Get ready for the much-anticipated regular season debut of Victor Wembanyama, the talented Frenchman who stands at an impressive height of 7-foot-4. With his remarkable 8-foot wingspan and impressive skills, the 2023 No. 1 overall draft pick is expected to take the NBA by storm this season. Tonight, the 2023-24 NBA season continues with two exciting games: the Boston Celtics facing off against the New York Knicks, and the Dallas Mavericks taking on the San Antonio Spurs. It’s a night you don’t want to miss, especially if you’re eager to see Wembanyama in action. Here’s how you can watch the Mavericks vs. Spurs game tonight, as well as catch the rest of the thrilling 2023 NBA season, whether you have cable or not.
Which channel is airing tonight’s Spurs game?
The game between the San Antonio Spurs and the Dallas Mavericks will be broadcasted on ESPN. NBA games are aired nationally on TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV, as well as on local channels. If you want to follow every game, including those not airing on your regional sports channels, subscribing to NBA League Pass is a great option. But what if you don’t have cable? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are our recommendations for watching NBA games in 2023.
The best way to watch NBA games without cable:
1. Sling: Sling TV’s Orange plan, starting at just $20 for your first month, offers TNT and ESPN (along with ESPN2 and ESPN3), and 28 other channels. To get NBA TV, you’ll need to add the $11 Sports Extras package. Currently, Sling is offering a special deal where you can save $60 by prepaying for six months of Sling Orange and NBA League Pass. That means you can cover all your basketball-watching needs for six months with just $270. Plus, a Sling subscription includes 50 hours of free DVR storage, so you can record games and watch them later.
2. Max: Max has been a popular choice for entertainment fans, and now it’s catching the attention of sports fans too. For a limited time, Max subscribers can get the new B/R Sports add-on for free. This includes live NBA games on TNT, as well as NHL games, NCAA March Madness, MLB Postseason games, and U.S. Soccer.
Stream every out-of-market game with NBA League Pass:
If you want to catch all the games, regardless of your location, NBA League Pass is your best bet. You can watch every out-of-market game from the comfort of your own home.
NBA Week 1 National TV game schedule for 2023:
Here’s the schedule of NBA games airing on national TV in Week 1 (all times Eastern). If you’re interested in local sports channel broadcasts, you can find the full NBA game schedule online.
Wednesday, Oct. 25:
– Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks: 7 p.m. (ESPN)
– Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs: 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Thursday, Oct. 26:
– Philadelphia 76ers vs. Milwaukee Bucks: 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
– Phoenix Suns vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 10 p.m. (TNT)
Friday, Oct. 27:
– Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics: 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)
– Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings: 10 p.m. (ESPN)
Saturday, Oct. 28:
– New York Knicks vs. New Orleans Pelicans: 7:30 p.m. (NBA TV)
– Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns: 10 p.m. (NBA TV)
How to watch the 2023 NBA season in every way possible:
If you’re a DirecTV subscriber, their $85 monthly Choice tier gives you access to all the channels you need to watch NBA games on TNT, ESPN, and NBA TV. Along with that, you get to enjoy a wide range of other channels like A&E, AMC, BET, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CNN, Comedy Central, Discovery, Disney Channel, and many more. Every DirecTV subscriber also gets an unlimited cloud DVR, so you can record as much basketball as you desire. The Choice package also includes Regional Sports Networks and specialty sports channels. Keep in mind, however, that after adding regional sports fees and taxes, the monthly cost for this package rises to approximately $114.
Don’t miss out on the excitement of the 2023 NBA season. Find your preferred way to watch and get ready to support your favorite teams and players.
