The 2024 NBA Playoffs have finally arrived after an eventful regular season filled with frequent changes to the standings. With so many great teams and players competing for a chance to win the championship, it’s sure to be a thrilling postseason. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or a casual viewer, staying up-to-date with the NBA Playoffs TV schedule is essential to catch all the action-packed games.
April 20 will mark the beginning of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, which will be presented by Google Pixel. The first phase is scheduled to conclude on Sunday, May 5, featuring a total of eight best-of-seven series.
Key dates for the 2024 NBA Playoffs
- Play-In Tournament: April 16-19
- First round: April 20
- Conference semifinals: May 6-7 (possible move up to May 4-5)
- Conference finals: May 21-22 (possible move up to May 19-20)
- NBA Finals: June 6-June 23 (if necessary)
The NBA has released the schedule for all the possible first-round games, including the dates, times, and TV information for the first four games in each series.
NBA playoff TV Schedule
Eastern Conference
No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 8 Miami Heat
| Date/TV | Game |
|---|---|
| Sun, April 21 1:00 pm ET ABC | Game 1 at Boston Celtics |
| Wed, April 24 7:00 pm ET TNT | Game 2 at Boston Celtics |
| Sat, April 27 6:00 pm ET TNT | Game 3 at Miami Heat |
| Mon, April 29 TBD | Game 4 at Miami Heat |
| Wed, May 1 TBD | Game 5 (if necessary) at Boston Celtics |
| Fri, May 3 TBD | Game 6 (if necessary) at Miami Heat |
| Sun, May 5 TBD | Game 7 (if necessary) at Boston Celtics |
No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 5 Orlando Magic
| Date/TV | Game |
|---|---|
| Sat, April 20 1:00 pm ET ESPN | Game 1 at Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Mon, April 22 7:00 pm ET NBA TV | Game 2 at Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Thu, April 25 7:00 pm ET NBA TV | Game 3 at Orlando Magic |
| Sat, April 27 1:00 pm ET TNT | Game 4 at Orlando Magic |
| Tue, April 30 TBD | Game 5 (if necessary) at Cleveland Cavaliers |
| Fri, May 3 TBD | Game 6 (if necessary) at Orlando Magic |
| Sun, May 5 TBD | Game 7 (if necessary) at Cleveland Cavaliers |
No. 3 Milwaukee Bucks vs. No. 6 Indiana Pacers
| Date/TV | Game |
|---|---|
| Sun, April 21 1:00 pm ET TNT | Game 1 at Milwaukee Bucks |
| Tue, April 23 8:30 pm ET NBA TV | Game 2 at Milwaukee Bucks |
| Fri, April 26 5:30 pm ET TNT | Game 3 at Indiana Pacers |
| Sun, April 28 7:00 pm ET ESPN | Game 4 at Indiana Pacers |
| Tue, April 30 TBD | Game 5 (if necessary) at Milwaukee Bucks |
| Thu, May 2 TBD | Game 6 (if necessary) at Indiana Pacers |
| Sat, May 4 TBD | Game 7 (if necessary) at Milwaukee Bucks |
No. 2 New York Knicks vs. No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers
| Date/TV | Game |
|---|---|
| Sat, April 20 6:00 pm ET ESPN | Game 1 at New York Knicks |
| Mon, April 22 7:30 pm ET TNT | Game 2 at New York Knicks |
| Thu, April 25 7:30 pm ET TNT | Game 3 at Philadelphia 76ers |
| Sun, April 28 1:00 pm ET ABC | Game 4 at Philadelphia 76ers |
| Tue, April 30 TBD | Game 5 (if necessary) at New York Knicks |
| Thu, May 2 TBD | Game 6 (if necessary) at Philadelphia 76ers |
| Sat, May 4 TBD | Game 7 (if necessary) at New York Knicks |
Western Conference
No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 8 New Orleans Pelicans
| Date/TV | Game |
|---|---|
| Sun, April 21 9:30 pm ET TNT | Game 1 at Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Wed, April 24 9:30 pm ET TNT | Game 2 at Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Sat, April 27 6:30 pm ET TNT | Game 3 at New Orleans Pelicans |
| Mon, April 29 TBD | Game 4 at New Orleans Pelicans |
| Wed, May 1 TBD | Game 5 (if necessary) at Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Fri, May 3 TBD | Game 6 (if necessary) at New Orleans Pelicans |
| Sun, May 5 TBD | Game 7 (if necessary) at Oklahoma City Thunder |
No. 4 Los Angeles Clippers vs. No. 5 Dallas Mavericks
| Date/TV | Game |
|---|---|
| Sun, April 21 3:30 pm ET ABC | Game 1 at Los Angeles Clippers |
