2024 NBA Playoffs: How to watch tonight's games, full schedule, Lakers vs. Nuggets time and more
The 2024 NBA Playoffs are in full swing! The action continues tonight with Game 5 for the Heat vs. Celtics and Mavericks vs. Clippers. Denver beat the LA Lakers in Game 5 Monday evening, ending the Lakers NBA Playoff journey 4-1. The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the New Orleans Pelicans 4-0, and the Minnesota Timberwolves swept the Phoenix Suns 122-116 in their final face-off, winning their first playoff series since 2004. For every other NBA Playoff team, the battle continues this week. Are you ready to watch? Here’s everything you need to know about tuning in to the NBA Playoffs tonight, including the full playoff schedule, NBA finals info and more.
When are the NBA playoffs?
The NBA playoffs are ongoing. Next up? The Heat vs. Celtics at 7:30 ET on TNT, followed by the Mavericks vs. Clippers at 10 p.m. on TNT.
What channel are the NBA playoffs on?
The NBA playoffs will air across ESPN, ABC, TNT and NBA TV.
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NBA playoffs schedule:
All times Eastern
Wednesday, May 1
Thursday, May 2
Friday, May 3
Game 6: Clippers vs. Mavericks: 9:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Game 6: Cavaliers vs. Magic: TBD (TBD)
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