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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TNT Continues Coverage Of Lakers-Rockets Series Tonight; Celtics-Raptors Series Finale To Air Friday On TNT

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TNT continues its coverage of the NBA playoffs tonight.

The network’s coverage will center on the semifinal matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets.  Los Angeles leads the Western Conference series two games to one.

Coverage is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on TNT’s NBA pre-game show TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader.  TNT’s broadcast team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal will discuss the game and what to expect in the other Western conference semi-final, that of the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers.  The Clippers lead that series three games to one.

The quartet will also wrap up the Lakers-Rockets game following it conclusion on Inside The NBA presented by Kia.

In related news, TNT will carry a double-header schedule Friday beginning with coverage of Game Seven in the Boston Celtics-Toronto Raptors Eastern Conference semi-finals series.  Johnson, Smith, Barkley and O’Neal will open the evening’s coverage at 6:30 p.m. ET on TNT NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader.

After that game, TNT will turn its attention back to the Western Conference with coverage of Game Five in the Lakers-Rockets series.

All three games will simulcast online through http://www.tntdrama.com/watchTNT and the Watch TNT App.  Coverage is sponsored by AT&T, Quicken Loans, and Apple Music.  Audiences can log in by using the username and password provided by their TV service provider.

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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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Bulls, Heat Lead Off This Week’s ‘NBA On TNT’ Broadcast

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TNT’s coverage of the NBA’s 2016 – ’17 season continues Thursday night with a double-header schedule beginning at 8 p.m. EST.

The Bulls and Heat lead TNT’s Thursday night NBA coverage.  The game marks the first time that Dwayne Wade, now a member of the Bulls, will face his former teammates and their new rising star Justise Winslow.  Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. EST.

Marv Albert will have the call for the game. He will be joined by analysts Kevin McHale and Charles Barkley for additional commentary.  Reporter David Aldridge will have all of the game’s latest interviews and in-game news.

The Sacramento Kings host the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game on the night.  Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30 p.m. EST.  Kevin Harlan will have the call for the game.  He will be joined by analysts Reggie Miller and Brent Barry for additional commentary.  Reporter Ros Gold-Onwude will have all of the game’s interviews and in-game news.

Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal will round out the nights’ games on Inside The NBA presented by Kia.  They will be joined by analyst Kevin Garnett for additional commentary.

TNT’s NBA coverage continues next Thursday, November 17^th live beginning at 8 p.m. EST as the 76ers face off against the Timberwolves.  Dwayne Wade and the Bulls will follow at 10:30 p.m. EST as they take on the Utah Jazz.

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TNT To Launch Its NBA 2016-’17 Season Coverage Tuesday Night

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TNT will kick off its coverage of the NBA’s 2016-2017 season Tuesday night with a double header matchup.

Opening Night presented by Autotrader opens Tuesday night at 7pm with live coverage of the Cleveland Cavaliers receiving their championship rings.  Following the ceremony, Cleveland will play host to the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game was originally scheduled to air at 8 p.m. ET.

The second game on the night will see the Golden State Warriors–on the heels of an historic 73-win season—hosting the San Antonio Spurs at 10:30 p.m. ET.

The 2016-’17 season marks the 21^st season that TNT has launched its NBA season coverage with a double header schedule.  Marv Albert will have the call for the Cavs/Knicks game.  He will be joined by analyst Chris Webber for additional commentary.  Reporter Kristen Ledlow will be on hand for all of the latest in-game news and interviews.

Kevin Harlan will have the call for TNT’s coverage of the Warriors and Spurs.  He will be joined by analyst Reggie Miller for additional commentary.  Reporter David Aldridge will be on hand for all of the latest in-game news and interviews.

Tuesday night’s double-header schedule will be preceded by TNT’s pre-game coverage beginning at 5 p.m. ET.  Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal will be live for the network’s pre-game coverage and for the network’s American Express Halftime Report.

The trio will also wrap up the night’s action on the network’s post-game show, Inside the NBA presented by Kia.

TNT’s NBA coverage continues Thursday night with another double-header beginning at 8pm ET as the Bulls host the Celtics.  Marv Albert will have the call for the game.  He will be joined by analyst Mike Fratello for additional commentary.  Reporter Kristen Ledlow will have all of the latest in-game news and interviews.

Portland hosts the Clippers in the second of the night’s games beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET.  Kevin Harlan will have the call for the game.  He will be joined by analyst Reggie Miller for additional commentary.  Reporter David Aldridge will have 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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TBS To Feature AL Central Showdown on ‘Sunday MLB On TBS’

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TBS’ Sunday MLB on TBS returns this weekend with a matchup of 1 versus 2 in the American League Central.

The Tigers and Indians will round out a three-game weekend series Sunday afternoon live on TBS. Cleveland will play host to the Tigers in the series.  Coverage of Sunday’s game begins at 1pm ET.

Trevor Bauer is expected to get the start for Cleveland in Sunday’s AL Central showdown while Daniel Norris is expected to take the mound for Detroit.  Norris’ last time on the mound was September 12 against Minnesota. Detroit got the win in that game, 4 – 2.  Norris had a strong night on the mound, allowing only two runs on five hits over six innings, two earned runs, two walks, and 2 home runs.  He had 11 Ks along the way

Only three days have passed since Bauer’s last time on the mound.  That game was Tuesday against the White Sox.  Bauer took the loss in the game, allowing six runs on six hits over 5.1 innings and one walk.  He allowed six earned runs and had seven Ks.

This weekend’s series between the Tigers and Indians is hugely important for both teams as the regular season is winding down very quickly.  The Tigers sit second in the AL Central, six games back from the division-leading Indians.  Cleveland has been strong at home this season, going 47 – 25 so far while Detroit has been lackluster at best on the road going 36 – 36 so far this season on the road.

Detroit has been far better at home, going 42 – 35 at home so far this season. On the other side of the coin, Cleveland is 37 – 37 on the road so far this season.  So the numbers favor Cleveland in this weekend’s series, including Sunday’s game between the divisional foes.

Ernie Johnson will have the call for Sunday’s game.  He will be joined in the booth by analyst Ron Darling and co-analyst and MLB Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr. for additional commentary.

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