NBA Games Tonight 2026: Full Schedule, TV Channels, Live Streams and Predictions for October 22

Tonight's NBA slate for Thursday, October 22, 2026 features five games, headlined by a TNT doubleheader: Boston Celtics at New York Knicks (7:30 p.m. ET) and Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs (10:00 p.m. ET). All games are available on NBA League Pass, with national broadcasts on TNT and NBA TV.

What NBA games are on tonight, October 22, 2026?

There are five NBA games tonight. The full schedule (all times ET) is: Celtics at Knicks (7:30 p.m., TNT), 76ers at Pistons (7:00 p.m., NBA League Pass), Thunder at Spurs (10:00 p.m., TNT), Lakers at Suns (10:00 p.m., NBA TV), and Warriors at Clippers (10:30 p.m., NBA League Pass).

What channel is the Celtics vs Knicks game on tonight?

The Celtics vs Knicks game is on TNT at 7:30 p.m. ET. It can be streamed live on Max and Sling TV. This is a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals, which the Knicks won in six games.

Where can I watch NBA games tonight on TV and streaming?

You can watch tonight's NBA games on TNT, NBA TV, and NBA League Pass. TNT airs the Celtics-Knicks and Thunder-Spurs doubleheader, NBA TV has Lakers-Suns, and League Pass carries all non-national games.

• TNT: Celtics at Knicks (7:30 p.m.), Thunder at Spurs (10:00 p.m.)
• NBA TV: Lakers at Suns (10:00 p.m.)
• NBA League Pass: All games, including 76ers at Pistons and Warriors at Clippers
• Streaming: Max, Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV

What are the predictions for NBA games tonight?

Our predictions for tonight's games are: Knicks over Celtics (close game, Knicks at home), Thunder over Spurs (Thunder depth too much), 76ers over Pistons (Embiid dominates), Lakers over Suns (LeBron and Davis too strong), and Clippers over Warriors (home court advantage).

Are there any NBA Summer League games tonight?

No, there are no NBA Summer League games tonight. The 2026 NBA Summer League concluded in July. Tonight's games are regular season matchups.

What happened on NBA opening night 2026?

On NBA opening night (October 21, 2026), the Celtics beat the Pistons 112-105, the Knicks beat the 76ers 108-102, and the Thunder beat the Spurs 118-110. These results set the stage for tonight's rematches.

"The Knicks' opening night win over the 76ers was a statement," said ESPN analyst Doris Burke. "They look like the team to beat in the East."

How can I stream NBA games tonight for free?

You can stream NBA games tonight for free through free trials of Fubo, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. NBA League Pass also offers a free trial for new subscribers.

What are the key storylines for tonight's NBA games?

The key storylines for tonight's NBA games include the Celtics-Knicks rivalry, Joel Embiid's return to Detroit, and the Thunder's quest to remain undefeated.

• Celtics vs Knicks: Eastern Conference power struggle
• 76ers vs Pistons: Embiid vs Cade Cunningham
• Thunder vs Spurs: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Victor Wembanyama
• Lakers vs Suns: LeBron James vs Kevin Durant
• Warriors vs Clippers: Stephen Curry vs Kawhi Leonard

What is the NBA schedule for the rest of the week?

The NBA schedule for the rest of the week includes a full slate of games on Friday, October 23, and Saturday, October 24. The marquee matchup is Lakers vs Warriors on Saturday night on ABC.

For more NBA coverage, check out our NBA Starting Lineups 2026 and NBA Standings 2026 pages.