NBA Playoffs schedule 2024: TV channels, times, how to watch first-round playoff games
The 2024 NBA Playoffs are here.
We know the 16 participants in the NBA playoff field.
The first round of the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to begin on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, with Game 1 of every opening round NBA Playoffs series.
The second round (conference semifinals) is scheduled to start May 6-7, but could potentially begin May 4-5.
The Conference finals are scheduled to begin May 21-22, with May 19-20 also a possibility depending on how long the conference semifinals take.
Game 1 of the NBA Finals is scheduled to be on Thursday, June 6.
Here's what we know about the first round of the NBA schedule. All times Pacific (add three hours for Eastern time).
NBA Playoffs game picks: Magic vs Cavaliers | 76ers vs Knicks | Lakers vs Nuggets | Pacers vs Bucks | Mavericks vs Clippers | Heat vs Celtics | Pelicans vs Thunder
Wednesday, May 1 NBA Playoffs games
Game 5: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics, 4:30 p.m., TNT
Game 5: Dallas Mavericks vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 7 p.m., TNT
NBA Playoffs series picks: Suns vs Timberwolves | Mavericks vs Clippers | Lakers vs Nuggets | Magic vs Cavaliers | Pacers vs Bucks | 76ers vs Knicks | Heat vs Celtics | Pelicans vs Thunder | NBA Playoffs bracket | NBA Playoffs odds | NBA Championship odds
Thursday, May 2 NBA Playoffs games
Game 6: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers, 3:30 p.m., TNT
Game 6: New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers, 6 p.m., TNT
NBA Playoffs schedule: Suns vs Timberwolves | Mavericks vs Clippers | Lakers vs Nuggets | Magic vs Cavaliers | Pacers vs Bucks | 76ers vs Knicks | Heat vs Celtics | Pelicans vs Thunder | Daily NBA game schedule
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