Luka Doncic slated for Oct. 21 ESPN slot at 10 p.m. ET

Both sides scoreless with tip still pending

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Luka Magic RETURNS Wednesday, October 21 at 10:00pm/et on ESPN ✨ Via @NBA on X

What happened: The Oct. 21 window is listed at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN under the Luka Magic billing. The game has not started yet.

Why it matters: The late national window puts the matchup in a standalone viewing spot during opening week. A scheduled October date places it at the start of the 2026-27 slate.

What to watch: The next step is the scheduled tip Oct. 21 at 10 p.m. ET.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-16T15:39:21.350470+00:00

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