How to watch the NBA Playoffs in 2024

The NBA Play-in Tournament is underway, so it’s time to get ready for the 2024 NBA Playoffs. We may not know (yet) which 7th vs. 8th place team or which 9th vs. 10th place team will make the playoffs, but we do know that the 2024 NBA Playoffs begin this Saturday at 1 p.m. ET, Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, followed by Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, TBD vs. New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets. Ready to watch? Here’s everything you need to know to participate in the NBA Playoffs, including the complete playoff schedule, NBA Finals information, and more.

When are the NBA Playoffs?

The first round of the NBA Playoffs begins on Saturday, April 20th with Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers at 1:00 p.m. ET.

What channel is the NBA Playoffs on?

The NBA Playoffs will be broadcast on ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV.

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NBA playoffs schedule:

All times Eastern

Saturday, Apr. 20

• Game 1: Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: 1 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 1: Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 3:30 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 1: TBD vs. New York Knicks: 6 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 1: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)

Sunday, Apr. 21

• Game 1: TBD vs. Boston Celtics: 1 p.m. (ABC)
• Game 1: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 3:30 p.m. (ABC)
• Game 1: Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks: 7 p.m. (TNT)
• Game 1: TBD vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: 9:30 p.m. (TNT)

Monday, Apr. 22

• Game 2: Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: 4 p.m. (NBA TV)
• Game 2: TBD vs. New York Knicks: 4:30 p.m. (TNT)
• Game 2: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: 7 p.m. (TNT)

Tuesday, Apr. 23

• Game 2: Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: 4:30 p.m. (TNT)
• Game 2: Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks: 5:30 p.m. (NBA TV)
• Game 2: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers: 7 p.m. (TNT)

Wednesday, Apr. 24

• Game 2: TBD vs. Boston Celtics: 4 p.m. (TNT)
• Game 2: TBD vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: 6:30 p.m. (TNT)

Thursday, Apr. 25

• Game 3: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic: 4 p.m. (NBA TV)
• Game 3: New York Knicks vs. TBD: 4:30 p.m. (TNT)
• Game 3: Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 7 p.m. (TNT)

Friday, Apr. 26

• Game 3: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers: 2:30 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 3: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks: 5 p.m. (ESPN)
• Game 3: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Phoenix Suns: 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Saturday, Apr. 27

• Game 3: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD: 12:30 p.m. (TNT)
• Game 4: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic: 10 a.m. (TNT)
• Game 3: Boston Celtics vs. TBD: 3 p.m. (TNT)
• Game 4: Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers: 5:30 p.m. (ABC)

When do the NBA Finals start?

The NBA Finals begin Thursday, June 6.

What channel are the NBA Finals on?

The NBA Finals will air on ABC.

2024 NBA Finals schedule:

All times Eastern

Thursday, June 6

• Game 1: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)

Sunday, June 9

• Game 2: 8 p.m. (ABC)

Wednesday, June 12

• Game 3: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)

Friday, June 14

• Game 4: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)

Monday, June 17

• Game 5: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)*

Thursday, June 20

• Game 6: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)*

Sunday, June 23

• Game 7: 8 p.m. (ABC)*

*if necessary