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2025 NBA Playoffs Schedule: How to watch NBA Finals, TV, streaming, free

Updated Apr. 28, 2025 9:32 a.m. ET

The NBA Playoffs are here! Check out when and where you can watch each game and NBA Finals:

2025 NBA Playoffs Schedule

Monday, April 28

Cavs vs. Heat - 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Rockets vs. Warriors - 10 p.m. ET (TNT)

Tuesday, April 29

Bucks vs. Pacers - 6 p.m. ET (NBATV)
Pistons vs. Knicks - 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Magic vs. Celtics - 8:30 p.m. ET (NBATV)
Clippers vs. Nuggets - 10 p.m. ET (TNT)

Wednesday, April 30

Heat vs. Cavs - 7 p.m. ET (NBATV)
Warriors vs. Rockets - 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Timberwolves vs. Lakers - 10 p.m. ET (TNT)

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First Round - East

(1) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (8) Miami Heat

Game 1: Cavs 121, Heat 100
Game 2: Cavs 121, Heat 112
Game 3: Cavs 124, Heat 87
Game 4: Monday, April 28 at Miami - 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 5*: Wednesday, April 30 at Cleveland - 7 p.m. ET (NBATV)
Game 6*: Friday, May 2 at Miami - TBA
Game 7*: Sunday, May 4 at Cleveland - TBA

(2) Boston Celtics vs. (7) Orlando Magic

Game 1: Celtics 103, Magic 86
Game 2: Celtics 109, Magic 100
Game 3: Magic 95, Celtics 93
Game 4: Celtics 107, Magic 98
Game 5: Tuesday, April 29 at Boston - 8:30 p.m. ET (NBATV)
Game 6*: Thursday, May 1 at Orlando - TBA
Game 7*: Saturday, May 3 at Boston - TBA

(3) New York Knicks vs. (6) Detroit Pistons

Game 1: Knicks 123, Pistons 112
Game 2: Pistons 100, Knicks 94
Game 3: Knicks 118, Pistons 116
Game 4: Knicks 94, Pistons 93
Game 5: Tuesday, April 29 at New York - 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6*: Thursday, May 1 at Detroit - TBA
Game 7*: Saturday, May 3 at New York - TBA

(4) Indiana Pacers vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks

Game 1: Pacers 117, Bucks 98
Game 2: Pacers 123, Bucks 115
Game 3: Bucks 117, Pacers 101
Game 4: Pacers 129, Bucks 103
Game 5: Tuesday, April 29 at Indiana - 6 p.m. ET (NBATV)
Game 6*: Friday, May 2 at Milwaukee - TBA
Game 7*: Sunday, May 4 at Indiana - TBA

First Round - West

(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) Memphis Grizzlies

(2) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Golden State Warriors

Game 1: Warriors 95, Rockets 85
Game 2: Rockets 109, Warriors 94
Game 3: Warriors 104, Rockets 93
Game 4: Monday, April 28 at Golden State - 10 p.m. (TNT)
Game 5: Wednesday, April 30 at Houston - 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6*: Friday, May 2 at Golden State - TBA
Game 7*: Sunday, May 4 at Houston - TBA

(3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves

Game 1: Timberwolves 117, Lakers 95
Game 2: Lakers 94, Timberwolves 85
Game 3: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 104
Game 4: Timberwolves 116, Lakers 113
Game 5: Wednesday, April 30 at Los Angeles - 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6*: Friday, May 2 at Minnesota - TBA
Game 7*: Sunday, May 4 at Los Angeles - TBA

(4) Denver Nuggets vs. (5) LA Clippers

Game 1: Nuggets 112, Clippers 110 (OT)
Game 2: Clippers 105, Nuggets 102
Game 3: Clippers 117, Nuggets 83
Game 4: Nuggets 101, Clippers 99
Game 5: Tuesday, April 29 at Denver - 10 p.m. ET (TNT)
Game 6: Thursday, May 1 at LA - TBA
Game 7*: Saturday, May 3 at Denver - TBA

* If necessary

When do the NBA playoffs start?

Since 2020, the NBA playoffs have tipped off with the NBA play-in tournament. The play-in tournament began on April 15. The first round of the NBA playoffs started on April 19.

How can I watch the NBA Playoffs?

The NBA playoffs will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. Most traditional cable/satellite subscriptions have packages including some or all of these channels. You can also stream the full NBA playoffs with streaming providers Sling, fubo TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DIRECTV STREAM.

Can I watch the Playoffs and Finals for free?

If you have an over-the-air antenna, you can catch some playoff matchups and every NBA Finals game on ABC. Some streaming services also have free trials available.

Who is in the 2025 NBA playoffs?

The 2025 NBA Playoff Bracket is set. Check out the teams playing here.

How can I watch the play-in tournament?

The play-in tournament will be broadcast on ESPN and TNT.

When do the NBA conference semifinals start?

The 2025 NBA conference semifinals begin on May 5-6, but could move up to May 3-4 if the playoff series ends early.

When do the NBA conference finals start?

The 2025 NBA conference finals begin on May 21-22, but could move up to May 19-20 if the playoff series end early.

When do the NBA Finals start?

The NBA Finals start on June 5, featuring the winners of the Eastern and Western Conference finals. The NBA Finals could end anytime from June 13 and June 22, depending on the series.

How can I watch the NBA Finals?

The NBA Finals will broadcast on ABC. ABC is available on many streaming services, including DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. You can also catch NBA Finals games with an over-the-air antenna that has access to a local broadcasting station.