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The 2024 NBA season is in full swing, with the Cavaliers and Celtics setting the pace in the East, and the Thunder continuing to lead the West as we settle into the new year.
Here are some key facts, and how you can watch all the Week 12 action on ESPN in Australia and New Zealand.
[Note: All times listed are AEDT unless noted]
What NBA games can I watch in Australia and New Zealand on ESPN?
Week 12:
Wednesday, January 8
LA Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks, 11:30am, ESPN
Boston Celtics vs. Denver Nuggets, 2:00pm, ESPN
Thursday, January 9
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. OKC Thunder, 11:00am, ESPN
Milwaukee Bucks vs. San Antonio Spurs, 1:30pm, ESPN
Friday, January 10
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Houston Rockets, 12:00pm, ESPN2
LA Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets, 2:30pm, ESPN2
Saturday, January 11
Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings, 11:30am, ESPN2
Monday, January 13
Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 10:00am, ESPN2
Phoenix Suns vs. Charlotte Hornets, 1:00pm, ESPN2
Tuesday, January 14
Houston Rockets vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 12:00pm, ESPN2
LA Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs, 2:30pm, ESPN2
How can fans watch?
Fans can tune in to several Week 12 games LIVE across ESPN and ESPN 2, which are available via Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV and SKY NZ, while you can also access these games via the ESPN App.
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How many Australians are on an NBA roster?
There's plenty of Australian (and New Zealand!) presence on NBA rosters this season! Here's who you can keep your eyes on:
Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls
Dante Exum, Dallas Mavericks
Josh Green, Charlotte Hornets
Joe Ingles, Minnesota Timberwolves
Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks
Patty Mills, Utah Jazz
Matisse Thybulle, Portland Trail Blazers
Duop Reath, Portland Trail Blazers
Steven Adams, Houston Rockets
Jock Landale, Houston Rockets
Ben Simmons, Brooklyn Nets
Johnny Furphy, Indiana Pacers
Jack McVeigh (Houston Rockets), Alex Ducas (Oklahoma City Thunder), and Luke Travers (Cleveland Cavaliers), all enter the season on two-way deals.
Where can I access more NBA content?
Check out the ESPN NBA page for daily news, features, highlights, stats and more. Meanwhile, Nothing But Net will cover all the action from an Aussie angle with three shows on ESPN each week. Leading into live NBA games Nothing But Net will air live each Wednesday morning and Friday (post NFL season) morning. Nothing But Net: Weekend Edition will continue to air on Saturday mornings around NBA, and Nothing But Net: Aussie Hoops will continue weekly on Thursdays. You can also catch up on all the hoops action on our YouTube page.