ESPN & NBA to Document Miami Heat's Pursuit of Record Winning Streak

By: Tyler Peterson Mar. 27, 2013

ESPN is teaming up with the NBA to document the Miami Heat's historic pursuit of the record win streak by televising the Miami Heat at Charlotte Bobcats game on Friday, April 5, at 8 p.m. ET and the Heat's potential record-tying game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m.

"We're excited to document this potentially historic sports moment with the help of our friends at the NBA," said Norby Williamson, ESPN executive Vice president, programming & acquisitions. "With the flexibility they've allowed us, we're able to serve NBA fans and our viewers to the fullest."

ESPN will also televise tonight's previously scheduled Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls game at 8 p.m.

The 33-game record win streak was set by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers. The Heat have won 27 straight games entering action Wednesday.

Miami Heat on ESPN
Date Time (ET) Game Potential Streak Network
Wed., Mar. 27 8 p.m. Miami Heat at Chicago Bulls Gm. 28 ESPN, WatchESPN
Fri., Apr. 5* 8 p.m. Miami Heat at Charlotte Bobcats Gm. 32 ESPN, WatchESPN
Sat., Apr. 6* 7:30 p.m. Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers Gm. 33** ESPN, WatchESPN
*Subject to local blackout | **record-tying

Additional notes

· The Heat-Bobcats game on 4/5 will replace the previously scheduled Oklahoma City Thunder at Indiana Pacers ESPN telecast.
· The Heat-Bobcats game on 4/5 will be subject to local blackout in the Miami market only.
· Regardless of the Heat-game outcomes, ESPN will still televise these games.