NBA Playoffs schedule 2024: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels to watch every series

By | May 7, 2024

The NBA Play-In Tournament is over. The field for the 2024 NBA Playoffs has been finalized. Let’s play some hoops.

On April 17, the NBA revealed dates and tipoff times for first-round contests in the Eastern and Western Conferences. 

In the East, the first-round matchups are Celtics vs. Heat, Bucks vs. Pacers, Knicks vs. 76ers and Cavaliers vs. Magic. In the West, the four series are Thunder vs. Pelicans, Nuggets vs. Lakers, Timberwolves vs. Suns and Clippers vs. Mavericks.

If you don’t want to miss a second of postseason play, we’ve got you covered.

Here is everything you need to know about watching the 2024 NBA Playoffs, including TV and streaming information for each game.

NBA Playoffs 2024: TV channels, live stream

  • TV channels: ABC | ESPN | NBA TV | TNT
  • Live stream: Sling

Basketball fans can watch NBA Playoff games on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and TNT. The 2024 NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC. Postseason games can also be streamed on Sling.

Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.


If NBA Playoff games are not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.

NBA Playoffs 2024: Updated schedule for every round of postseason games

Eastern Conference semifinals

(1) Celtics vs. (4) Cavaliers — Boston leads 1-0

Date Game/Result Time (ET) TV/Live stream
May 7 Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
May 9 Game 2 7 p.m. ESPN, Sling
May 11 Game 3 8:30 p.m. ABC, Sling
May 13 Game 4 7 p.m. TNT, Sling
May 15 Game 5* TBD TNT, Sling
May 17 Game 6* TBD ESPN, Sling
May 19 Game 7* TBD TBD

*If necessary

(2) Knicks vs. (6) Pacers — New York leads 1-0

Date Game/Result Time (ET) TV/Live stream
May 6 Knicks 121, Pacers 117
May 8 Game 2 8 p.m. TNT, Sling
May 10 Game 3 7 p.m. ESPN, Sling
May 12 Game 4 3:30 p.m. ABC, Sling
May 14 Game 5* TBD TNT, Sling
May 17 Game 6* TBD ESPN, Sling
May 19 Game 7* TBD TBD

*If necessary

Western Conference semifinals

(1) Thunder vs. (5) Mavericks — Oklahoma City leads 1-0

Date Game/Result Time (ET) TV/Live stream
May 7 Thunder 117, Mavericks 95 9:30 p.m. TNT, Sling
May 9 Game 2 9:30 p.m. ESPN, Sling
May 11 Game 3 3:30 p.m. ABC, Sling
May 13 Game 4 9:30 p.m. TNT, Sling
May 15 Game 5* TBD TNT, Sling
May 18 Game 6* 8:30 p.m. ESPN, Sling
May 20 Game 7* 8:30 p.m. TNT, Sling

*If necessary

(2) Nuggets vs. (3) Timberwolves — Minnesota leads 2-0

Date Game/Result Time (ET) TV/Live stream
May 4 Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
May 6 Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80
May 10 Game 3 9:30 p.m. ESPN, Sling
May 12 Game 4 8 p.m. TNT, Sling
May 14 Game 5* TBD TNT, Sling
May 16 Game 6* 8:30 p.m. ESPN, Sling
May 19 Game 7* TBD TBD

*If necessary

Eastern Conference first round

(1) Celtics vs. (8) Heat — Boston wins 4-1

Date Game Result
April 21 Game 1 Celtics 114, Heat 94
April 24 Game 2 Heat 111, Celtics 101
April 27 Game 3 Celtics 104, Heat 84
April 29 Game 4 Celtics 102, Heat 88
May 1 Game 5 Celtics 118, Heat 84

(2) Knicks vs. (7) 76ers — New York wins 4-2

Date Game Result
April 20 Game 1 Knicks 111, 76ers 104
April 22 Game 2 Knicks 104, 76ers 101
April 25 Game 3 76ers 125, Knicks 114
April 28 Game 4 Knicks 97, 76ers 92
April 30 Game 5 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
May 2 Game 6 Knicks 118, 76ers 115

(3) Bucks vs. (6) Pacers — Indiana wins 4-2

Date Game Result
April 21 Game 1 Bucks 109, Pacers 94
April 23 Game 2 Pacers 125, Bucks 108
April 26 Game 3 Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)
April 28 Game 4 Pacers 126, Bucks 113
April 30 Game 5 Bucks 115, Pacers 92
May 2 Game 6 Pacers 120, Bucks 98

(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Magic — Cleveland wins 4-3

Date Game Result
April 20 Game 1 Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
April 22 Game 2 Cavaliers 96, Magic 86
April 25 Game 3 Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
April 27 Game 4 Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
April 30 Game 5 Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
May 3 Game 6 Magic 103, Cavaliers 96
May 5 Game 7 Cavaliers 106, Magic 94

Western Conference first round

(1) Thunder vs. (8) Pelicans — Oklahoma City wins 4-0

Date Game Result
April 21 Game 1 Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
April 24 Game 2 Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
April 27 Game 3 Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
April 29 Game 4 Thunder 97, Pelicans 89

(2) Nuggets vs. (7) Lakers — Denver wins 4-1

Date Game Result
April 20 Game 1 Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
April 22 Game 2 Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
April 25 Game 3 Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
April 27 Game 4 Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
April 29 Game 5 Nuggets 108, Lakers 106

(3) Timberwolves vs. (6) Suns — Minnesota wins 4-0

Date Game Result
April 20 Game 1 Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
April 23 Game 2 Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
April 26 Game 3 Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
April 28 Game 4 Timberwolves 122, Suns 116

(4) Clippers vs. (5) Mavericks — Dallas wins 4-2

Date Game Result
April 21 Game 1 Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
April 23 Game 2 Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
April 26 Game 3 Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
April 28 Game 4 Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
May 1 Game 5 Mavericks 123, Clippers 93
May 3 Game 6 Mavericks 114, Clippers 101

NBA Play-In Tournament

Eastern Conference

Date Results
April 17 76ers 105, Heat 104
April 17 Bulls 131, Hawks 116
April 19 Heat 112, Bulls 91

Western Conference

Date Results
April 16 Lakers 110, Pelicans 106
April 16 Kings 118, Warriors 94
April 19 Pelicans 105, Kings 98

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NBA Playoffs bracket 2024

NBA Playoffs bracket 2024

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