The 2025 NBA Playoffs are underway, featuring a mix of seasoned contenders and emerging teams. ESPN and TNT will combine to bring fans all of the action throughout the next couple of months as a king of basketball will be crowned with the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Western Conference Matchups
In the Western Conference, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured the top seed and look to bring the city their first title behind the play of MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The Golden State Warriors clinched the seventh seed after a 121-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, behind the duo of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler III, who combined for 75 points. The Warriors are set to face a young second-seeded Houston Rockets team.
Other notable matchups include the duo of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and the Los Angeles Lakers taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets taking on Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the LA Clippers.
Eastern Conference Matchups
Over in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand at the top in the seeding.
The Orlando Magic secured the seventh seed and will face Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and the reigning champion Boston Celtics in the opening round.
The New York Knicks are matched up against the Detroit Pistons, while the Indiana Pacers will go head-to-head with division rival Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, and the Milwaukee Bucks.
Here’s how to watch all of the drama unfold on the floor during the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
When to Watch
Check out the schedule for each series here.
How to Watch 2025 NBA Playoff Games Live Without Cable TV
Streaming the NBA Playoffs on ESPN, ABC, NBA TV and TNT is easier than ever on our favorite devices. With Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and other compatible devices you can stream live NBA games with a subscription to DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
ABC is also available to watch for free with an antenna.
Games that air on TNT will also be available to watch live on Max.
You can find out more about each streaming service below.
Watch the NBA Playoffs Live on DIRECTV
For only $85.99 per month, the Entertainment plan from DIRECTV, you can watch all of the 2025 NBA Playoffs games live on ABC, NBA TV, ESPN and TNT and over 90 channels. There are no contracts, no hidden fees, and a subscription includes unlimited cloud DVR storage.
DIRECTV STREAM also offers a MySports package, a skinny bundle of over 20 sports-only channels, including ESPN, TNT, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, and in select markets ABC for $69.99 per month. The bundle also includes thousands of hours of live sports, exclusive content and more on ESPN+.
New subscribers can take advantage of a 5-day free trial before subscribing.
Watch NBA Playoff Games Live on Sling TV
Subscribe to Sling Orange & Blue to stream the NBA Playoffs on ESPN, ABC, NBA TV and TNT in a lineup of over 40 channels for only $61 per month. Record the games and your favorite shows and movies with 50 hours of DVR storage.
New subscribers can get half off of their first month for a limited time.
Watch NBA Playoff Games Live On Fubo
Known as a sports-oriented streaming service, you can find all of the ESPN family of networks on Fubo. The Pro plan starts at $84.99 per month and includes each postseason game airing on ABC, NBA TV, and ESPN in a lineup of over 190 channels and 100+ live sporting events.
Fubo doesn’t carry TNT but those games are available to watch live on Max.
Each Fubo plan includes on-demand shows and movies, the ability to record unlimited hours with cloud DVR, and you can stream on 10 screens simultaneously.
New subscribers can try Fubo for free and save $30 on the first month.
Watch the NBA Playoffs on Max
TNT Sports, which airs on TNT, are available on the Max app starting with the Standard plan for $16.99 per month or $139.99 yearly to watch live sports on Max.
Watch the NBA Playoff Games Live on Hulu + Live TV
TNT, ABC, and ESPN are part of a channel lineup of over 95 channels. For only $82.99 per month, the service offers unlimited access to the Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+ for no additional charge. Record your favorite shows, movies, and much more for up to 9 months with unlimited DVR storage.
New subscribers can try Hulu + Live TV for free for three days.
Watch the NBA Playoffs Live on YouTube TV
Stream over 100 channels, including ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, and TNT with YouTube TV for only $82.99 per month. The service includes unlimited DVR, so you can rewatch your library of content and the ability to share 6 accounts per household.
