NBA Sunday Schedule: Celtics-Cavaliers, Knicks-Lakers, and More – TV Times & Streaming Options

NBA fans have a full slate of games to enjoy on Sunday, March 8, 2026, with four games scheduled for national television and six additional games available via NBA League Pass. Here’s a complete guide to the day’s schedule, including TV channels and live streaming options.

Nationally Televised NBA Games

Four games will be broadcast on national television, offering fans a variety of exciting matchups. These games are too available for live streaming on mobile devices.

• Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. 1:00 PM ET, 10:00 AM PT. ABC. Streaming available on the ESPN app. This game features the return of Jayson Tatum to the road after a remarkably quick recovery from a torn Achilles tendon.
• New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers – Crypto.com Arena. 3:30 PM ET, 12:30 PM PT. ABC. Streaming available on the ESPN app.
• Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs – Frost Bank Center. 8:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM PT. NBC. Spanish-language broadcast on Telemundo. Streaming available on the Peacock app.
• Charlotte Hornets vs. Phoenix Suns – Mortgage Matchup Center. 10:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM PT. NBC Sports Network. Streaming available on the Peacock app.

NBA League Pass Schedule

Six additional games will be available exclusively through NBA League Pass, the NBA’s paid subscription streaming service.

• Detroit Pistons vs. Miami Heat – Kaseya Center. 6:00 PM ET, 3:00 PM PT.
• Dallas Mavericks vs. Toronto Raptors – Scotiabank Arena. 6:00 PM ET, 3:00 PM PT.
• Washington Wizards vs. New Orleans Pelicans – Smoothie King Center. 7:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM PT.
• Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks – Fiserv Forum. 8:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM PT.
• Indiana Pacers vs. Portland Trail Blazers – Moda Center. 9:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM PT.
• Chicago Bulls vs. Sacramento Kings – Golden 1 Center. 9:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM PT.

Audio Streaming Options

Audio broadcasts of all games will be available live on SiriusXM satellite radio and the SiriusXM app, both requiring a paid subscription.

Source: Sporting News, ESPN