The quest for the Larry O'Brien Trophy is underway, with the best teams in the NBA working their way through the two-month playoff gauntlet.
Though the Thunder and Cavs dominated their respective conferences during the regular season, the road to the NBA Finals appears wide open for multiple contenders, from the defending champion Celtics to a Lakers team led by LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
The best part for basketball fans? They can watch playoff games nearly every day into June. Here's everything you need to know about today's matchups and the upcoming schedule.
NBA playoff games on TV today
Saturday, April 26
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Heat vs. Cavs, Game 3 | 1 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Grizzlies vs. Thunder, Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Clippers vs. Nuggets, Game 4 | 6 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Warriors vs. Rockets, Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
NBA Playoffs 2025: TV channels, live streams
- TV channels: ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, TNT, truTV
- Live streams: Sling (U.S.)
NBA Playoff games will air on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, TNT and truTV. The 2025 NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC. All postseason games can also be streamed on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
NBA playoffs schedule 2025
Sunday, April 27
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Pistons vs. Knicks, Game 4 | 1 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| Timberwolves vs. Lakers, Game 4 | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| Magic vs. Celtics, Game 4 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Bucks vs. Pacers, Game 4 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
Monday, April 28
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Heat vs. Cavs, Game 4 | TBD | TBD |
| Thunder vs. Grizzlies, Game 5* | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, truTV, Sling |
| Warriors vs. Rockets, Game 4 | 10 p.m. | TNT, truTV, Sling |
* If necessary
Tuesday, April 29
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics vs. Magic, Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| Pacers vs. Bucks, Game 5* | TBD | TBD |
| Knicks vs. Pistons, Game 5 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Nuggets vs. Clippers, Game 5 | 10 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
* If necessary
Wednesday, April 30
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Cavs vs. Heat, Game 5* | 7 p.m. | NBA TV, Sling |
| Rockets vs. Warriors, Game 5 | 7:30 p.m. | TNT, truTV, Sling |
| Lakers vs. Timberwolves, Game 5 | 10 p.m. | TNT, truTV, Sling |
* If necessary
Thursday, May 1
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Magic vs. Celtics, Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Pistons vs. Knicks, Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Grizzlies vs. Thunder, Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Clippers vs. Nuggets, Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary
Friday, May 2
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Heat vs. Cavs, Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Bucks vs. Pacers, Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Warriors vs. Rockets, Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
| Timberwolves vs. Lakers, Game 6* | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary
Saturday, May 3
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Celtics vs. Magic, Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Knicks vs. Pistons, Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Thunder vs. Grizzlies, Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Nuggets vs. Clippers, Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary
Sunday, May 4
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Cavs vs. Heat, Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Pacers vs. Bucks, Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Rockets vs. Warriors, Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
| Lakers vs. Timberwolves, Game 7* | TBD | TBD |
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs bracket 2025
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