to $30. Sling TV comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording all the season’s top NBA games.
How to Watch Lakers vs. Nuggets for Free
With Fubo’s sports-focused live TV streaming service, you’ll have nearly every channel you’ll need to watch the 2023-24 NBA regular season. Every game broadcast nationally and on NBA TV will also be available to stream on Fubo, which comes with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage and a seven-day free trial.
2023-24 NBA Season Schedule
The NBA has released its complete 2023-24 season schedule, including broadcast schedules for TNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TV and ESPN Radio. Below, find the Week 1 schedule for national TV games. For NBA games on your local sports channels, check out the day-by-day and team-by-team schedules at NBA.com.
All times Eastern.
Week 1
Tuesday, October 24
Wednesday, October 25
- Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks: 7:00 p.m. (ESPN)
- Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs: 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Thursday, October 26
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks: 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
- Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 10:00 p.m. (TNT)
Friday, October 27
- Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
- Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings: 10:00 p.m. (ESPN)
Saturday, October 28
- New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans: 7:30 p.m. (NBA TV)
- Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns: 10:00 p.m. (NBA TV)
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