It is now official, in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers are the No. 7 seed and the Miami Heat are the No. 8 seed. In the West, the Los Angeles Lakers are No. 7 and the New Orleans Pelicans are No. 8. With the play-in tournament now complete, it is time to start the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The postseason tournament gets underway on Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m. ET and will run through at least mid-June. This season, all of the games will air on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, and TNT, with truTV carrying gambling-focused alternate broadcasts of select games. So the best way to watch the entire playoffs is with a subscription to Sling TV. Currently, the live TV streaming service is offering customers $10 off their first month of service.
How to Watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs
- When: Starting Saturday, April 20 at 1 p.m. ET
- TV: ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, TNT, truTV
- Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Sling TV.
About the 2024 NBA Playoffs
The chase for the Larry O’Brien Trophy officially starts on Saturday, April 20 as the 16 teams are now locked in for the NBA playoffs. This year’s games will air on four networks, ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, TNT, and truTV. Nikola Jokić and the No. 2 [Denver Nuggts] will open up their title defense against LeBron James and the No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers after the latter advanced out of the play-in tournament. The Oklahoma City Thunder claimed the top seed in the Western Conference and will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round.
Over in the East, the Boston Celtics are the top seed and they will face the Miami Heat. The No. 2 New York Knicks have had their most successful season in recent memory and are looking to avoid the upset against the seventh-seeded Philadelphia 76ers. As of the publication of this article, the entire first-round broadcast schedule has not been announced by either the NBA or its partners, but we do know when and where many of the early games will air.
To watch all of this action, The Streamable recommends signing up for a subscription to Sling TV. Not only will Sling carry all of the NBA Postseason Games, but it is the cheapest option to do so. If you sign up for both the Sling Orange and Blue plans, that will cost just $55 per month, and it will get you ESPN, TNT, and truTV. In select markets, it will also provide access to ABC, but even where it doesn’t, all of those games will be simulcast on ESPN3, which is also included in your package, so you won’t miss a single second of the NBA playoffs.
There will also be a handful of games airing on NBA TV, which is available on Sling via the Sports Extra add-on, for $11 per month. Currently, Sling is offering customers $10 off their first month, so you can watch the first half of the postseason for just $56.
What Is the 2024 NBA Playoff First Round Schedule?
ABC and ESPN Currently Announced First Round Games:
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 20 | 1 p.m. | Game 1: Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | ESPN |
| 3:30 p.m. | Game 1: Phoenix Suns vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | ESPN | |
| 6 p.m. | Game 1: Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks | ESPN | |
| 8:30 p.m. | Game 1: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets | ABC | |
| Sunday, April 21 | 1 p.m. | Game 1: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics | ABC |
| 3:30 p.m. | Game 1: Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers | ABC |
NBA TV Currently Announced First Round Games:
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 22 | 7 p.m. | Game 2: Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | NBA TV |
| Tuesday, April 23 | 8:30 p.m. | Game 2: Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks | NBA TV |
| Thursday, April 25 | 7 p.m. | Game 3: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Orlando Magic | NBA TV |
TNT Currently Announced First Round Games:
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Outlet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, April 21 | 7 p.m. | Game 1: Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks | TNT |
| 9:30 p.m. | Game 1: New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder | TNT | |
| Monday, April 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Game 2: Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks | TNT |
| 10 p.m. | Game 2: Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets | TNT | |
| Tuesday, April 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Game 2: Phoenix Suns at Minnesota Timberwolves | TNT |
| 10 p.m. | Game 2: Dallas Mavericks at LA Clippers | TNT | |
| Wednesday, April 24 | 7 p.m. | Game 2: Chicago Bulls or Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics | TNT |
| 9:30 p.m. | Game 2: New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder | TNT | |
| Thursday, April 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Game 3: New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers | TNT |
| 7:30 p.m. | NBA BetCast: Game 3: New York Knicks at Philadelphia 76ers | truTV | |
| 10 p.m. | Game 3: Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers | TNT | |
| 10 p.m. | NBA BetCast: Game 3: Denver Nuggets at Los Angeles Lakers | truTV |
What Devices Can You Use to Stream the 2024 NBA Playoffs?
Fans can watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs on Sling TV using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
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Sling TV
Sling TV is a live TV streaming service that helps users save money with the option of two distinct plans. The $40/month “Sling Orange” plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $40/month “Sling Blue” plan offers about 40 channels, including Fox and NBC local channels.
