Watch NBA on TNT for the second time this basketball season as the crew brings you live action. The schedule will feature another doubleheader, airing today's only games. Who is playing? Check out the "NBA on TNT" TV schedule with game times and matchups for two intriguing basketball games.
Game Times: 8 p.m. ET, 10:30 p.m. Et
TV Channel: TNT
Matchups: New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Pick your poison. Both of these matchups have a chance of proving to be the Conference Final meetings that lead to an NBA Final. Okay, maybe the Knicks are the weakest team out of the bench and maybe the Warriors are too young to make it all the way. However, these teams will be making a lot of noise throughout the 2013 season.
The Knicks won their first meeting, though they almost let a 25-point lead escape. Many view them as the fifth best team in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls almost successfully mounted a comeback against the Miami Heat in their season opener, but LeBron James and company were able to close the deal.
Derrick Rose's appearance on the floor is questionable. He did not participate in the team's shootaround today. However, have no fear. The Bulls are backed up with their roster. They have plenty of talent to win games even without Rose in the lineup. Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer, Jimmy Butler and Luol Deng are a force to reckon with. The Knicks have the knack of getting lazy and these four players can make any team pay.
Over in the Western Conference meeting of the night, the Warriors will go to work against a Clippers team that is probably still hot after losing the Los Angeles Lakers on opening day. The Clippers will have to come out flying as two contrasting offenses meet at the Staples Center.
The Clippers will dunk. That is a given. They have some sharpshooters, but their game is out on the open floor. Meanwhile, the Warriors are a half court team that will kill their opponents from beyond the arc. However, sometimes, while in the fastbreak, they will pop back and settle for the open three.
The Warriors hit 56 percent of their threes, going 15-27 from the line. Klay Thompson had a ridiculous night, hitting 15-19 shots and scoring 38 points in the 125-89 blowout over the Lakers. The Clippers lost to these Lakers 103-116 on opening night and they will look to improve their performance Thursday night.
The Knicks beat the Milwaukee Bucks 90-83, while the Bulls lost to the Heat 107-95.
Tune in to TNT tonight as Charles, Kenny, Shaq and Ernie bring you the truths and thoughts on tonight's matchups.
