Thu Nov 20 02:40:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

ESPN will broadcast an NBA doubleheader on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, featuring the Cavaliers vs. Rockets followed by the Knicks vs. Mavericks. The Cavaliers/Rockets game sees Donovan Mitchell facing Kevin Durant. The Knicks/Mavericks game features Jalen Brunson against rookie Cooper Flagg. NBA Countdown gets a new team for the night.

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ESPN Set to Deliver NBA Doubleheader Showdown on November 19th

NEW YORK – ESPN is gearing up for a high-octane NBA doubleheader on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, presented by State Farm. The evening promises exciting matchups as the league heats up.

Coverage tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET with the Cleveland Cavaliers, led by Donovan Mitchell, hosting the Houston Rockets and Kevin Durant, who are eager to extend their current four-game winning streak. Mark Jones will be on the play-by-play, with Doris Burke providing expert analysis and Katie George reporting live from the sidelines.

The night continues at 9:30 p.m. ET with the New York Knicks, starring reigning Clutch Player of the Year Jalen Brunson, facing off against the Dallas Mavericks. All eyes will be on Dallas as they showcase their highly touted first overall pick, rookie sensation Cooper Flagg. The broadcast will be exclusive in the Dallas market. The legendary Mike Breen will call the action, joined by analysts Richard Jefferson and Tim Legler, with Jorge Sedano reporting from courtside.

Leading into the doubleheader, ESPN will premiere the revamped “NBA Countdown” at 6:30 p.m. ET, presented by Popeyes. Hosted by Malika Andrews, the show will feature Senior NBA Writer Brian Windhorst, NBA Analysts Kendrick Perkins and Michael Malone, and Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania, providing pre-game analysis and insights.

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