NBA Playoffs live streams: How to watch 2024 postseason basketball games without cable
Can anyone prevent a Celtics vs. Nuggets matchup in the 2024 NBA Finals?
Boston (64-18) dominated its opponents throughout the season, finishing 14 wins ahead of the No. 2 Knicks in the Eastern Conference standings. This year marked the first time that the Celtics eclipsed 60 wins since the 2008-09 campaign.
Denver finished with the same record as Oklahoma City (57-25) in the Western Conference, but the Thunder secured the top seed via the head-to-head tiebreaker. Still, the Nuggets are the reigning champions, and with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the way, eliminating them from the bracket will be no easy task.
Unsurprisingly, then, Boston and Denver are considered the betting favorites to reach the final round of the postseason. But as we learned as recently as last year, you can never rule out other contenders or overlook a highly motivated underdog.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Playoffs, including how to stream games from each series.
NBA Playoffs live streams, TV channels 2024
- TV channels: ABC | ESPN | NBA TV | TNT
- Live stream: Sling
Basketball fans can watch NBA Playoff games on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and TNT. The 2024 NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC. Postseason games can also be streamed on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
If NBA Playoff games are not available to watch live in your location or if you’re traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device anywhere in the world.
NBA Playoffs 2024: Updated schedule for every round of postseason games
Eastern Conference first round
(1) Celtics vs. (8) Heat
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 21 | Game 1 | 1 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 24 | Game 2 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 3 | 6 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 4 | TBD | TBD |
| May 1 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
(2) Knicks vs. (7) 76ers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| 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 | 1 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(3) Bucks vs. (6) Pacers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 21 | Game 1 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| April 26 | Game 3 | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 28 | Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Magic
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 20 | Game 1 | 1 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| April 22 | Game 2 | 7 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| April 25 | Game 3 | 7 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 | 1 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 30 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
Western Conference first round
(1) Thunder vs. (8) Pelicans
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 21 | 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 | TBD | TBD |
| May 1 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
(2) Nuggets vs. (7) Lakers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 20 | Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 22 | Game 2 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 25 | Game 3 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(3) Timberwolves vs. (6) Suns
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| 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* | TBD | TBD |
| May 2 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 4 | Game 7* | TBD | TNT, Sling |
*If necessary
(4) Clippers vs. (5) Mavericks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| April 21 | Game 1 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| April 23 | Game 2 | 10 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* | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| May 5 | Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs bracket 2024
