TNT To Launch NBA Western Conference Finals Coverage Friday Night

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The NBA ‘s Western Conference Finals open Friday exclusively on TNT.

Coverage of the NBA Western Conference Finals presented by AT&T 5G is scheduled to open at 9 p.m. ET Friday.  The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets will vie for the league’s Western Conference championship in the series.

Brian Anderson will have the call for the game.  Analysts Reggie Miller and Chris Weber will have Additional commentary for the series’ opening matchup.  Reporter Allie LaForce will have all of the game’s latest headlines.

The Arena presented by Tractor Supply will preceded the game at 7 p.m.  The hour-long broadcast will feature discussions on topics tied to the NBA off the court, such as racial equality and COVID-19.  Cari Champion, Draymond Green, and Isiah Thomas will conduct the discussions with a variety of guests.

TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader will follow The Arena presented by Tractor Supply.  Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Shaquille O’Neal will preview Friday night’s game during the broadcast.  The group will also wrap up the game following the final buzzer on Inside the NBA presented by Kia.

TNT’s coverage of the NBA Western Conference Finals series continues Sunday beginning at 5:30 p.m. ET with The Arena presented by Tractor Supply.  The network’s full broadcast schedule for its coverage of the NBA Western Conference Finals series is noted below.

2020 NBA on TNT Western Conference Finals Schedule

 

Date	Time (ET)	Game/Commentators (Play-by-Play, Analyst, Reporter)
Fri., Sept. 18	7 p.m.	The Arena presented by Tractor Supply Cari Champion, Draymond Green & Isiah Thomas
	8 p.m.	TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith & Shaquille O’Neal
	9 p.m.	Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, Game 1 Brian Anderson, Reggie Miller, Chris Webber & Allie LaForce
	Postgame	Inside the NBA presented by Kia Johnson, Barkley, Smith, O’Neal & Green
Sun., Sept. 20	5:30 p.m.	The Arena presented by Tractor Supply Champion, Green & Thomas
	6:30 p.m.	TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
	7:30 p.m.	Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, Game 2 Anderson, Miller, Webber & LaForce
	Postgame	Inside the NBA presented by Kia Johnson, Barkley, Smith, O’Neal & Green
Tue., Sept. 22	5:30 p.m.	The Arena presented by Tractor Supply Champion, Green & Thomas
	6:30 p.m.	TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
	7:30 p.m.	Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets, Game 3 Anderson, Miller, Webber & LaForce
	Postgame	Inside the NBA presented by Kia Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
Thu., Sept. 24	7 p.m.	The Arena presented by Tractor Supply Champion & Thomas
	8 p.m.	TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
	9 p.m.	Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets, Game 4 Anderson, Miller, Webber & LaForce
	Postgame	Inside the NBA presented by Kia Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
Sat., Sept. 26 (if necessary)	8 p.m.	TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
	9 p.m.	Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, Game 5 Anderson, Miller, Webber & LaForce
	Postgame	Inside the NBA presented by Kia Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
Mon., Sept. 28 (if necessary)	8 p.m.	TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
	9 p.m.	Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets, Game 6 Anderson, Miller, Webber & LaForce
	Postgame	Inside the NBA presented by Kia Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
Wed., Sept. 30 (if necessary)	8 p.m.	TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal
	9 p.m.	Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers, Game 7 Anderson, Miller, Webber & LaForce
	Postgame	Inside the NBA presented by Kia Johnson, Barkley, Smith & O’Neal

All games broadcast through TNT will also simulcast online the through the Watch TNT app and at http://www.tntdrama.com/watchtnt.

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Bucks, Bulls Lead TNT’s NBA Broadcast Schedule Thursday Night

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TNT has announced its broadcast schedule for this week’s Thursday NBA double header slate.

Up first on the night is an Eastern Conference showdown between the Bucks and Bulls.  Thursday’s game is a big one for both teams.  Chicago currently sits second in the Central Division, 4.5 games back from the division-leading Cleveland Cavaliers.

Milwaukee on the other hand sits in the basement in the Central Division at 11 – 12 so far on the season, 6.5 games back from the Cavs.  Each team is 5 – 5 in its last 10 games, but Chicago is more primed for a win, having won its last two games.  The Bucks meanwhile have lost three straight.  So both teams will be playing hard Thursday night, one to get out of a slump and the other to extend its streak.

Brian Anderson and Reggie Miller will have the call for Thursday’s Eastern Conference, Central Division matchup between the Bucks and Bulls.  Special guest Chris Webber will also be on hand for additional commentary live from Area 21.

Next up on the night is a cross-conference matchup between the Knicks and Warriors.  Tip-off is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. EST.  The Lakers have picked up the 2016 – ’17 season right where they left off last season.  The team is in the midst of a 7-game skid, 12 games back from the Western Conference, Pacific Division-leading Warriors.

