Sunday is a four-game day that starts with the NBA on ABC. The Celtics visit Orlando in the afternoon, the Pacers host Brooklyn, and the night closes with two games in California: Clippers-Warriors on Peacock and the Raptors at the Lakers.
🏀 Game of the Day: Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic
3:30 PM ET | ABC
An Eastern Conference matchup on national TV at Kia Center. Paul George and Derrick White lead a Celtics team still building its identity after the summer trade of Jaylen Brown.
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner lead an Orlando team built on size and defense. The Magic want to show they belong in the East’s top tier, and a home win on ABC would send a message.
Prediction: Orlando’s defense and Banchero’s scoring win a low-scoring afternoon game.
Brooklyn Nets vs. Indiana Pacers
5:00 PM ET | YES Network | DAZN IND
Michael Porter Jr. and the Nets visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where Tyrese Haliburton and Jay Huff lead the Pacers.
Prediction: Indiana wins at home.
LA Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors
8:30 PM ET | Peacock | NBC Sports Bay Area
Stephen Curry comes in hot after his eight-three night against the Lakers. Darius Garland and the Clippers visit Chase Center, where Brandin Podziemski and the Warriors’ guards will push the pace.
Prediction: Golden State wins behind another big Curry night.
Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
9:00 PM ET | Spectrum SportsNet | Sportsnet
Luka Dončić and Deandre Ayton return home after Friday’s game in San Francisco to host Scottie Barnes and the Raptors at Crypto.com Arena.
Prediction: The Lakers win at home behind Luka.
Game Context Overview
Sunday is short but well spread out, from an ABC matinee in Orlando to a late West Coast doubleheader. Curry’s hot shooting and Luka at home make the evening games worth staying up for.