For the last NBA doubleheader of 2010, TNT has exclusive intraconference matchups as the resurgent New York Knicks take on Orlando and we have a battle of Texas as San Antonio challenges Dallas in the Lone Star State.
Here’s the preview from Turner Sports.
TNT’s NBA Doubleheader Coverage Continues Thursday with Eastern and Western Conference Match-upsTNT NBA Thursday continues on December 28 with Eastern and Western Conference match-ups beginning at 7 p.m. (ET). The first game will feature two teams in the East with Amar’e Stoudemire and the New York Knicks facing Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic. Play-by-play announcer Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst) and Mike Fratello (analyst) will be courtside with Craig Sager reporting. The second game of the night features a Texas showdown in the West as the San Antonio Spurs visit Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks at 9:30 p.m. (ET). Kevin Harlan will call the game alongside analyst Reggie Miller with David Aldridge reporting. Following the second game, Inside the NBA with Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst) will recap the night’s action.Through 20 games, the NBA on TNT is averaging a 1.6 U.S. rating (+45%, 1.1 U.S. rating), 2,541,000 total viewers (+47%, 1,723,000 total viewers) and 1,873,000 households (+43%, 1,313,000 households) over last year’s corresponding coverage.Exclusive content, analysis from TNT announcers and replays of Inside the NBA are available on TNT OverTime on NBA.com. The broadband channel gives fans the inside scoop on players, coaches and storylines taking place around the league seven days a week. Check out the NBA on TNT pages on Twitter (http://twitter.com/NBAonTNT) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/nbaontnt) to see the latest NBA on TNT schedule, news updates and special features from TNT announcers.NBA ON TNT NBA SCHEDULE:Thu., December 307 p.m. TNT NBA Tip-OffErnie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)7:15 p.m. New York Knicks @ Orlando MagicAnnouncers: Marv Albert (play-by-play), Mike Fratello (analyst), Steve Kerr (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)9:30 p.m. San Antonio Spurs @ Dallas MavericksAnnouncers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Cheryl Miller (reporter)Post-game Inside the NBAErnie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)TNT NBA THURSDAY UPCOMING SCHEDULE:Thu., January 68 p.m. TNT NBA Tip-OffErnie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)8:15 p.m. Oklahoma City Thunder @ Dallas MavericksAnnouncers: Marv Albert (play-by-play), Steve Kerr (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)10:30 p.m. Denver Nuggets @ Sacramento KingsAnnouncers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Reggie Miller (analyst), Chris Webber (analyst) and David Aldridge (reporter)Post-game Inside the NBAErnie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)Source: Nielsen Media Research. Based on Live+SD. NBA Regular Season on TNT STD through 20 games. (10/26/2010-12/24/2010) vs. (10/27/2009-12/31/2009)
That will do it.