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NBA Doubleheader Set for January 20, 2026!

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Summary

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NBC and Peacock will broadcast a Coast 2 Coast Tuesday NBA doubleheader on January 20, 2026, following NBC Sports' first Martin Luther King Day quadruple header on January 19.
Dallas Mavericks meet New York Knicks at 5 p.m. ET.
Boston Celtics face Detroit Pistons at 8 p.m. ET.
San Antonio Spurs will play Houston Rockets at 8 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Lakers will play Denver Nuggets at 10 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

The NBA's Martin Luther King Day quadruple header debuted in 2024, celebrating Dr. King's legacy and promoting equality in sports. This event aligns with the establishment of Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday in 1983, first observed in 1986, and reflects a growing trend of sports organizations advocating for social justice, similar to the NFL's "Take a Knee" movement initiated in 2016.

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Story summary

NBC and Peacock will broadcast a Coast 2 Coast Tuesday NBA doubleheader on January 20, 2026, following NBC Sports' first Martin Luther King Day quadruple header on January 19.
Dallas Mavericks meet New York Knicks at 5 p.m. ET.
Boston Celtics face Detroit Pistons at 8 p.m. ET.
San Antonio Spurs will play Houston Rockets at 8 p.m. ET.
Los Angeles Lakers will play Denver Nuggets at 10 p.m. ET.

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