Published 15:03 IST, December 22nd 2020
NBA 2020-21 season live stream: Schedule, full fixtures of the first half starting Dec 22
NBA 2020-21 schedule: The upcoming NBA season will begin on December 22 with one half of the regular season, which will last till March 2021.
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As the year draws to an end, the NBA prepares for the 2020-21 season. With two highly-anticipated games lined up, the league will start with the first half of their season, which begins on December 22 and continues till March 4. The usual 84 game season will be shortened to 72 games per team, the second half of which will resume after a short All-Star break (March 5). While the league are aware of the COVID-19 complications, they are ready to move forward with their NBA safety protocols in place.
Also read | NBA 2020-21 season COVID-19 protocols & guidelines: What happens if players test positive
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NBA opening day games
| TEAM | DATE/TIME | NATIONAL BROADCAST |
| Golden State Warriors vs Brooklyn Nets | December 22, 7:00 PM EST (December 23, 5:30 AM IST) | TNT |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs LA Clippers | December 22, 10:00 PM EST (December 23, 8:30 AM IST) | TNT |
| Charlotte Hornets vs Cleveland Cavaliers | December 23, 7:00 PM EST (December 24, 5:30 AM IST) | - |
| New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers | December 23, 7:00 PM EST (December 24, 5:30 AM IST) | - |
| Miami Heat vs Orlando Magic | December 23, 7:00 PM EST (December 24, 5:30 AM IST) | - |
| Washington Wizards vs Philadelphia 76ers | December 23, 7:00 PM EST (December 24, 5:30 AM IST) | - |
| Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics | December 23, 7:30 PM EST (December 24, 6:00 AM IST) | TNT |
| New Orleans Pelicans vs Toronto Raptors | December 23, 7:30 PM EST (December 24, 6:00 AM IST) | - |
| Atlanta Hawks vs Chicago Bulls | December 23, 8:00 PM EST (December 24, 6:30 AM IST) | - |
| OKC Thunder vs Houston Rockets | December 23, 8:00 PM EST (December 24, 6:30 AM IST) | - |
| San Antonio Spurs vs Memphis Grizzlies | December 23, 8:00 PM EST (December 24, 6:30 AM IST) | - |
| Detroit Pistons vs Minnesota Timberwolves | December 23, 8:00 PM EST (December 24, 6:30 AM IST) | - |
| Sacramento Kings vs Denver Nuggets | December 23, 9:00 PM EST (December 24, 7:30 AM IST) | - |
| Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers | December 23, 10:00 PM EST (December 24, 8:30 AM IST) | - |
| Dallas Mavericks vs Phoenix Suns | December 23, 10:30 PM EST (December 24, 9:00 AM IST) | ESPN |
NBA Christmas Day games
| TEAM | DATE/TIME | NATIONAL BROADCAST |
| New Orleans Pelicans vs Miami Heat | December 25, 12:00 PM EST (10:30 PM IST) | ESPN |
| Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks | December 25, 2:30 PM EST (December 26, 1:00 AM IST) | ABC |
| Brooklyn Nets vs Boston Celtics | December 25, 5:00 PM EST (December 26, 3:30 AM IST) | ABC |
| Dallas Mavericks vs Los Angeles Lakers | December 25, 8:00 PM EST (December 26, 6:30 AM IST) | ABC/ESPN |
| LA Clippers vs Denver Nuggets | December 25, 10:30 PM EST (December 26, 9:00 AM IST) | ABC |
NBA live stream details
NBA live stream details for US fans
US fans can stream the game via YouTube TV, Sling TV, fuboTV or an AT&T TV NOW subscription, which offer NBA TV in their plan.
- TV Channels list – ESPN, TNT, NBA TV, ABC, CBS, NBC AT&T TV Now and more local channels
NBA live stream for India
The live broadcast in India will not be available on Sony Six & Sony Six HD channels this season, neither would the live streaming be on FanCode. Fans in India will have to buy the NBA League Pass to watch live games.
NBA live stream in UK and Canada
- UK – Sky Sports
- Canada – SportsNet and TSN
Note: Fans all over the world can also buy the NBA League Pass to stream every game.
What are NBA safety protocols
The NBA released protocols which cover various concerns related to the new season. The guidelines have been put in place while assuming anyone can test positive and how a team can deal with it. However, unlike this March, the league will be prepared to move on with the season without them having to go on hiatus.
How many games in NBA this season?
As of now, the league has announced only 558 (52%) out of the total 1080 games planned for this season. The 558 games conclude in March, when the All-Star break will allow players to rest. Every team will play at least 37 to 38 games during the first half of the schedule.
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Updated 17:33 IST, December 22nd 2020