This week’s NBA slate on NBC and Peacock is stacked with some of the biggest teams in the league, as the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors and more all hit the court for some great match-ups.
The action tips off on Sunday Night Basketball with a primetime game live from Madison Square Garden, as the Golden State Warriors take on the New York Knicks. Then Monday brings a full triple-header on Peacock, with the Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks; LA Lakers vs. Houston Rockets; and San Antonio Spurs vs. LA Clippers.
The NBA on NBC slate wraps up on Tuesday with two Coast 2 Coast games airing live in their markets (and of course, streaming on Peacock) featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks, and the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets.
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NBA on NBC & Peacock Schedule This Week (March 15-17)
Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets shoots over the Sacramento Kings
Sunday, March 15
Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks — 8 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
Monday, March 16
Orlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks — 7 p.m. (Peacock)
Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets — 9 p.m. (Peacock)
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers — 10 p.m. (Peacock)
Tuesday, March 17
Cleveland Cavaliers at Milwaukee Bucks — 8 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
Philadelphia 76ers at Denver Nuggets — 10 p.m. (NBC, Peacock)
NBA on NBC
The NBA is officially back on NBC and Peacock, with exclusive games every week across broadcast and streaming featuring some of the biggest stars in the game.
The action kicks off every week with Peacock NBA Monday, featuring exclusive games streaming only on Peacock. Then on Tuesday nights, check out NBC’s Coast 2 Coast Tuesday, which features two marquee games in primetime. With Sunday Night Football wrapped up, the NBA has also taken over NBC’s weekends with Sunday Night Basketball, with a primetime showcase game every week to wrap up the weekend.
Check out the full schedule for every NBA game on NBC and Peacock this season right here.
From real-time stats and predictive fun to highlight clips and immersive angles, Peacock’s suite of NBA features puts you in control of how you watch the game:
Courtside Live: An interactive, mobile-first viewing experience with new camera feeds and immersive perspectives that bring you to center court. Available weekly for select games throughout the 2025-2026 season.
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Can’t Miss Highlights: Swipeable vertical highlights on the Peacock mobile app for quick recaps of clutch moments, momentum shifts, and standout plays, wherever you are.
Peacock ScoreCard: Turn every game into an interactive experience. Pick from a range of cards and watch as your predictions come true.
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What to know about the NBA on NBC games this week
Lebron James dribbling the ball during a game against the LA Clippers.
Golden State Warriors vs. New York Knicks
Sunday Night Basketball will see the New York Knicks host the Golden State Warriors from the “World’s Most Famous Arena,” Madison Square Garden in New York City, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Reggie Miller (analyst), three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jamal Crawford (analyst) and Zora Stephenson (courtside reporter) will be on the call.
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Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks
Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic draws a foul from Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during a game.
On Peacock NBA Monday, 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic visit 2026 NBA All-Star Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks from State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia at 7 p.m. ET on Peacock. Magic-Hawks will feature “On the Bench” coverage, with one analyst to each team courtside with the team, allowing for the analysts to deliver information straight from the bench. NBC Sports’ Michael Grady will call the action with Austin Rivers and Jordan Cornette as “On the Bench” analysts. Rivers will be dedicated to the Magic and Cornette with the Hawks.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets
Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets dribbles the ball during the game against the Washington Wizards.
Peacock NBA Monday continues as two of the all-time greats, LeBron James and Kevin Durant, go head-to-head for the 45th time in their careers (including playoffs) when James and the Lakers visit Durant and the Rockets from Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, at 9 p.m. ET. NBC Sports’ Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Mike Fratello (analyst), and Ashley ShahAhmadi (courtside reporter) are on the call.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Wrapping up Monday’s tripleheader, two-time NBA All-Star Victor Wembanyama and the surging San Antonio Spurs visit two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, at 10 p.m. ET on Peacock. NBC Sports’ Mark Followill (play-by-play), five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher (analyst), and Chris Mannix (courtside reporter) will call Spurs-Clippers.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Donovan Mitchell of Cleveland Cavaliers dribbling a basketball on a basketball court
Tuesday night, March 17, will see seven-time NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers visit two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. NBC Sports’ Michael Grady (play-by-play), Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller (analyst), and Zora Stephenson (courtside reporter) will call Cavaliers-Bucks.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Denver Nuggets
In the NBA on NBC’s final game of the week on Tuesday, March 17, three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets host rookie sensation V.J. Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, at 10 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. NBC Sports’ Terry Gannon (play-by-play), five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher (analyst), and Grant Liffmann (courtside reporter) will call 76ers-Nuggets.
Did You Know MLB Is Back on NBC and Peacock?
The MLB is back on NBC and Peacock this season with the addition of Sunday Night Baseball in primetime and plenty of Peacock-exclusive games on the slate this season. Find the full schedule right here.
The line-up features plenty of storied rivalries from across the league. Sunday Night Baseball will be home to division rivalry games including Diamondbacks-Dodgers (March 26); Braves-Phillies (April 19); Tigers-Royals (May 10); Rangers-Angels (May 24); Cubs-Cardinals (May 31); Mets-Phillies (June 21); Yankees-Red Sox (June 28); Padres-Dodgers (July 5); Mariners-Astros (August 16); and Padres-Giants (Sept. 13). Catch it all on Peacock right here.