ESPN will televise an NBA doubleheader Friday, January 20, beginning with the first-place Los Angeles Lakers and NBA scoring leader Kobe Bryant visiting the Orlando Magic and NBA rebounding leader Dwight Howard at 8 p.m. ET.  Mike Breen and analyst Jeff Van Gundy will provide commentary with Lisa Salters reporting.  In the nightcap, the Los Angeles Clippers and All-Star Blake Griffin will host the Minnesota Timberwolves and their dynamic duo of Ricky Rubio and Kevin Love.  Dan Shulman will call the action with analyst Hubie Brown and reporter Ric Bucher.  ESPN’s coverage will begin with Kia NBA Countdown at 7:30 p.m. with analysts Magic Johnson, Michael Wilbon, Jon Barry and Chris Broussard.

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