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There is a solid slate of NBA games set for Friday, Jan. 2 as teams look to really get some positive outcomes on the board with he All-Star Break fast approaching.
The NBA games scheduled for Friday will start at 7 p.m. EST and continue through the night with all broadcasts on local channels besides the two games that are on Prime Video. 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. Fans looking to watch the games on Prime Video can do so for free because it offers a free trial and access to exclusive NBA games as well as plenty of other content, including WNBA and Thursday Night Football NFL games, tons of documentaries across sports and a plethora of tv shows and movies.
| 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 |
| Prime Video | $14.99 | Yes | 30 days | N/A |
There are 10 games set for Friday with the Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies closing out the night. The San Antonio Spurs visit the Indiana Pacers and the Denver Nuggets visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in the earlier games.
The Golden State Warriors host the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans take on the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA Schedule for Friday, Jan. 2
| Who | Time | Where | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Spurs vs. Indiana Pacers | 7 p.m. EST | Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis | FanDuel Sports Network Indiana and FanDuel Sports Network Southwest |
| Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards | 7 p.m. EST | Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. | YES Network and Monumental Sports Network |
| Denver Nuggets vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | 7:30 p.m. EST | Rocket Arena in Cleveland | Prime Video, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio and Altitude Sports |
| Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks | 7:30 p.m. EST | Madison Square Garden in New York | FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and MSG |
| Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls | 8 p.m. EST | United Center in Chicago | FanDuel Sports Network Florida and Chicago Sports Network |
| Charlotte Horntets vs. Milwaukee Bucks | 8 p.m. EST | Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee | FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and FanDuel Sports Network Southeast |
| Portland Trail Blazers vs. New Orleans Pelicans | 8 p.m. EST | Smoothie King Center in New Orleans | Gulf Sports Network and Rip City TV |
| Sacramento Kings vs. Phoenix Suns | 9 p.m. EST | Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix | KPHE and NBC Sports California |
| Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors | 10 p.m. EST | Chase Center in San Francisco | Prime Video, FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma and NBC Sports Bay Area |
| Memphis Grizzlies vs. Los Angeles Lakers | 10:30 p.m. EST | crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles | FanDuel Sports Network Southeast and Spectrum Sports Network |
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); Prime Video (free trial)
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