2024 NBA Playoff Schedule and NBA Finals
Here’s the schedule for the NBA playoffs
The 2024 NBA playoffs began on Saturday, April 20th, and will conclude with the NBA Finals, which will start on Thursday, June 6th.
When do the NBA playoffs start?
- Play-in Tournament: April 16-19.
- First Round: April 20-27 early entry.
- Conference Semifinals: May 4-20.
- Conference Finals: May 21-22.
- NBA Finals: June 6-23.
2024 NBA Playoffs Schedule
Eastern Conference Semifinals
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (4) Cleveland Cavaliers
| G | MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cavaliers vs. Celtics | May 7 | 7:00 PM | TNT |
| 2 | Cavaliers vs. Celtics | May 9 | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| 3 | Celtics vs. Cavaliers | May 11 | 8:30 PM | ABC |
| 4 | Celtics vs. Cavaliers | May 13 | 7:00 PM | TNT |
| 5* | Cavaliers vs. Celtics | May 15 | TBD | TNT |
| 6* | Celtics vs. Cavaliers | May 17 | TBD | ESPN |
| 7* | Cavaliers vs. Celtics | May 19 | TBD | TBD |
(2) New York Knicks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers
| G | MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacers vs. Knicks | May 6 | 7:30 PM | TNT |
| 2 | Pacers vs. Knicks | May 8 | 8:00 PM | TNT |
| 3 | Knicks vs. Pacers | May 10 | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| 4 | Knicks vs. Pacers | May 12 | 3:30 PM | ABC |
| 5* | Pacers vs. Knicks | May 14 | TBD | TNT |
| 6* | Knicks vs. Pacers | May 17 | TBD | ESPN |
| 7* | Pacers vs. Knicks | May 19 | TBD | TBD |
Eastern Conference Finals
| MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| W of 1/4/5/8 vs. W of 2/3/6/7 | May 21-22 | TBD | TBD |
Western Conference Semifinals
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks
| G | MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mavericks vs. Thunder | May 7 | 9:30 PM | TNT |
| 2 | Mavericks vs. Thunder | May 9 | 9:30 PM | ESPN |
| 3 | Thunder vs. Mavericks | May 11 | 3:30 PM | ABC |
| 4 | Thunder vs. Mavericks | May 13 | 9:30 PM | TNT |
| 5* | Mavericks vs. Thunder | May 15 | TBD | TNT |
| 6* | Thunder vs. Mavericks | May 18 | 8:30 PM | ESPN |
| 7* | Mavericks vs. Thunder | May 20 | 8:30 PM | TNT |
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (3) Minnesota Timberwolves
| G | MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99 | May 4 | 7:00 PM | TNT |
| 2 | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | May 6 | 10:00 PM | TNT |
| 3 | Nuggets vs. Timberwolves | May 10 | 9:30 PM | ESPN |
| 4 | Nuggets vs. Timberwolves | May 12 | 8:00 PM | TNT |
| 5* | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | May 14 | TBD | TNT |
| 6* | Nuggets vs. Timberwolves | May 16 | 8:30 PM | ESPN |
| 7* | Timberwolves vs. Nuggets | May 19 | TBD | TBD |
Western Conference Finals
| MATCHUP | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| W of 1/4/5/8 vs. W of 2/3/6/7 | May 21-22 | TBD | TBD |
2024 NBA Finals Schedule
| GAME | DATE | TIME (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | June 6 | 8:30 PM | ABC |
| Game 2 | June 9 | 8:00 PM | ABC |
| Game 3 | June 12 | 8:30 PM | ABC |
| Game 4 | June 14 | 8:30 PM | ABC |
| Game 5* | June 17 | 8:30 PM | ABC |
| Game 6* | June 20 | 8:30 PM | ABC |
| Game 7* | June 23 | 8:00 PM | ABC |
NBA Playoffs FAQ
What channel are the NBA playoffs on?
The NBA playoffs will be nationally broadcast on ABC, ESPN, TNT, TBS, and NBA TV, while the NBA Finals will be exclusively shown on ABC.
When is the NBA Finals 2024?
The 2024 NBA Finals will begin on Thursday, June 6th with a potential Game Seven on Sunday, June 23rd.
*All dates/times are subject to change.
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