New York meanwhile sits second in the Eastern Conference’s Atlantic Division, three games back from the division-leading Toronto Raptors, who surprised everybody last season.  New York has won two straight and is looking to keep the numbers coming in the “W” column.

Marv Albert will have the call for the game.  He will be joined by analyst Kevin McHale for additional commentary.  Reporter Lewis Johnson will also be on hand for all of the latest in-game news and interviews.

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TBS To Carry Exclusive Coverage Of MLB’s 2016 American League Postseason Games

 

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Turner Sports announced Monday that TBS will be the exclusive TV home for the 2016 American League postseason.

The network will carry exclusive coverage of the American League’s postseason games beginning with Tuesday’s American League Wild Card Game. Coverage of the American League Wild Card Coverage on TBS presented by Hankook Tire begins at 8:00pm ET on TBS as the Blue Jays take on the Orioles for a spot in the AL postseason.

Sports Emmy Award-winning commentator Ernie Johnson will have the call for Tuesday night’s game.  He will be joined by veteran MLB on TBS analysts Ron Darling and Cal Ripken, Jr. for additional commentary. Sam Ryan will also be on hand for all of the latest in-game news and interviews.

MLB Postseason Pre-Game Show on TBS presented by the All-New Chrysler Pacifica will precede game coverage at 7:30pm ET.Casey Stern will anchor the broadcast and will be joined at the desk by MLB Hal of Famer Pedro Martinez, 9-time MLB All-Star Gary Scheffield, and 2007 National League MVP Jimmy Rollins for additional commentary.

TBS’ exclusive American League Division Series coverage on TBS presented by T-Mobile begins Thursday afternoon at 4pm ET with MLB Postseason Pre-Game presented by the All-New Chrysler Pacifica.  Following the broadcast, the Rangers will host the winner of Tuesday’s American League Wild Card matchup with coverage beginning at 4pm ET.  The Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians follow at 8pm ET.

Ernie Johnson will have the call for the Red Sox/Cleveland series.  He will be joined by Cal Ripken, Jr. and Ron Darling for additional commentary along with reporter Sam Ryan.

Brian Anderson will anchor the best-of-five series between the Rangers and winner of Tuesday’s Blue Jays/Orioles series.  He will be joined by analyst and MLB great Dennis Eckersley and fellow analyst Joe Simpson, and reporter Matt Winer for additional commentary and news.

TBS will begin coverage of the American League Championship Series on Friday, October 14^th.

MLB fans will that won’t be near a television during the American League’s postseason can still catch every game streaming online at http://www.tbs.com and via the Watch TBS app.  Additionally, all American League postseason games will be simulcast in Spanish via SAP.  CNN en Espanol will also carry coverage of upcoming AL postseason games.

TBS’ current American League postseason coverage schedule is noted below.

 

TBS’ MLB Postseason schedule through the American League Division Series:

Date                       Time (ET)    Game/Commentator Teams                  

Tue, Oct. 4           7:30 p.m.       MLB Postseason Pre-Game on TBS presented by the                                                     All-New Chrysler Pacifica

                                                        Casey Stern (host), Pedro Martinez, Gary Sheffield &                                                          Jimmy Rollins (analysts)

                                8 p.m.             A.L. Wild Card Game: Baltimore Orioles at Toronto                                                           Blue Jays

                                                        Ernie Johnson (play-by-play), Ron Darling & Cal                                                                   Ripken (analysts) with Sam Ryan (reporter)

                                Postgame      The Postseason Show on TBS presented by the                                                               Lincoln Motor Company

                                                        Stern, Martinez, Sheffield & Rollins                   

Thu, Oct. 6          4 p.m.             MLB Postseason Pre-Game on TBS presented by the                                                     All-New Chrysler Pacifica

                                                        Stern, Martinez, Sheffield & Rollins

                                4:30 p.m.       ALDS: A.L. Wild Card Winner at Texas Rangers                                                                (Game 1)

                                                        Brian Anderson, Dennis Eckersley & Joe Simpson with                                                         Matt Winer

                                8 p.m.             ALDS: Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians (Game                                                         1)

                                                        Johnson, Darling & Ripken with Ryan

                                Postgame      The Postseason Show on TBS presented by the                                                              Lincoln Motor Company

                                                        Stern, Martinez, Sheffield & Rollins                   

Fri, Oct. 7            12:30 p.m.     MLB Postseason Pre-Game on TBS presented by the                                                       All-New Chrysler Pacifica

                                                        Stern, Martinez, Sheffield & Rollins

                                1 p.m.             ALDS: A.L. Wild Card Winner at Texas Rangers                                                                (Game 2)

