The National Basketball Association (NBA) calendar for December 2 features two scheduled contests. These games are slated for broadcast across specific platforms. The first matchup involves the New York Knicks playing on the road against the Boston Celtics. This game is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Later in the evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the Golden State Warriors, with an 11:00 PM ET start time. Live programming for the doubleheader will begin at 7:30 PM ET on the designated channels.
The first game highlights the New York Knicks traveling to Boston's TD Garden to compete against the Celtics. The Knicks enter this contest having secured four consecutive victories, demonstrating a period of consistent performance. Their most recent outing resulted in a 116-94 win against the Toronto Raptors on a recent Sunday. In that game, guard Jalen Brunson contributed 18 points, 7 assists, and 6 rebounds. Brunson maintains season averages of 28.5 points per game (ppg) and 6.2 assists per game (apg), leading the team in both statistical categories. Forward Josh Hart also registered 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists during the victory over the Raptors. The Knicks currently hold the second position in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing the Detroit Pistons, and possess the current longest consecutive win streak among teams in their conference.
The Boston Celtics, hosting the Knicks, have recorded six victories in their recent contests. Their latest competition, also on a Sunday, concluded with a 117-115 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. In that game, Jaylen Brown achieved 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists, marking his fourth career triple-double. Guard Payton Pritchard contributed 42 points in the same game, representing his season’s highest scoring total. Brown's season averages include 28.4 ppg, alongside 21.6 field-goal attempts per game, 10.6 field-goals made per game, and 6.8 free-throw attempts per game. Forward Jayson Tatum remains unavailable for play due to a torn Achilles tendon sustained during the previous season. The Celtics will host the Knicks at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.
Following the Eastern Conference matchup, the focus shifts to the Western Conference as the Oklahoma City Thunder will compete against the Golden State Warriors. This game is scheduled to take place at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The tip-off for this contest is set for 11:00 PM ET. Both of the December 2 games, the New York Knicks versus Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder versus Golden State Warriors, will be available for live streaming. The Knicks-Celtics game is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET, followed by the Thunder-Warriors game at 11:00 PM ET.
