The NBA is in full swing as teams prepare for the playoffs, with the All-Star break and a whirlwind trade window behind them.
With LeBron James out for at least two weeks due to injury, the Los Angeles Lakers will have to navigate the path ahead without him, but this week’s action offers plenty of excitement. Every game matters in deciding playoff seeding and momentum as the postseason race gets closer.
What NBA games can you watch in Australia and New Zealand on ESPN?
Week 21:
Tuesday, March 11
- Portland Trail Blazers vs. Golden State Warriors, 1pm, ESPN
Wednesday, March 12
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers, 10:30am, ESPN
Thursday, March 13
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Boston Celtics, 10:30am, ESPN
- Minnesota Timberwolves vs Denver Nuggets, 1:00pm, ESPN
Friday, March 14
- LA Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 10:30am, ESPN
- Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors, 1:00pm, ESPN
Saturday, March 15
- Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat, 10:30am, ESPN
- Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets, 12:30pm, ESPN
Sunday, March 16
- NY Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors, 11:30am, ESPN
Monday, March 17
- Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks, 12pm, ESPN
How to Watch the NBA in New Zealand and Australia
With Foxtel, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and SKY NZ, basketball fans can watch all of the Week 21 NBA action live on ESPN and ESPN 2. The ESPN App also allows you to stream games, so you never miss a second of the action.
NBA Stars from New Zealand and Australia
Top players from Australia and New Zealand are still present in the NBA, and this season, a number of them have made an impact. Watch these stars as they display their skill on the world’s largest basketball platform.
- Josh Giddey, Chicago Bulls
- Dante Exum, Dallas Mavericks
- Josh Green, Charlotte Hornets
- Joe Ingles, Minnesota Timberwolves
- Dyson Daniels, Atlanta Hawks
- Patty Mills, LA Clippers
- Matisse Thybulle, Portland Trail Blazers
- Duop Reath, Portland Trail Blazers
- Steven Adams, Houston Rockets
- Jock Landale, Houston Rockets
- Ben Simmons, LA Clippers
- Johnny Furphy, Indiana Pacers
- Jack McVeigh (Houston Rockets), Alex Ducas (Oklahoma City Thunder), and Luke Travers (Cleveland
- Cavaliers), all enter the season on two-way deals.
Discovering More NBA Coverage-
For the most up-to-date NBA news, highlights, statistics, and comprehensive features, head over to the ESPN NBA section.
If you’re seeking expert insights from an Australian viewpoint, check out Nothing But Net, which offers exclusive NBA coverage through three weekly shows on ESPN:
– Wednesday & Friday Mornings (after the NFL season) – Get pre-game insights just before the live NBA games.
– Nothing But Net: Weekend Edition – Tune in on Saturdays for a deep dive into significant matchups and storylines.
– Nothing But Net: Aussie Hoops – A weekly show dedicated to covering Australian and New Zealand players in the NBA.
You can also catch all the basketball action anytime on ESPN’s YouTube channel!
