February 4, 2012

Fans Select San Antonio Spurs @ Miami Heat for NBA TV’s Tuesday Fan Night Game

Fans Select San Antonio Spurs @ Miami Heat for NBA TV’s Tuesday Fan Night Game

Fan voted on the San Antonio Spurs @ Miami Heat will air this Tuesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV’s Fan Night. Host Ernie Johnson and analysts Chris Webber and Kevin McHale will begin coverage at 7 p.m. (ET) with the AutoTrader.com Pregame show.

The “Los Spurs vs. El Heat” game is also part of the NBA’s 2010 Noche Latina (Latin Nights) initiative with special coverage of various games and honoring the numerous Latino players throughout the month of March. In addition to coverage on NBA TV, NBA.com is hosting a special Noche Latina section with photo galleries and video clips showcasing the many Latino players in the NBA.

Voting for Fan Night will continue on NBA.com from Tuesday, March 16 (8 a.m. ET) – Thursday, March 18 (Midnight ET) as fans select the match-up for Tues., March 23. Fans can choose between the following:

· Charlotte Bobcats @ Washington Wizards

· Indiana Pacers @ Detroit Pistons

· Denver Nuggets @ New York Knicks

· L.A. Clippers @ Dallas Mavericks

The network will also showcase other live games, including tonight, Friday, March 12 at 8 p.m. (ET) with the Denver Nuggets @ Charlotte Hornets, Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. (ET) with the Orlando Magic @ Washington Wizards and Sunday, March 14 at 9 p.m. (ET) with the Toronto Raptors @ Portland Trail Blazers

Fans can let their voices be heard every Tuesday during The Jump on NBA.com a live, interactive show designed for the ultimate NBA fan, where fans can submit questions and comments via NBA.com, Facebook or Twitter.  Host Kyle Montgomery, analysts Dennis Scott and Brent Barry and ‘chat-master’ Sekou Smith will respond and give their comments and analysis on everything happening around the league. The show will stream live each week at 1 p.m. ET on NBA.com and re-air at 5:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV.

International basketball is highlighted every Saturday at 1 p.m. (ET) on NBA TV when the network presents the Euroleague Game of the Week. This Saturday, March 13, the network will air Regal FC Barcelona vs. Partizan. Regal FC Barcelona’s roster includes Ricky Rubio (2009 Timberwolves draft pick), Juan Carlos Navarro (formerly of the Grizzlies), Fran Vazquez (11th overall 2005 NBA Draft pick by Magic).

NBA TV PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE:

MARCH 12 – MARCH 14

FRIDAY, MARCH 12
7- 7:30 p.m. NBA GameTime
7:30- 8 p.m. AutoTrader.com Pregame Show Rick Kamla, Steve Smith, Cheryl Miller
8- 10:30 p.m. NBA Regular Season: Denver Nuggets @ New Orleans Hornets Local Announcers
10:30 p.m- 1a.m. NBA GameTime Friday Presented by the United States Marine Corps Rick Kamla, Steve Smith, Cheryl Miller
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
1- 3 p.m. Euroleague Game of the Week: Regal FC Barcelona vs. Partizan

6:30- 7 p.m. AutoTrader.com Pregame Show Matt Winer, Eric Snow, Cheryl Miller
7- 9:30 p.m. NBA Regular Season: Orlando Magic @ Washington Wizards Local Announcers
9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. NBA GameTime Presented by Hyundai Matt Winer, Eric Snow, Cheryl Miller
SUNDAY, MARCH 14
7- 8:30 p.m. NBA GameTime Marc Fein, Steve Smith
8:30- 9 p.m. AutoTrader.com Pregame Show Marc Fein, Steve Smith
9- 11:30 p.m. NBA Regular Season: Toronto Raptors @ Portland Trail Blazers Local Announcers
11:30 p.m.- 12 a.m. NBA GameTime Presented by Hyundai Marc Fein, Steve Smith
12 – 1 a.m. NBA GameTime Marc Fein, Steve Smith

