San Antonio Spurs (43-17) @ Philadelphia 76ers (33-26) – Tuesday, Mar 3rd

8:00 PM ET | 1:30 AM London (Wed) | 10:30 AM Tokyo (Wed) – NBC/Peacock

The Spurs continue their East Coast road trip, making their only stop in Philadelphia this season. The 76ers have a losing record at home against teams above .500 and will be playing without Joel Embiid and Paul George.

Oklahoma City Thunder (46-15) @ New York Knicks (39-22) – Wed, Mar 4th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Thurs) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN

The beat-up Thunder heads to New York. This is the first matchup between these teams this season, but how much will we really be able to tell with all the injuries?

Los Angeles Lakers (35-24) @ Denver Nuggets (37-24) – Thursday, Mar 5th

10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Fri) | 12:00 PM Tokyo (Fri) – Prime Video

The first of two matchups between the Lakers and the Nuggets over the next nine days. LA has a 1-0 lead in the season series, but Denver played that game without some big parts of its rotation, including superstar Nikola Jokic.

Vegas Golden Knights (28-18-4) @ Detroit Red Wings (34-20-6) –Wednesday, Mar 4th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Thurs) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN+

Ivan Barbashev’s second-period goal was the only tally in their November meeting. With both teams squarely in the playoff hunt in their respective conferences, the rematch could also come down to the wire.

Buffalo Sabres (35-19-6) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (31-15-13) – Thursday, Mar 5th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Fri) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Fri) – ESPN

Two surprising Eastern Conference playoff teams face off. Pittsburgh won both previous meetings this season, but it’ll be shorthanded in the series finale. Is this where Buffalo gets the win it needs?

Clemson (21-8) @ No. 17 North Carolina (23-6) – Tuesday, Mar 3rd

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Wed) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Wed) – ESPN

Clemson and North Carolina battle for fourth place in the ACC. Who will grab the upper hand for a double-bye in next week’s conference tournament.

No. 9 Nebraska (25-4) @ UCLA (19-10) – Tuesday, Mar 3rd

11:00 PM ET | 4:00 AM London (Wed) | 1:00 PM Tokyo (Wed) – FS1

On paper, Nebraska cruises to a win. However, UCLA has been a dangerous team at home, already securing two top-10 victories this season. Could Nebraska be its third victim?

No. 22 Miami (FL) (23-6) @ SMU (19-10) – Wednesday, Mar 4th

7:00 PM ET | 12:00 AM London (Thurs) | 9:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN

SMU upset Miami’s football team in November, and its basketball team desperately needs to do the same. The Mustangs had hopes of making the NCAA Tournament but find themselves on the outside looking in after two bad losses.

New York Yankees (8-2) @ Boston Red Sox (5-4) – Wednesday, Mar 4th

1:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM London | 3:00 AM Tokyo (Thurs) – ESPN/MLB.TV

ESPN’s first spring training broadcast of 2026 features the MLB’s biggest rivalry. With nothing at stake in an exhibition, how heated will it really get?

Chinese Taipei vs. Australia – Wednesday, Mar 4th

10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Thurs) | 12:00 PM Tokyo (Thurs) – FS1

The first game of the 2026 World Baseball Classic features Chinese Taipei and Australia in a Group C battle in Japan. Chinese Taipei barely qualified for the field but is considered one of the best international teams in the world.

Czechia vs. Korea – Thursday, Mar 5th

5:00 AM ET | 10:00 AM London | 7:00 PM Tokyo – FS1

These two teams met in an exhibition last year. Czechia only won one game in the 2023 WBC, but it will be one of the stories of this tournament as the sport continues to grow in its country.

Australia vs. Czechia – Thursday, Mar 5th

10:00 PM ET | 3:00 AM London (Fri) | 12:00 PM Tokyo (Fri) – FS1

Not much of a rest for Czechia, while Australia gets a full day. How much will that matter?

Netflix: Bruce Bruce: I Ain’t Playin

Comedian Bruce Bruce gives his thoughts on fame, family, and evolving norms in a new stand-up special.

Netflix: Blue Therapy

A reality series following couples trying to fix their relationships through professional counseling.

Paramount+: School Spirits – Season 3 Finale

After some spirits have found their way through the wall into the real world, chaos is set to break loose. Is this when Maddie returns to the living world?

Hulu: RJ Decker – Series Premiere

A former news photographer and ex-con becomes a private investigator in South Florida. Follow his journey with an unlikely group of companions as they take on some bizarre cases.

Apple TV: The Hunt

Longtime hunting friends encounter a group of fellow hunters in the woods. Suddenly, the old group is a target for sport. After retaliating, they try to return to their normal lives, keeping the secret to themselves.

Netflix: Vladimir

A comedy series following a middle-aged professor’s obsession with a younger colleague. The blurred lines between fantasy and reality threaten her other relationships and career.

Peacock: Ted – Season 2

The origin story of John Bennett and his raunchy come-to-life Teddy Bear continues, following the Bennett family during John’s high school years. Season 2 focuses on their hijinx as John navigates his final year of high school.

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