The NBA will make history on Monday, Jan. 19, with its first-ever Martin Luther King Jr. Day quadruple-header, broadcasting four consecutive games on NBC and Peacock.
At a Glance
- Four games tip off from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET on Jan. 19
- Six Eastern Conference and two Western Conference teams featured
- Peacock streams every contest; NBC carries three on linear TV
- Reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder headline the Western squads
Why it matters: Fans get an unprecedented 11-hour hoops marathon honoring Dr. King’s legacy without changing channels.
Full Schedule & Times
| Matchup | Tip (ET/PT) | TV | Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Bucks at Atlanta Hawks | 1:00 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT | – | Peacock exclusive |
| Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers | 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT | NBC | Peacock |
| Dallas Mavericks at New York Knicks | 5:00 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT | NBC | Peacock |
| Boston Celtics at Detroit Pistons | 8:00 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT | NBC | Peacock |
Eastern Conference Showcase
The day leans East: six of the eight teams hail from the Eastern Conference.
- Detroit Pistons host the Boston Celtics in the nightcap.
- New York Knicks welcome Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks for the mid-afternoon slot.
- Cleveland Cavaliers draw the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder in the second game.
- Atlanta Hawks open the slate against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Western Firepower
Only two Western Conference clubs make the cut, but they arrive with star power:
- Oklahoma City Thunder enter as defending champions.
- Dallas Mavericks bring MVP candidate Luka Dončić to Madison Square Garden.
How to Watch
Peacock streams every game; NBC airs the final three matchups on broadcast television. Coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET and concludes after 8 p.m. ET.
Key Takeaways
- First-time quadruple-header caps an 11-hour basketball marathon.
- Peacock exclusivity for Bucks-Hawks; all other games simulcast on NBC.
- Eastern Conference dominance: six of eight teams.
- Reigning champs Thunder face Cavaliers in primetime preview.
