What happened: NBA TV will air The Association at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday to preview the league's 14-game slate. The studio broadcast will preview matchups including Philadelphia at Detroit and Dallas at San Antonio.

Why it matters: The broadcast provides central coverage for a heavy regular-season slate across the league. Both featured games bring conference rivals into early-season matchups as teams navigate the November schedule.

What to watch: The Dallas Mavericks tip off against the San Antonio Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday following studio coverage.