2025 NBA Playoffs Schedule
All Times Eastern | *if necessary
Eastern Conference
(1) Cleveland vs. (8) Miami Heat
- Game 1: Heat at Cavaliers (Sun. April 20, 7 ET, TNT)
- Game 2: Heat at Cavaliers (Wed. April 23, 7:30 ET, NBA TV)
- Game 3: Cavaliers at Heat (Sat. April 26, 1 ET, TNT)
- Game 4: Cavaliers at Heat (Mon. April 28, TBD)
- Game 5: Heat at Cavaliers (Wed. April 30, TBD)*
- Game 6: Cavaliers at Heat (Fri. May 2, TBD)*
- Game 7: Heat at Cavaliers (Sun. May 4, TBD)*
(2) Boston vs. (7) Orlando
- Game 1: Magic at Celtics (Sun. April 20, 3:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 2: Magic at Celtics (Wed. April 23, 7 ET, TNT)
- Game 3: Celtics at Magic (Fri. April 25, 7 ET, ESPN)
- Game 4: Celtics at Magic (Sun. April 27, 7 ET, TNT)
- Game 5: Magic at Celtics (Tue. April 29, TBD)*
- Game 6: Celtics at Magic (Thu. May 1, TBD)*
- Game 7: Magic at Celtics (Sat. May 3, TBD)*
(3) New York vs. (6) Detroit
- Game 1: Pistons at Knicks (Sat. April 19, 6 ET, ESPN)
- Game 2: Pistons at Knicks (Mon. April 21, 7:30 ET, TNT)
- Game 3: Knicks at Pistons (Thu. April 24, TBD, TNT)
- Game 4: Knicks at Pistons (Sun. April 27, 1 ET, ABC)
- Game 5: Pistons at Knicks (Tue. April 29, TBD)*
- Game 6: Knicks at Pistons (Thu. May 1, TBD)*
- Game 7: Pistons at Knicks (Sat. May 3, TBD)*
(4) Indiana vs. (5) Milwaukee
- Game 1: Bucks at Pacers (Sat. April 19, 1 ET, ESPN)
- Game 2: Bucks at Pacers (Tue. April 22, 7 ET, NBA TV)
- Game 3: Pacers at Bucks (Fri. April 25, 8 ET, ESPNU/NBA TV)
- Game 4: Pacers at Bucks (Sun. April 27, 9:30 ET, TNT)
- Game 5: Bucks at Pacers (Tue. April 29, TBD)*
- Game 6: Pacers at Bucks (Fri. May 2, TBD)*
- Game 7: Bucks at Pacers (Sun. May 4, TBD)*
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) Memphis Grizzlies
- Game 1: Grizzlies at Thunder (Sun. April 20, 1 ET, ABC)
- Game 2: Grizzlies at Thunder (Tue. April 22, 7:30 ET, TNT)
- Game 3: Thunder at Grizzlies (Thu. April 24, TBD, TNT)
- Game 4: Thunder at Grizzlies (Sat. April 26, 3:30 ET, TNT)
- Game 5: Grizzlies at Thunder (Mon. April 28, TBD)*
- Game 6: Thunder at Grizzlies (Thu. May 1, TBD)*
- Game 7: Grizzlies at Thunder (Sat. May 3, TBD)*
(2) Houston vs. (7) Golden State
- Game 1: Warriors at Rockets (Sun. April 20, 9:30 ET, TNT)
- Game 2: Warriors at Rockets (Wed. April 23, 9:30 ET, TNT)
- Game 3: Rockets at Warriors (Sat. April 26, 8:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 4: Rockets at Warriors (Mon. April 28, 10 ET, TNT)
- Game 5: Warriors at Rockets (Wed. April 30, TBD)*
- Game 6: Rockets at Warriors (Fri. May 2, TBD)*
- Game 7: Warriors at Rockets (Sun. May 4, TBD)*
(3) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (6) Minnesota
- Game 1: Timberwolves at Lakers (Sat. April 19, 8:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 2: Timberwolves at Lakers (Tue. April 22, 10 ET, TNT)
- Game 3: Lakers at Timberwolves (Fri. April 25, 9:30 ET, ESPN)
- Game 4: Lakers at Timberwolves (Sun. April 27, 3:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 5: Timberwolves at Lakers (Wed. April 30, TBD)*
- Game 6: Lakers at Timberwolves (Fri. May 2, TBD)*
- Game 7: Timberwolves at Lakers (Sun. May 4, TBD)*
(4) Denver vs. (5) LA Clippers
- Game 1: Clippers at Nuggets (Sat. April 19, 3:30 ET, ESPN)
- Game 2: Clippers at Nuggets (Mon. April 21, 10 ET, TNT)
- Game 3: Nuggets at Clippers (Thu. April 24, TBD, NBA TV)
- Game 4: Nuggets at Clippers (Sat. April 26, 6 ET, TNT)
- Game 5: Clippers at Nuggets (Tue. April 29, TBD)*
- Game 6: Nuggets at Clippers (Thu. May 1, TBD)*
- Game 7: Clippers at Nuggets (Sat. May 3, TBD)*