The 2023-24 NBA regular season is quite finished, but that just means it’s playoff time! The postseason begins with the NBA Play-In Tournament, which starts on Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN and TNT. The tournament will decide the final two teams to play for an NBA championship from each conference, and no NBA fan will want to miss names like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Trae Young battling for a chance to compete for a Larry O’Brien trophy! You can watch the tournament with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM.
How to Watch 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament
- When: Starts Tuesday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN, TNT
- Stream: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM
Any 2023-24 NBA Play-In games appearing on TNT will be available to stream live on Max.
About 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament
The annual NBA Play-In Tournament determines the 7th and 8th seeds in each conference. This year, the tournament will be contested by the Los Angeles Lakers, the New Orleans Pelicans, the Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings in the Western Conference, and the Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and Chicago Bulls in the Eastern Conference.
Take a look at the schedule for the 2023-24 NBA Play-In Tournament below. Eight-seed games will be played on Friday, April 19, but the opponents won’t be known until the first round of play-in games has concluded.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, April 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans | TNT |
| 10 p.m. | Golden State Warriors vs. Sacramento Kings | TNT | |
| Wednesday, April 17 | 7 p.m. | Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers | ESPN |
| 9:30 p.m. | Atlanta Hawks vs. Chicago Bulls | ESPN | |
| Friday, April 19 | TBD | TBD vs. TBD, East 8th Seed Game | ESPN |
| TBD | TBD vs. TBD, West 8th Seed Game | TNT |
How to Stream 2023-24 NBA Play-In Tournament on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Android and iOS
There are six major streaming providers that offer Live TV Streaming. Five of these providers allow you to watch 2023-24 NBA Play-In Tournament using iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Web. You can stream it with DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo.
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