The NBA is back! The NBA is back! Not only does it make a triumphant return, but NBA on TNT is back! That means the most entertaining sports show on TV sees the return of Shaq, Charles, Kenny and Ernie as the NBA season starts fresh. Here is NBA on TNT's schedule with channel, game time and matchups as the season opener will soon tipoff.
The 2013 NBA Season Opener sees three exciting matchups for their own specific reasons.
Game Time: 7 p.m. ET
Matchup: Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers
Channel: Will Not be Aired
Expect this one to be a one-sided affair. The Magic and Pacers face off in their 2013 season openers and it will be a chance for the rest of the league to see a revamped Pacer team take the floor. The Pacers are healthy and they seem to have enough stars to give LeBron James and the Miami Heat a run in the playoffs. Better yet, if they get past the Heat, chances are the Pacers could win the whole thing.
The Pacers face a Magic team that should not give them any trouble at all. Look for the Pacers to use this matchup to continue gelling as the 2013 NBA Season will have its first game at the Fieldhouse.
Game Time: 8 p.m. ET
Matchup: Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat
Channel: TNT
Speaking of those Heat, they are in action on the first day of the season. The first hour of the NBA season will probably see the three best teams in action. The Eastern Conference looks to be in the hands of the Pacers, Bulls and Heat. Unfortunately for the Pacers, they could not start the season off in grand fashion as it's the Bulls facing the Heat in this game.
The Heat have the best player on Earth, so they will be expected to make a trip right back to the Finals. However, many consider the addition of Greg Oden as the possible difference maker since he brings size and strength to an otherwise short Heat team.
Game Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Channel: TNT
The Lakers are simply hanging on to their reputation right now. They have guys way past their prime trying to keep the Lakers relevant in 2013-2014. The Clippers are the city's new team. Charles Barkley might echo this later in the telecast, but he believes the Clippers have what it takes to win it all this season, or at least escape the West.
The Clippers will put their new lineup and bench players on the floor, while Doc Rivers coaches his new team for the first time in the regular season.
All of these games provide stars in action and should be super entertaining.