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Summary

  • Four-time MVP LeBron James and Cade Cunningham headline Wednesday’s opener
  • Spurs and Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama host Mavericks and Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg
  • NBA Tip-Off and Inside the NBA return as Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal provide pregame, halftime and postgame analysis

ESPN’s milestone 25th consecutive season of NBA game coverage continues on Wednesday, Nov. 4 with a doubleheader presented by State Farm on ESPN.

The action tips off at 7 p.m. ET as the Philadelphia 76ers, led by four‑time Kia NBA MVP and the NBA’s all‑time leading scorer LeBron James, visit the Detroit Pistons and Cade Cunningham in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Dave Pasch will provide play-by-play alongside Doris Burke, with Jorge Sedano reporting.

The nightcap features the defending NBA Western Conference Champion San Antonio Spurs, led by reigning Kia Defensive Player of the Year and league blocks leader Victor Wembanyama, hosting the Dallas Mavericks and reigning Kia Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg at 9:30 p.m. Mike Breen calls the action with Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler, while Katie George reports from courtside.

NBA Tip-Off presented by Eli Lilly precedes the doubleheader at 6 p.m., featuring Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Shaquille O’Neal. Inside the NBA presented by Eli Lilly airs immediately following the conclusion of the final game. Both shows are produced by TNT Sports.

All ESPN games are also available to stream via the ESPN App.

The 2027 NBA Western Conference Finals will air exclusively across ESPN and ABC, while ABC continues as the exclusive home of the NBA Finals.

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