NBA Philippines: FAQs Answered 

Dive into the thrilling court of basketball in the Philippines! It's no secret that basketball holds the crown as the most beloved traditional sports league in the country, boasting a massive fan base that stretches far and wide. Just look at the staggering numbers on the official NBA YouTube channel – Filipino viewers contributed a whopping 620 million views. That's a jaw-dropping one-third of the total audience, surpassing every other nation outside the USA!

With the 23-24 regular season already well underway, many fans are wondering what the action-packed NBA Philippines schedule is looking like for December. Don't worry; Rivalry is here to answer all your FAQs and divulge the NBA schedule in PHT (Philippines Time), so you don't have to miss a second of the action!

NBA Schedule Philippines: Week-by-Week

Below, you'll find the NBA schedule for December and January. All times listed will be in PHT, and match winners will be in bold. This article will be updated frequently to keep up with all ongoing games.

Week 9 (December 19 - 24)

December 21

• 12:00 AM: Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• 12:00 AM: Charlotte Hornets vs. Indiana Pacers
• 12:00 AM: Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic
• 12:00 AM: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• 12:30 AM: New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets
• 12:30 AM: Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets
• 1:00 AM: LA Lakers vs. Chicago Bulls
• 1:00 AM: Atlanta Hawks vs. Houston Rockets
• 1:30 AM: Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers
• 3:00 AM: Boston Celtics vs. Sacramento Kings

December 22

• 12:00 AM: Utah Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons
• 12:30 AM: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• 1:00 AM: SA Spurs vs. Chicago Bulls
• 1:00 AM: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Indiana Pacers
• 1:00 AM: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Orlando Magic
• 1:00 AM: LA Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• 2:00 AM: LA Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• 3:00 AM: Washington Wizards vs. Portland Trail Blazers

December 22

• 12:00 AM: Toronto Raptors vs. Philadelphia 76ers
• 12:30 AM: Denver Nuggets vs. Brooklyn Nets
• 1:00 AM: Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks
• 1:00 AM: Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks
• 3:00 AM: Washington Wizards vs. Golden State Warriors
• 3:00 AM: Phoenix Suns vs. Sacramento Kings

December 23

• 5:30 PM: NY Knicks vs. Milwaukee Bucks
• 8:30 PM: Boston Celtics vs. LA Clippers

December 24

• 12:00 AM: Denver Nuggets vs. Charlotte Hornets
• 12:00 AM: Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic
• 12:00 AM: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Houston Rockets
• 12:30 AM: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Atlanta Hawks
• 12:30 AM: Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets
• 12:30 AM: Utah Jazz vs. Toronto Raptors
• 1:00 AM: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls
• 1:00 AM: LA Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• 1:30 AM: Dallas Mavericks vs. SA Spurs
• 1:30 AM: Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• 3:00 AM: Sacramento Kings vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Week 10 (December 25 - 31)

December 25

• 5:00 PM: Milwaukee Bucks vs. NY Knicks
• 7:30 PM: Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets
• 10:00 PM: Boston Celtics vs. LA Lakers
• 1:00 AM: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat
• 3:30 AM: Phoenix Suns vs. Dallas Mavericks

December 26

• 12:00 AM: Detroit Pistons vs. Brooklyn Nets
• 12:00 AM: Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards
• 1:00 AM: Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls
• 1:00 AM: Indiana Pacers vs. Houston Rockets
• 1:00 AM: New Orleans Pelicans vs. Memphis Grizzlies
• 1:00 AM: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• 1:00 AM: Utah Jazz vs. SA Spurs
• 3:00 AM: Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• 3:00 AM: Charlotte Hornets vs. LA Clippers

December 27

• 12:00 AM: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Orlando Magic
• 12:00 AM: Washington Wizards vs. Toronto Raptors
• 12:30 AM: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets
• 1:00 AM: Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets
• 1:00 AM: NY Knicks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• 1:30 AM: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Dallas Mavericks

December 28

• 12:30 AM: Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics
• 1:00 AM: Indiana Pacers vs. Chicago Bulls
• 1:00 AM: Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• 1:00 AM: Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• 2:00 AM: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Denver Nuggets
• 3:00 AM: Golden State Warriors vs. Miami Heat
• 3:00 AM: SA Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• 3:30 AM: Charlotte Hornets vs. LA Lakers

