After an eventful end to the regular season with almost daily ranking changes, the 2024 NBA Playoffs have arrived.
The Celtics will be the team to beat in the Eastern Conference, as they have moved into first place overall with an impressive 64-18 record. The Knicks, Bucks, Cavaliers, Magic and Pacers have already clinched spots in the first round, while the 76ers, Heat, Bulls and Hawks will battle for the final two spots in the bracket.
In the Western Conference, the Thunder finished with the same 57-25 record as the Nuggets, but Oklahoma City claimed first place via the head-to-head tiebreaker, dropping Denver to No. 2. The Timberwolves, Clippers, Mavericks and Suns can take a deep breath now that they are safely in the bracket, but the Pelicans, Lakers, Kings and Warriors still have work to do.
Which contender will win the Larry O’Brien Trophy this year?
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs, including full support and TV and streaming information for every game.
2024 NBA Playoffs table
2024 NBA Playoffs Schedule
- Play-In Tournament: April 16-19
- First round: April 20
- Conference semifinals: May 6-7 (travel possible until May 4-5)
- Conference Finals: May 21-22 (travel possible until May 19-20)
- NBA Finals: June 6-June 23 (if necessary)
The 2024 NBA Play-In tournament begins on Tuesday, April 16. The first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs will begin four days later, on Saturday, April 20.
The next two rounds of the playoffs will take place in May and the first game of the 2024 NBA Finals will be played on Thursday, June 6.
NBA Playoffs 2024: TV channels, live broadcast
- TV channels: ABC | ESPN | NBA Television | TNT
- Direct: Sling
Basketball fans can watch NBA Playoff games on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and TNT. The 2024 NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC. Playoff games can also be streamed on Sling.
Sling is the home of sports fans as it offers a wide range of channels. You can still cheer on your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
If NBA Playoff games aren’t available to watch live in your area or you’re traveling internationally, you can use a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographic restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device, anywhere in the world.
How to buy tickets for the 2024 NBA Playoffs
Tickets for NBA Playoffs games are now available on StubHub. You can view the seating charts for the games by clicking on the link below.
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NBA Playoffs 2024: Updated schedule for each round of playoff games
NBA Play-In Tournament
Eastern Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Streaming |
| April 17 | Heat vs. 76ers | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 17 | Falcons versus bulls | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 19 | To be determined or to be determined | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
Western Conference
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Streaming |
| April 16 | Lakers 110, Pelicans 106 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 16 | Kings 118, Warriors 94 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 19 | Kings vs. Pelicans | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
Eastern Conference First Round
(1) Celtics vs. (8) TBD
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Streaming |
| April 21th | Game 1 | 13 hours | ABC, Sling |
| April 24 | Game 2 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 3 | 6 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 4 | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 1 | Game 5* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 3 | Game 6* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 5 | Game 7* | To be determined | To be determined |
*If necessary
(2) Knicks vs. (7) TBD
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Streaming |
| April 20 | Game 1 | 6 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 22 | Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 25 | Game 3 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 13 hours | ABC, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 2nd | Game 6* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 4 | Game 7* | To be determined | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(3) Bucks vs. (6) Pacers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Streaming |
| April 21th | Game 1 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 8:30 p.m. | NBATV, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 2nd | Game 6* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 4 | Game 7* | To be determined | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(4) Riders vs. (5) Magic
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Streaming |
| April 20 | Game 1 | 13 hours | ESPN, Sling |
| April 22 | Game 2 | 7 p.m. | NBATV, Sling |
| April 25 | Game 3 | 7 p.m. | NBATV, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 | 13 hours | TNT, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 3 | Game 6* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 5 | Game 7* | To be determined | To be determined |
*If necessary
Western Conference First Round
(1) Thunder vs. (8) TBD
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Streaming |
| April 21th | Game 1 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 24 | Game 2 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 3 | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 4 | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 1 | Game 5* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 3 | Game 6* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 5 | Game 7* | To be determined | To be determined |
*If necessary
(2) Nuggets vs. (7) Lakers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Streaming |
| April 20 | Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 22 | Game 2 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 25 | Game 3 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 2nd | Game 6* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 4 | Game 7* | To be determined | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(3) Timberwolves vs. (6) Suns
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Streaming |
| April 20 | Game 1 | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 2nd | Game 6* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 4 | Game 7* | To be determined | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(4) Clippers vs. (5) Mavericks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live Streaming |
| April 21th | Game 1 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 10:00 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| May 1 | Game 5* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 3 | Game 6* | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 5 | Game 7* | To be determined | To be determined |
*If necessary
