Home games to be nationally televised on either ABC, ESPN or TNT Sports from the Oklahoma City Arena include:
Los Angeles Lakers, Nov. 23;
Orlando Magic, Dec. 14;
San Antonio Spurs, Dec. 16;
Dallas Mavericks, Dec. 29;
Denver Nuggets, Feb. 19, 2012;
Boston Celtics, Feb. 22, 2012;
Chicago Bulls, April 1, 2012; and
Los Angeles Lakers, April 8, 2012;
A mid-December home stand of four games will feature:
Detroit Pistons, Dec. 12;
Orlando Magic, Dec. 14;
San Antonio Spurs, Dec. 16; and
Minnesota Timberwolves, Dec. 18.
Continuing a holiday tradition, the Thunder will play New Years Eve as part of downtown OKCs Opening Night events, hosting the Phoenix Suns. That match-up comes as part of a five-game home stand to also include:
Dallas Mavericks, Dec. 29;
Portland Trail Blazers, Jan. 3, 2012;
Houston Rockets, Jan. 6, 2012; and
San Antonio Spurs, Jan. 8, 2012.
Next spring come the final two extended home stands of the season. First, in February, straddling the NBA All-Star Weekend:
Golden State Warriors, Feb. 17, 2012;
Denver Nuggets, Feb. 19, 2012;
Boston Celtics, Feb. 22, 2012; and
Charlotte Bobcats, Feb. 28, 2012.
Finally, Aprils home stand features
Chicago Bulls, April 1, 2012;
Golden State Warriors, April 4;
Portland Trail Blazers, April 6; and
Los Angeles Lakers, April 8, 2012.
Pre-season games begin Oct. 17 against the New Orleans Hornets in Wichita, Kan., and Oct. 21st facing the Denver Nuggets in Tulsa. The Thunder also host the Charlotte Bobcats on Oct. 14 and the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 27 at the Oklahoma City Arena as part of the pre-season.