Why are there no NBA games on February 20, 21, and 22?
The NBA takes a short break from the regular season schedule each year for the All-Star competition. Games will resume on Thursday, February 23.
The NBA All-Star Weekend finished up on Sunday with an exciting victory by Team Giannis, who broke Team LeBron’s five-time winning streak in their 184-175 victory.
2023 NBA All-Star Weekend’s most spectacular moments
Of course, there has to be a short break after the All-Star game before resuming the regular season NBA games, but don’t fret. It’s just three days! In fact, the All-Star Weekend is the only time that players are guaranteed some days off during the season, though that’s only if they’re not participating. The contest came to an end on Sunday, and the NBA games will resume as scheduled on Thursday, February 23.
NBA games for Thursday, February 23
There will be no NBA games on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday this week following the All-Star Weekend. Games will resume on Thursday, February 23 with nine games scheduled to take place that day.
7 p.m. ET
- Denver Nuggets at Cleveland Cavaliers
- Boston Celtics at Indiana Pacers
- Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic
7:30 p.m. ET
- Memphis Grizzlies at Philadelphia 76ers
- New Orleans Pelicans at Toronto Raptors
8:30 p.m. ET
- San Antonio Spurs at Dallas Mavericks
9 p.m. ET
- Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz
10 p.m. ET
- Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles Lakers
- Portland Trail Blazers at Sacramento Kings
NBA games for Friday, February 24
7 p.m. ET
- New York Knicks at Washington Wizards
7:30 p.m. ET
- Cleveland Cavaliers at Atlanta Hawks
- Miami Heat at Milwaukee Bucks
8 p.m. ET
- Charlotte Hornets at Minnesota Timberwolves
- Brooklyn Nets at Chicago Bulls
10 p.m. ET
- Oklahoma City Thunder at Phoenix Suns
- Houston Rockets at Golden State Warriors
10:30 p.m. ET
- Sacramento Kings at Los Angeles Clippers