                                                        Anderson, Eckersley & Simpson with Winer

                                4:30 p.m.       ALDS: Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians (Game                                                        2)

                                                        Johnson, Darling & Ripken with Ryan

                                Postgame      The Postseason Show on TBS presented by the                                                               Lincoln Motor Company

                                                        Stern, Martinez, Sheffield & Rollins                   

Sun, Oct. 9           3:30 p.m.       MLB Postseason Pre-Game on TBS presented by the                                                     All-New Chrysler Pacifica

                                                        Stern, Martinez, Sheffield & Rollins

                                4 p.m.             ALDS: Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox (Game 3)

                                                        Johnson, Darling & Ripken with Ryan

                                7:30 p.m.       ALDS: Texas Rangers at A.L. Wild Card Winner                                                                (Game 3)

                                                        Anderson, Eckersley & Simpson with Winer

                                Postgame      The Postseason Show on TBS presented by the                                                              Lincoln Motor Company

                                                        Stern, Martinez, Sheffield & Rollins                   

Mon, Oct. 10       TBA               MLB Postseason Pre-Game on TBS presented by the                                                     All-New Chrysler Pacifica

                                                        Stern, Martinez, Sheffield & Rollins

                                TBA               ALDS: Texas Rangers at A.L. Wild Card Winner                                                               (Game 4, if necessary)

                                                        Anderson, Eckersley & Simpson with Winer

                                TBA               ALDS: Cleveland Indians at Boston Red Sox (Game                                                        4, if necessary)

                                                        Johnson, Darling & Ripken with Ryan

                                Postgame      The Postseason Show on TBS presented by the                                                               Lincoln Motor Company

                                                        Stern, Martinez, Sheffield & Rollins                   

Wed, Oct. 12       TBA               MLB Postseason Pre-Game on TBS presented by the                                                      All-New Chrysler Pacifica

                                                        Stern, Martinez, Sheffield & Rollins

                                TBA               ALDS: A.L. Wild Card Winner at Texas Rangers                                                               (Game 5, if necessary)

                                                        Anderson, Eckersley & Simpson with Winer

                                TBA               ALDS: Boston Red Sox at Cleveland Indians (Game                                                        5, if necessary)

                                                        Johnson, Darling & Ripken with Ryan

                                Postgame      The Postseason Show on TBS presented by the                                                               Lincoln Motor Company

                                                        Stern, Martinez, Sheffield & Rollins                   

 

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Rangers, Cubs Close Weekend Series This Sunday On TBS

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Major League Baseball’s All-Star Break is officially over and now all eyes are set to the postseason.  In order to get there all thirty teams must first survive the second half of the regular season.  As their attention focuses on the second half of the season, so does that of TBS.  TBS launches its coverage of the second half of MLB’s 2016 season this Sunday in its weekly MLB broadcast Sunday MLB on TBS.  This week’s broadcast will feature a cross-conference match between the Texas Rangers (American League West) and the Chicago Cubs (National League Central).

Sunday’s game between the Rangers and Cubs is the closer in a 3-game weekend series between the teams.  Cole Hamels is expected to get the start for the AL West Leading Rangers.  John Lackey (7 – 5) is currently scheduled to take the mound for the Cubs.  Hamels’ (9 – 2) last time on the mound was roughly a week ago on July 8^th when the Rangers faced the Twins.  Hamels had a rough go of it in the game, allowing 5 runs on 5 hits in 4.1 innings.  He walked 6, allowed 5 earned runs, and 1 home run, striking out only 4 of 24 batters faced.  Thanks to the rest of the team’s bullpen, especially Tony Barnette, who was credited with the win, the Rangers were able to hold on and pick up the hard fought 6 – 5 win over the Twins in the game.

John Lackey’s last time on the mound for the Cubs was July 10^th against Pittsburgh.  He pitched 6 innings in the game although teammate Pedro Strop was credited with the win.  Lackey had his own troubles in that game, allowing 5 runs on 7 hits, 5 earned runs, 2 walks, and 2 home runs.  He struck out 9 of 28 batters over that time.  That is less than half of the total batters that he faced.

The Rangers and Cubs both lead their respective division.  And both teams are evenly matched in both their home and road records.  The same applies with their respective season records so far.  So going by the numbers, Sunday’s game between the cross-conference opponents is certain to be a tight matchup from its opening pitch to its last.

TBS’ coverage of Sunday’s game is expected to begin at 2pm ET. Brian Anderson will have the call for the game.  He will be joined in the booth by MLB Hall of Famer and analyst Cal Ripken, Jr. and Ron Darling for additional commentary.  More information on TBS’ MLB coverage is available online now at:

 

 

 

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