Sunday Night Lakers-Knicks Basketball Game Tips Off Action at MSG on NBC, Peacock

NBC Sports is gearing up for an electrifying Sunday Night Basketball series, starting this Sunday, February 1st. Kicking off the action-packed doubleheader will be the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden at 7 p.m. ET. Following this showdown, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Denver Nuggets at 9:30 p.m. ET, with both games airing on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo.

Sunday Night Basketball promises to deliver top-notch NBA games featuring the league’s brightest stars, all presented with NBC Sports’ signature storytelling flair. Taking a page from the immensely popular Sunday Night Football, Sunday Night Basketball will have a star-studded opening featuring Grammy Award-winning artist Lenny Kravitz, ushering in a new era of NBA on NBC.

Exciting news broke last week that legendary sports broadcaster Bob Costas will return to NBC to cover baseball and will make an appearance during the pre-game coverage of Lakers-Knicks. Costas, a seasoned pro with 12 seasons of NBA coverage under his belt from 1990-2002, is a recognizable face to basketball fans and adds to the air of anticipation for what’s to come.

Debuting on Sunday as well is Basketball Night in America, NBC Sports’ weekly NBA studio show that promises to bring viewers even closer to the on-court action. Hosted by Maria Taylor alongside NBA Hall of Famers Carmelo Anthony, Vince Carter, and Tracy McGrady, BNIA will provide fans with an inside look at different NBA arenas each week.

In the Lakers-Knicks game, fans can expect an East vs. West showdown featuring superstars like LeBron James and Luka Dončić. As the NBA All-Star starter for the fifth time, Dončić will be facing off against James, a 21-time NBA All-Star. The Knicks, coming off a successful prior season that saw them advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, are looking to extend their winning streak against the Lakers.

For the Thunder-Nuggets matchup, reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will lead Oklahoma City against 2023 NBA champion Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets. This Western Conference showdown is set to be a thrilling game to cap off an adrenaline-filled Sunday night of basketball action.

With seasoned pros like Mike Tirico, Reggie Miller, and Jamal Crawford on the call, fans can expect top-notch commentary and analysis throughout the games. Plus, catch up with insights and highlights on Telemundo from Álvaro Martín, Greivis Vásquez, and Diego Balado in Spanish.

Sunday Night Basketball marks a new era for NBA coverage on NBC, and with a lineup like this, fans are in for an unforgettable experience. So grab your snacks and settle in for a night of thrilling basketball action!