Thu, Dec 17
7:00 PM ET
Official
7:00 PM ET
Portland Trail BlazersAwayPOR
at
Indiana PacersHomeIND
Thu, December 17th at 7:00 PM EST
TBA
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
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NBA Games on December 17, 2026
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Quick answer
3 NBA games on Thursday, December 17, 2026
3 NBA games are scheduled on December 17, 2026.
Games
3
Teams playing
6
National TV
0
Arenas
3
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NBA games on December 17, 2026
Portland Trail BlazersAwayPOR
Indiana PacersHomeIND
Thu, Dec 17
7:00 PM ET
Official
7:00 PM ET
Dallas MavericksAwayDAL
at
Philadelphia 76ersHomePHI
Thu, December 17th at 7:00 PM EST
TBA
Wells Fargo Center
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9:00 PM ET
Official
9:00 PM ET
Atlanta HawksAwayATL
at
Denver NuggetsHomeDEN
Thu, December 17th at 9:00 PM EST
TBA
Pepsi Center
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TV & streaming
Where to watch NBA games on December 17
TV listings are still to be announced
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Matchups at a glance
NBA games to watch on December 17
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7:00 PM ETTBA
PORatINDPortland Trail Blazers at Indiana Pacers
Bankers Life Fieldhouse
7:00 PM ETTBA
DALatPHIDallas Mavericks at Philadelphia 76ers
Wells Fargo Center
9:00 PM ETTBA
ATLatDENAtlanta Hawks at Denver Nuggets
Pepsi Center
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NBA games on December 17, 2026 FAQ
How many NBA games are on December 17, 2026?
3 NBA games are scheduled on December 17, 2026.
What channel are the NBA games on on December 17, 2026?
No TV or streaming provider is listed yet for the scheduled games on December 17, 2026. Check again closer to tipoff because broadcast assignments can change.
What time do NBA games start on December 17, 2026?
Each matchup above shows the tipoff in your browser's timezone. Eastern Time remains underneath so you can compare it with U.S. broadcast listings.
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