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sports fan’s television dream &mdash | NBA | Philadelphia | Minnesota

What To Watch

by James Mayfield

A sports fan’s television dream — the 96th World Series begins October 27 on Fox Sports at 8 p.m. ET. Also, the NBA opens the hoops season on the tele with a double-header matchup October 30 on TBS between Philadelphia and Minnesota at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the world champion L.A. Lakers versus the Portland Trail Blazers at 10:30. — J.E.M.

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