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There is nearly a full slate of NBA action lined up for Wednesday, Jan. 7 as there are 12 games set to take place, with the majority of the playoff hopefuls in action.
The NBA games scheduled for Wednesday start at 7 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on local networks, in addition to a pair of games that will be shown on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.
NBA Schedule fro Wednesday, Jan. 7
| Who | Time | Where | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto Raptors vs. Charlotte Hornets | 7 p.m. EST | Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. | FanDuel Sports Network Southeast |
| Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons | 7 p.m. EST | Little Caesars Arena in Detroit | Chicago Sports Network and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit |
| Washington Wizards vs. Philadelphia 76ers | 7 p.m. EST | Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia | Monumental Sports Network and NBC Sports Philadelphia |
| Denver Nuggets vs. Boston Celtics | 7 p.m. EST | TD Garden in Boston | ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Altitude Sports and NBC Sports Boston |
| New Orleans Pelicans vs. Atlanta Hawks | 7:30 p.m. EST | Stae Farm Arena in Atlanta | Gulf Coast Sports Network and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast |
| Orlando Magic vs. Brooklyn Nets | 7:30 p.m. EST | Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. | FanDuel Sports Network Florida and YES Network |
| LA Clippers vs. New York Knicks | 7:30 p.m. EST | Madison Square Garden in New York | FanDuel Sports Network SoCal and MSG |
| Phoenix Suns vs. Memphis Grizzlies | 8 p.m. EST | FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. | KPHE and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast |
| Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | 8 p.m. EST | Paycom Center in Oklahoma City | KJZZ-TV and FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs | 9:30 p.m. EST | Frost Bank Center in San Antonio | ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Spectrum Sports Network and FanDuel Sports Network Southwest |
| Milwaukee Bucks vs. Golden state Warriors | 10 p.m. EST | Chase Center in San Francisco | FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and NBC Sports Bay Area |
| Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers | 10 p.m. EST | Moda Center in Portland, Ore. | Space City Home Network and Rip City TV |
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN
Of the 12 games in action, there are 18 teams that are either currently in the playoffs, or currently in the Play-In if the postseason started today, and the Milwaukee Bucks, who are tied with the Atlanta Falcons, but enter the day 11th in the standings.
The top five teams in the East are all in action as well as the four teams holding the Play-In spots, and the Bucks. The top five teams in the West are also competing on Wednesday, as well as all four of the current Play-In squads.
The Los Angeles Lakers visit the San Antonio Spurs in one of the most anticipated matchups of the night, while the Houston Rockets visit the Portland Trail Blazers in what could be a sneaky good contest.
| Streaming Service | Starting Monthly Price | Free Trial | Free Trial Length | Max Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $89.99 | Yes | 5 days | $40 off first month |
| FuboTV | $55.99 | Yes | 5 days | $30 off first month |
| Sling TV | $45.99 | No | N/A | $30 off first month |
| ESPN | $12.99 | No | N/A | N/A |
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