December 29

• 12:00 AM: NY Knicks vs. Orlando Magic
• 12:00 AM: Brooklyn Nets vs. Washington Wizards
• 12:30 AM: Sacramento Kings vs. Atlanta Hawks
• 12:30 AM: Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics
• 12:30 AM: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
• 1:00 AM: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Houston Rockets
• 2:00 AM: Charlotte Hornets vs. Phoenix Suns
• 2:00 AM: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets
• 3:00 AM: SA Spurs vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• 3:30 AM: LA Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies

December 30

• 10:00 PM: Miami Heat vs. Utah Jazz
• 11:00 PM: Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors
• 12:00 AM: NY Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers
• 1:00 AM: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls
• 1:00 AM: LA Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
• 1:30 AM: Dallas Mavericks vs. Golden State Warriors
• 8:00 PM: Atlanta Hawks vs. Washington Wizards

December 31

• 12:00 AM: LA Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
• 12:00 AM: Brooklyn Nets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
• 12:00 AM: Boston Celtics vs. SA Spurs
• 1:00 AM: Sacramento Kings vs. Memphis Grizzlies 
• 1:00 AM: Orlando Magic vs. Phoenix Suns 

FAQs about NBA and basketball in the Philippines

Why is basketball so big in the Philippines? 

Basketball is immensely popular in the Philippines, partly due to its historical connection to American colonialism. Even after gaining their independence, basketball remains a solid part of Filipino culture. What makes basketball a heartbeat of Filipino sports culture is not just its historical origin but also the electrifying energy it brings to the court. The sport's fast-paced nature has captivated Filipinos' hearts, turning basketball into more than just a sport – it's now a dynamic and integral part of the nation's identity.

Where can I watch NBA live in the Philippines? 

Cignal TV is the official broadcast and digital partner of the NBA in the Philippines. This network airs all regular season and finals games on free and pay-to-watch platforms with One Sports and NBA TV Philippines channels, respectively. 

How do I buy NBA League Pass in the Philippines? 

Experience the thrill of every NBA game, from the regular season to the grandeur of the NBA Finals, all at your fingertips on NBA.com. Packages are available on both NBA.com and the NBA App. For an elevated viewing experience, a premium ad-free option is available at PHP per annum or PHP 650 monthly. Not all matches are available on the NBA League Pass, so check before turning in. 

How can I watch NBA games for free in the Philippines? 

One Sports is your go-to destination for watching NBA games for free in the Philippines, which is channel 41.

What NBA teams are popular in the Philippines? 

In the hearts of Filipino basketball enthusiasts, the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers stand out as two cherished teams. The love goes beyond virtual realms, with the NBA Philippines Store site reporting that the Philippines leads the pack in purchasing Golden State Warriors products and merchandise.

What channel is ESPN on in the Philippines? 

ESPN PH was launched on January 1, 2019. It is seen on ESPN PH's flagship station, DWIT-TV, Channel 26 in Metro Manila. You may have to create an ESPN account to watch the channel. 

When are the NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals?

According to the provisional schedule, the NBA Playoffs will begin on April 20, 2024, as the regular season ends on April 14, 2024. The NBA Finals will take place from June 6 til June 20, if necessary. 

Who was the first Filipino player in the NBA?

Raymond Townsend made history as the first Filipino-American guard to grace the courts of the NBA. Debuting with the Golden State Warriors, he showcased his prowess across his seven-season stint in the league. Outside of his individual achievements, Townsend's journey and presence in the sport paved the way for other Filipino-American players to follow in his footsteps. 

How many NBA players are Filipino? 

Filipino players continue to cement their place in the professional basketball league despite being a smaller country compared to other basketball powerhouses like the USA. Tampa-born player Jordan Clarkson has Filipino roots and has previously played for the LA Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Andray Blatche is also the longest-serving American-Filipino NBA player in history, as he was initially drafted by the Washington Wizards in 2005. His final season was with the Brooklyn Nets in 2014, after which he transitioned to Chinese basketball leagues. 

Final Thoughts

That's all our information on the NBA in the Philippines; we hope you've found this article useful and answered your burning questions. Will the Denver Nuggets be able to replicate their victory from the 22-23 season? Only time will tell. 

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