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Our fully updated guide below outlines the upcoming TV schedule for NBA games, including channels, times, and more.
This season, NBA games on TV will air on a number of channels, including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, NBA TV, and TNT. Additionally, NBA games air in local markets on specific regional sports networks, including Altitude Sports, AT&T SportsNet, Bally Sports, MSG, NBC Sports, Root Sports, Spectrum SportsNet, and YES Network, depending on your market.
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2024 NBA TV Schedule
| Game | Time (USA) | TV Channel |
| NBA Playoffs | ||
| Sunday, April 21 (First round – Game 1) | ||
| Heat – Celtics | 1:00 pm ET | ABC |
| Mavericks – Clippers | 3:30 pm ET | ABC |
| Pacers – Bucks | 7:00 pm ET | TNT, truTV |
| Pelicans – Thunder | 9:30 pm ET | TNT, truTV |
| Monday, April 22 (First round – Game 2) | ||
| Magic – Cavaliers | 7:00 pm ET | NBA TV |
| 76ers – Knicks | 7:30 pm ET | TNT, truTV |
| Lakers – Nuggets | 10:00 pm ET | TNT, truTV |
| Tuesday, April 23 (First round – Game 2) | ||
| Suns – Timberwolves | 7:30 pm ET | TNT, truTV |
| Pacers – Bucks | 8:30 pm ET | NBA TV |
| Mavericks – Clippers | 10:00 pm ET | TNT, truTV |
| Wednesday, April 24 (First round – Game 2) | ||
| Heat – Celtics | 7:00 pm ET | TNT, truTV |
| Pelicans – Thunder | 9:30 pm ET | TNT, truTV |
| Thursday, April 25 (First round – Game 3) | ||
| Cavaliers – Magic | 7:00 pm ET | NBA TV |
| Knicks – 76ers | 7:30 pm ET | TNT, truTV |
| Nuggets – Lakers | 10:00 pm ET | TNT, truTV |
| Friday, April 26 (First round – Game 3) | ||
| Bucks – Pacers | 5:30 pm ET | ESPN |
| Clippers – Mavericks | 8:00 pm ET | ESPN |
| Timberwolves – Suns | 10:30 pm ET | ESPN |
| Saturday, April 27 | ||
| Cavaliers – Magic (First round – Game 4) | 1:00 pm ET | TNT |
| Thunder – Pelicans (First round – Game 3) | 3:30 pm ET | TNT |
| Celtics – Heat (First round – Game 3) | 6:00 pm ET | TNT |
| Nuggets – Lakers (First round – Game 4) | 8:30 pm ET | ABC |
| Sunday, April 28 (First round – Game 4) | ||
| Knicks – 76ers | 1:00 pm ET | ABC |
| Clippers – Mavericks | 3:30 pm ET | ABC |
| Bucks – Pacers | 7:00 pm ET | TNT |
| Timberwolves – Suns | 9:30 pm ET | TNT |
| Monday, April 29 | ||
| Celtics – Heat (First round – Game 4) | TBD | TBD |
| Lakers – Nuggets (First round – Game 5, if necessary) | TBD | TBD |
| Thunder – Pelicans (First round – Game 4) | TBD | TBD |
| Tuesday, April 30 (First round – Game 5, if necessary) | ||
| 76ers – Knicks | TBD | TBD |
| Magic – Cavaliers | TBD | TBD |
| Pacers – Bucks | TBD | TBD |
| Suns – Timberwolves | TBD | TBD |
| Wednesday, May 1 (First round – Game 5) | ||
| Heat – Celtics | TBD | TBD |
| Mavericks – Clippers | TBD | TBD |
| Pelicans – Thunder | TBD | TBD |
| Thursday, May 2 (First round – Game 6) | ||
| Bucks – Pacers | TBD | TBD |
| Knicks – 76ers | TBD | TBD |
| Nuggets – Lakers | TBD | TBD |
| Timberwolves – Suns | TBD | TBD |
| Friday, May 3 (First round – Game 6) | ||
| Cavaliers –Magic | TBD | TBD |
| Celtics – Heat | TBD | TBD |
| Clippers – Mavericks | TBD | TBD |
| Thunder – Pelicans | TBD | TBD |
| Saturday, May 4 (First round – Game 7, if necessary) | ||
| 76ers – Knicks | TBD | TBD |
| Lakers –Nuggets | TBD | TBD |
| Pacers – Bucks | TBD | TBD |
| Suns – Timberwolves | TBD | TBD |
| Sunday, May 5 (First round – Game 7, if necessary) | ||
| Heat – Celtics | TBD | TBD |
| Magic – Cavaliers | TBD | TBD |
| Mavericks – Clippers | TBD | TBD |
| Pelicans – Thunder | TBD | TBD |
- We’ll continue to update this NBA TV schedule throughout the season with the latest details.
More Info on Where You Can Watch the NBA Games on TV Today
You can watch NBA games live using the different streaming services listed below:
- Which NBA Channels are Included? ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, NBA TV, TNT, regional sports networks
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- Which NBA Channels are Included? ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, NBA TV, some regional sports networks
- Which NBA Channels are Missing? TNT, some regional sports networks (no Bally Sports)
- Price: Starting at $69.99/month
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- Which NBA Channels are Included? ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT, limited regional sports networks
- Which NBA Channels are Missing? NBA TV, most regional sports networks
- Price: Starting at $76.99/month
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- Which NBA Channels are Included? ESPN, ESPN2, ABC (via ESPN3), TNT, NBA TV
- Which NBA Channels are Missing? Regional sports networks
- Price: Starting at $40/month
We may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
- Which NBA Channels are Included? ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TNT, NBA TV, limited regional sports networks
- Which NBA Channels are Missing? Most regional sports networks
- Price: Starting at $65/month
We may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
Make sure to also check out our guide on how to watch NBA games online without cable.
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