MARCH 8 – MARCH 14

NBA TV  SCHEDULE (all times ET): MARCH 15- MARCH 21
MONDAY, MARCH 15
12-1 p.m. NBA.COM FANTASY INSIDER Rick Kamla, Dennis Scott

8 p.m.- 1:30 a.m. NBA GameTime Matt Winer, Brent Barry, Eric Snow
TUESDAY, MARCH 16 : FAN NIGHT
1 p.m. (NBA.com) The Jump on NBA.com Kyle Montgomery, Dennis Scott, Brent Barry

5-6 p.m. The Jump on NBA.com (NBA.com Re-Air) Kyle Montgomery, Dennis Scott, Brent Barry
6-6:30 p.m. THE BEAT Marc Fein, David Aldridge

7- 7:30 p.m. AutoTrader.com Pregame Show Ernie Johnson, Kevin McHale, Chris Webber
7:30- 10 p.m. NBA Regular Season: Toronto Raptors @ L.A. Lakers Local Announcers
10 – 10:30 p.m. NBA GameTime Presented by Hyundai Ernie Johnson, Kevin McHale, Chris Webber
10:30p.m. – 1a.m. NBA GameTime Rick Kamla, Steve Smith
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
4-4:30 p.m. NBA D-League Central Rick Kamla
4:30- 6:30 p.m. NBA D-League Regular Season: TBD Local Announcers
7- 7:30 p.m. All-Access with Ahmad Ahmad Rashad
7:30- 8 p.m. REAL NBA
8- 8:30 p.m. NBA Special
8:30- 9 p.m. All-Access with Ahmad (Reair)
9- 11 p.m. NBA GameTime Matt Winer, Eric Snow, Kenny Smith

12- 2 a.m. NBA GameTime Matt Winer, Eric Snow
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
7 p.m.- 2 a.m. BEST OF THE 2000′s : NBAE Presents 2008
FRIDAY, MARCH 19
7- 8 p.m. NBA GameTime
8- 8:30 p.m. AutoTrader.com Pregame Show Rick Kamla, Steve Smith, Mike Fratello
8:30- 11 p.m. NBA Regular Season: Boston Celtics @ Houston Rockets Local Announcers
11 p.m- 2 a.m. NBA GameTime Friday Presented by the United States Marine Corps Rick Kamla, Steve Smith, Mike Fratello
SATURDAY, MARCH 20
1- 3 p.m. Euroleague Game of the Week: BC Khimki vs. Olympiakos

8-8:30 p.m. NBA GameTime Matt Winer, Eric Snow
8:30- 9 p.m. AutoTrader.com Pregame Show Matt Winer, Eric Snow
9- 11:30 p.m. NBA Regular Season: New Orleans Hornets @ Utah Jazz Local Announcers
11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. NBA GameTime Presented by Hyundai Matt Winer, Eric Snow
SUNDAY, MARCH 21
7- 8 p.m. NBA GameTime Marc Fein, Steve Smith

11 p.m. – 1 a.m. NBA GameTime Marc Fein, Steve Smith

NBA Digital is the NBA’s extensive cross-platform portfolio of digital assets jointly managed by the NBA and Turner Sports. This robust offering includes NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE PASS, NBA LEAGUE PASS Broadband, NBA Mobile, NBADLEAGUE.com and WNBA.com.

Turner Sports, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., presents some of the best and most popular sporting events worldwide and is a leader in televised and online sports programming.  With events airing on TBS and TNT, Turner Sports’ line-up includes NASCAR and NASCAR.COM, the NBA, Major League Baseball, professional golf, PGATOUR.COM and PGA.com.  Turner Sports and the NBA also jointly manage NBA Digital, which includes NBA TV, NBA.com, NBA LEAGUE PASS, NBA LEAGUE PASS Broadband, NBA Mobile, NBADLEAGUE.com and WNBA.com.

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