NBA: Breaking down 5 must-see games on MLK Day

Breaking down the top 5 NBA games on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, featuring a primetime Western Conference clash

The NBA schedule has two key dates every year. The first is the Christmas Day slate as the NBA usually gets Christmas Day all to itself when it comes to the sports world.

The second key date is Martin Luther King Jr. Day as the league always makes sure to not only celebrate such an important figure in American history but also to have a full days schedule that features key games among the league’s best.

This year’s MLK Day features 11 games including five games that will be televised on either NBA TV or TNT. It’s always an action-packed day that brings plenty of intrigue.

Here is a look at the top five games that take place that day.

(Note: Games are in order of what time they play)