Wed, Dec 16
7:00 PM ET
Official
7:00 PM ET
Washington WizardsAwayWAS
at
Boston CelticsHomeBOS
Wed, December 16th at 7:00 PM EST
TBA
TD Banknorth Garden
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NBA Games on December 16, 2026
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Quick answer
13 NBA games on Wednesday, December 16, 2026
13 NBA games are scheduled on December 16, 2026.
Games
13
Teams playing
26
National TV
0
Arenas
13
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NBA games on December 16, 2026
Washington WizardsAwayWAS
Boston CelticsHomeBOS
Wed, Dec 16
7:00 PM ET
Official
7:00 PM ET
Los Angeles ClippersAwayLAC
at
Charlotte HornetsHomeCHA
Wed, December 16th at 7:00 PM EST
TBA
Spectrum Center
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7:00 PM ET
Official
7:00 PM ET
Phoenix SunsAwayPHX
at
Detroit PistonsHomeDET
Wed, December 16th at 7:00 PM EST
TBA
Little Caesars Arena
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7:00 PM ET
Official
7:00 PM ET
Golden State WarriorsAwayGSW
at
Indiana PacersHomeIND
Wed, December 16th at 7:00 PM EST
TBA
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
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7:00 PM ET
Official
7:00 PM ET
Cleveland CavaliersAwayCLE
at
Orlando MagicHomeORL
Wed, December 16th at 7:00 PM EST
TBA
Amway Center
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7:30 PM ET
Official
7:30 PM ET
Dallas MavericksAwayDAL
at
Brooklyn NetsHomeBKN
Wed, December 16th at 7:30 PM EST
TBA
Barclays Center
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7:30 PM ET
Official
7:30 PM ET
San Antonio SpursAwaySAS
at
Toronto RaptorsHomeTOR
Wed, December 16th at 7:30 PM EST
TBA
Scotiabank Arena
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8:00 PM ET
Official
8:00 PM ET
Utah JazzAwayUTA
at
Chicago BullsHomeCHI
Wed, December 16th at 8:00 PM EST
TBA
United Center
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8:00 PM ET
Official
8:00 PM ET
Miami HeatAwayMIA
at
Memphis GrizzliesHomeMEM
Wed, December 16th at 8:00 PM EST
TBA
FedExForum
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8:00 PM ET
Official
8:00 PM ET
New York KnicksAwayNYK
at
New Orleans PelicansHomeNOP
Wed, December 16th at 8:00 PM EST
TBA
Smoothie King Center
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8:00 PM ET
Official
8:00 PM ET
Sacramento KingsAwaySAC
at
Oklahoma City ThunderHomeOKC
Wed, December 16th at 8:00 PM EST
TBA
Chesapeake Energy Arena
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8:30 PM ET
Official
8:30 PM ET
Milwaukee BucksAwayMIL
at
Houston RocketsHomeHOU
Wed, December 16th at 8:30 PM EST
TBA
Toyota Center
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9:30 PM ET
Official
9:30 PM ET
Los Angeles LakersAwayLAL
at
Minnesota TimberwolvesHomeMIN
Wed, December 16th at 9:30 PM EST
TBA
Target Center
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TV & streaming
Where to watch NBA games on December 16
TV listings are still to be announced
The games are confirmed, but no broadcaster is listed yet. Check again closer to tipoff because national and local assignments can change.
Matchups at a glance
NBA games to watch on December 16
Start with national-TV matchups, then open a game for its venue, status and nearby team dates.
7:00 PM ETTBA
WASatBOSWashington Wizards at Boston Celtics
TD Banknorth Garden
7:00 PM ETTBA
LACatCHALos Angeles Clippers at Charlotte Hornets
Spectrum Center
7:00 PM ETTBA
PHXatDETPhoenix Suns at Detroit Pistons
Little Caesars Arena
Team schedules
Teams playing on December 16
Washington WizardsBoston CelticsLos Angeles ClippersCharlotte HornetsPhoenix SunsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsIndiana PacersCleveland CavaliersOrlando MagicDallas MavericksBrooklyn NetsSan Antonio SpursToronto RaptorsUtah JazzChicago BullsMiami HeatMemphis GrizzliesNew York KnicksNew Orleans PelicansSacramento KingsOklahoma City ThunderMilwaukee BucksHouston RocketsLos Angeles LakersMinnesota TimberwolvesDon't miss tipoff
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NBA games on December 16, 2026 FAQ
How many NBA games are on December 16, 2026?
13 NBA games are scheduled on December 16, 2026.
What channel are the NBA games on on December 16, 2026?
No TV or streaming provider is listed yet for the scheduled games on December 16, 2026. Check again closer to tipoff because broadcast assignments can change.
What time do NBA games start on December 16, 2026?
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