| Tue, April 23 10:00 pm ET TNT | Game 2 at Los Angeles Clippers |
| Fri, April 26 8:00 pm ET ESPN | Game 3 at Dallas Mavericks |
| Sun, April 28 3:30 pm ET ABC | Game 4 at Dallas Mavericks |
| Wed, May 1 TBD | Game 5 (if necessary) at Los Angeles Clippers |
| Fri, May 3 TBD | Game 6 (if necessary) at Dallas Mavericks |
| Sun, May 5 TBD | Game 7 (if necessary) at Los Angeles Clippers |
No. 3 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. No. 6 Phoenix Suns
| Date/TV | Game |
|---|---|
| Sat, April 20 3:30 pm ET ESPN | Game 1 at Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Tue, April 23 7:30 pm ET TNT | Game 2 at Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Fri, April 26 10:30 pm ET ESPN | Game 3 at Phoenix Suns |
| Sun, April 28 9:30 pm ET TNT | Game 4 at Phoenix Suns |
| Tue, April 30 TBD | Game 5 (if necessary) at Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Thu, May 2 TBD | Game 6 (if necessary) at Phoenix Suns |
| Sat, May 4 TBD | Game 7 (if necessary) at Minnesota Timberwolves |
No. 2 Denver Nuggets vs. No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers
| Date/TV | Game |
|---|---|
| Sat, April 20 8:30 pm ET ABC | Game 1 at Denver Nuggets |
| Mon, April 22 10:00 pm ET TNT | Game 2 at Denver Nuggets |
| Thu, April 25 10:00 pm ET TNT | Game 3 at Los Angeles Lakers |
| Sat, April 27 8:30 pm ET ABC | Game 4 at Los Angeles Lakers |
| Mon, April 29 TBD | Game 5 (if necessary) at Denver Nuggets |
| Thu, May 2 TBD | Game 6 (if necessary) at Los Angeles Lakers |
| Sat, May 4 TBD | Game 7 (if necessary) at Denver Nuggets |
NBA Finals
The NBA Finals is the culmination of the playoffs and receives unparalleled attention from fans and media alike. The TV schedule for the Finals features prime-time games, ensuring maximum viewership. ESPN and ABC provide comprehensive coverage throughout the series, including pre-game shows, halftime analysis, and post-game discussions.
The NBA Finals will feature a best-of-seven series between the winners of each conference final. The NBA Finals will begin on June 6. If you’re looking to catch all the action, here’s the NBA Finals TV schedule:
| Date | Game |
|---|---|
| Thursday, June 6 | Game 1 |
| Sunday, June 9 | Game 2 |
| Wednesday, June 12 | Game 3 |
| Friday, June 14 | Game 4 |
| Monday, June 17 | Game 5 (if necessary) |
| Thursday, June 20 | Game 6 (if necessary) |
| Sunday, June 23 | Game 7 (if necessary) |
When do the NBA Finals start?
The 2024 NBA Finals are set to kick off on June 6, and will be exclusively broadcasted by ABC. The Finals will feature the winners of the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. The series will be a best-of-seven, with the first team to win four games claiming the championship. The Finals could end as early as June 14, if one team wins the first four games, or as late as June 23, if the series goes the full seven games.
What channel are the NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals on?
The NBA games will be televised on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV, ensuring fans can tune in and witness every exhilarating moment.
In addition to the games being broadcast on television, fans can also watch the NBA Playoffs online through the NBA League Pass. The NBA League Pass is a subscription service that allows fans to watch every game of the NBA Playoffs and regular season games.
As the NBA Playoffs heat up, basketball fans can rest assured knowing they have multiple options to catch their favorite teams in action. Whether you tune in to ABC for the electrifying NBA Finals, ESPN for comprehensive coverage, TNT for engaging studio shows, or NBA TV for round-the-clock basketball content, the NBA Playoffs are within reach.
When is the next NBA Draft?
The NBA Draft 2024 is scheduled to take place on June 26-27. This annual event serves as a platform for teams to select promising players to join their rosters for the upcoming season. While the location and specific details regarding the venue are subject to change, the NBA typically holds the draft at a centralized location, with previous drafts taking place in arenas or conference centers.