NBANBA Playoffs TV Schedule 2024

NBA Playoffs TV Schedule 2024

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. 

2023 NBA Playoffs TV Schedule, NBA Finals

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/TVGame
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/TVGame
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/TVGame
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/TVGame
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/TVGame
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/TVGame
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/TVGame
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/TVGame
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:

DateGame
Thursday, June 6Game 1
Sunday, June 9Game 2
Wednesday, June 12Game 3
Friday, June 14Game 4
Monday, June 17Game 5 (if necessary)
Thursday, June 20Game 6 (if necessary)
Sunday, June 23Game 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.

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