NBA Playoffs 2024: Game schedule and where to watch in the US
The Boston Celtics start as favorites after having the best regular season record, followed by the defending champions of Denver
The NBA playoffs are about to begin. In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics start as heavy favorites due to their outstanding regular season, where they managed to secure first place with a 64-18 record, surpassing their previous season’s numbers (57-25), proof that the team has improved enough in one year to be considered the top contender for the title.
In the Western Conference, the experienced Denver Nuggets start the postseason as the rival to beat with a 57-25 record, securing the second place in the Conference behind the surprise of the season, the Oklahoma Thunder. Although they did not achieve first place like the Celtics, the reigning champions dream of winning the title and getting Denver’s second consecutive ring.
Which teams will face each other in the playoffs?
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics are still waiting for their opponent to be determined, which could be the Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat or Philadelphia 76ers. Likewise, the New York Knicks could face either Miami or Philadelphia, depending on the results of the play-ins. On the other hand, the Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Orlando Magic, while the Milwaukee Bucks will play the Indiana Pacers.
In the West, the Oklahoma Thunder are waiting for the series between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Sacramento Kings to be decided. The Los Angeles Clippers will face the Dallas Mavericks, the Minnesota Timberwolves will compete against the Phoenix Suns and the Nuggets against the Lakers.
Where to watch the NBA playoff games?
The games will be broadcast on ESPN, TNT, NBA TV and ABC.
Here is all the information about the NBA Playoffs 2024.
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Celtics vs. No. 8 Eastern Conference (to be determined)
Game 1: No. 8 vs Celtics
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 2: No. 8 vs Celtics
Date: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Celtics vs No. 8
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 6 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 4: Celtics vs. No. 8
Date: Monday, April 29
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 5: No. 8 vs Celtics
Date: May 1
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 6: Celtics vs No. 8
Date: May 3
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 7: No. 8 vs Celtics
Date: May 5
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Knicks vs. No. 7 Eastern Conference (To be determined)
Game 1: No. 7 vs Knicks
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 2: No. 7 vs Knicks
Date: Monday, April 22
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Knicks vs No. 7
Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 4: Knicks vs No. 7
Date: Sunday, April 28
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 5: No. 7 vs Knicks
Date: Tuesday, April 30
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 6: Knicks vs. No. 7
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 7: No. 7 vs Knicks
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Bucks vs Pacers
Game 1 : Pacers vs Bucks
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 2: Pacers vs Bucks
Date: Tuesday, April 23
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, NBA TV
Game 3: Bucks vs Pacers
Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 4: Bucks vs Pacers
Date: Sunday, April 28
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 5: Pacers vs Bucks
Date: Tuesday, April 30
Time: To be announced.
Where to Watch: To be announced.
Game 6: Bucks vs Pacers
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: To be announced.
Where to Watch: To be announced.
Game 7: Pacers vs Bucks
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Cavaliers vs Magic
Game 1: Magic vs Cavaliers
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 2: Magic vs Cavaliers
Date: Monday, April 22
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, NBA TV
Game 3: Cavaliers vs Magic
Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, NBA TV
Game 4: Cavaliers vs Magic
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 5: Magic vs Cavaliers
Date: Tuesday, April 30
Time: To be announced.
Where to Watch: To be announced.
Game 6: Cavaliers vs Magic
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: To be announced.
Where to Watch: To be announced.
Game 7: Magic vs Cavaliers
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: To be announced.
Where to Watch: To be announced.
Thunder vs No. 8 Western Conference (To be defined)
Game 1 : No. 8 vs Thunder
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 2: No. 8 vs Thunder
Date: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Thunder vs No. 8
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 4: Thunder vs No. 8
Date: Monday, April 29
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 5: No. 8 vs Thunder
Date: Wednesday, May 1
Time: To be announced.
Where to Watch: To be announced.
Game 6: Thunder vs No. 8
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 7: No. 8 vs Thunder
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: To be announced.
Where to Watch: To be announced.
Nuggets vs Lakers
Game 1: Lakers vs Nuggets
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 2: Lakers vs Nuggets
Date: Monday, April 22
Time: 10.00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Nuggets vs Lakers
Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 4: Nuggets vs Lakers
Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 5: Lakers vs Nuggets
Date: Monday, April 29
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 6: Nuggets vs Lakers
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 7: Lakers vs Nuggets
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: To be announced.
Where to Watch: To be announced.
Timberwolves vs Suns
Game 1: Suns vs Timberwolves
Date: Saturday, April 20
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 2: Suns vs Timberwolves
Date: Tuesday, April 23
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Timberwolves vs Suns
Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 4: Timberwolves vs Suns
Date: Sunday, April 28
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 5: Suns vs Timberwolves
Date: Tuesday, April 30
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 6: Timberwolves vs Suns
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 7: Suns vs Timberwolves
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: To be announced.
Where to Watch: To be announced.
Clippers vs Mavericks
Game 1: Mavericks vs Clippers
Date: Sunday, April 21
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 2: Mavericks vs Clippers
Date: Tuesday, April 23
Time: 10:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, TNT
Game 3: Clippers vs Mavericks
Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ESPN
Game 4: Clippers vs Mavericks
Date: Sunday, April 28
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Where to watch: ET, ABC
Game 5: Mavericks vs Clippers
Date: Wednesday, May 1
Time: To be announced.
Where to Watch: To be announced.
Game 6: Clippers vs Mavericks
Date: Friday, May 3
Time: To be announced.
Where to watch: To be announced.
Game 7: Mavericks vs Clippers
Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: To be announced.
Where to Watch: To be announced.
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