NBA Schedule: Who Plays Today – Dec 29, 2025

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NBA Week 11: Full Schedule, Broadcast Details, and Playoff Picture Emerging for 2025-26 Season

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A packed NBA schedule kicks off this week, with 11 games slated for Monday, December 29, 2025, offering fans a full slate of basketball action as the league surpasses the first third of the 2025-26 regular season. The competitive landscape is already beginning too take shape, with several teams establishing themselves as early contenders.

Did you know? – The NBA introduced the shot clock in the 1954-55 season to speed up the game and encourage more scoring.

Today’s NBA Matchups: December 29, 2025

Here’s a complete look at the matchups scheduled for today, along with their respective broadcast details, all times listed are Central Mexico Time:

  • Charlotte Hornets vs.Milwaukee Bucks: 6:00 PM, NBA League Pass
  • Washington Wizards vs. Phoenix Suns: 6:00 PM,NBA League Pass
  • Brooklyn Nets vs. Golden State Warriors: 6:30 PM, NBA League Pass
  • Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets: 6:30 PM, NBA League Pass
  • Toronto Raptors vs.Orlando Magic: 6:30 PM, NBA League Pass
  • Houston Rockets vs. Indiana Pacers: 7:00 PM, NBA League Pass
  • San Antonio Spurs vs.Cleveland Cavaliers: 7:00 PM, ESPN 2 / Disney+ / NBA League Pass
  • New Orleans Pelicans vs. New York knicks: 7:00 PM, NBA League Pass
  • Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 7:00 PM, NBA League Pass
  • Oklahoma City Thunder vs.Atlanta Hawks: 7:00 PM, NBA League Pass
  • Portland Trail Blazers vs. Dallas Mavericks: 9:30 PM, ESPN 2 / Disney+ / NBA League Pass
Pro tip – NBA teams often adjust their strategies based on opponent tendencies. Analyzing scouting reports is crucial for gaining a competitive edge.

Where to Watch NBA Games LIVE

Fans can catch all the action live thru a variety of platforms. Most games will be available via NBA League Pass, while select matchups, including the Spurs-Cavaliers and Trail Blazers-mavericks games, will also be broadcast on ESPN 2 and Disney+.

Reader question – Playoff seeding is determined by regular season record. Tiebreakers include head-to-head record and division standings.

NBA Standings: Early Playoff Projections

As the season progresses,the playoff picture is becoming clearer. In the Western conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder currently lead the way with an impressive 27-5 record. They are closely followed by the san Antonio Spurs (23-8), Denver Nuggets (22-9), los Angeles Lakers (20-10), Houston rockets (19-10), and the Minnesota Timberwolves (20-12), all positioning themselves strongly for postseason contention.

The Eastern Conference is proving to be more competitive, with the Detroit Pistons holding the top spot at 24-8. The New York Knicks (29-9), Boston Celtics (19-12), Toronto Raptors (19-14), Orlando Magic (18-14), and Philadelphia 76ers (16-

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