ESPN will televise a Friday NBA doubleheader January 6, beginning with an Eastern Conference showdown when the Orlando Magic and Dwight Howard host the Chicago Bulls and reigning MVP Derrick Rose at 8 p.m. ET.  Mike Breen will provide commentary with analyst Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Lisa Salters.  In the nightcap, the Phoenix Suns and Steve Nash will host the Portland Trail Blazers and LaMarcus Aldridge at 10:30 p.m.  Dan Shulman and analyst Hubie Brown will have the call.  Coverage will begin with Kia NBA Countdown at 7:30 p.m. with analysts Magic Johnson, Jon Barry, Michael Wilbon and Chris Broussard.

In addition, ESPN2’s NBA Coast to Coast – an interactive whiparound-format show – will return on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 9 p.m.  The weekly show features live look-ins to games around the league, fan engagement via social media, fantasy updates, highlights, and more.

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