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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
Thursday, April 24
| Pistons vs. Knicks, Game 3 | 7 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Grizzlies vs. Thunder, Game 3 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| Clippers vs. Nuggets, Game 3 | 10 p.m. | NBA TV, 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
Friday, April 25
| Magic vs. Celtics, Game 3 | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| Bucks vs. Pacers, Game 3 | 8 p.m. | ESPNU, NBA TV, Sling |
| Timberwolves vs. Lakers, Game 3 | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
Saturday, April 26
| 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 |
Sunday, April 27
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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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