It's set to be another huge week of NBA action in the States, and here's how you can catch the best of it on ESPN and ESPN 2.
The action kicks off on Thursday at 12.15pm AEDT on ESPN with a huge Eastern Conference clash between the Toronto Raptors and the Boston Celtics, followed by a Western Conference showdown between the defending champion Golden State Warriors and thew Anthony Davis-led New Orleans Pelicans at 2.35pm AEDT.
On Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers meet in the city of brotherly love from 11.00am (AEDT) on ESPN, while later, the LeBron James-less Los Angeles Lakers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder at 1.30pm AEDT.
The weekend action kicks off on Saturday at 12.15pm AEDT on ESPN when Patty Mills and the San Antonio Spurs meet the Minnesota Timberwolves in Texas, while later, the Pelicans visit Portland to take on the Train Blazers at 2.35pm.
Meanwhile set your alarm clocks for 7.00am AEDT on Sunday; on ESPN, the Thunder meet the 76ers in the early clash, while later at 12.30pm AEDT on ESPN2, the Lakers clash with the Houston Rockets.
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Broadcast Schedule
Thursday 17th January
12.15pm ESPN Raptors vs. Celtics
2.35pm ESPN Pelicans vs. Warriors
Friday 18th January
11.00am ESPN 76ers vs. Pacers
1.30pm ESPN Lakers vs. Thunder
Saturday 19th January
12.15pm ESPN Spurs vs. Timberwolves
2.35pm ESPN Pelicans vs. Trail Blazers
Sunday 20th January
7.30am ESPN Thunder vs. 76ers
12.30pm ESPN 2 Lakers vs. Rockets