NBA Playoffs bracket 2024: Updated schedule, TV channels, scores for every round of postseason games

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After a wild first three rounds of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the NBA Finals have arrived.

The Celtics remain the team to beat, as they cruised past the Heat, Cavaliers and Pacers in their first three series, losing just two games. The Mavericks emerged from the Western Conference behind more heroics from Luka Doncic and will be playing in the Finals for the third time as they seek the franchise's second title.

Which contender will raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy this year?

Here is everything you need to know about watching the 2024 NBA Playoffs, including a full bracket and TV and streaming information for each game.

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NBA Playoffs bracket 2024

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NBA Playoffs schedule 2024

  • Play-In Tournament: April 16-19
  • First round: April 20
  • Conference semifinals: May 6-7 (possible move up to May 4-5)
  • Conference finals: May 21-22 (possible move up to May 19-20)
  • NBA Finals: June 6-June 23 (if necessary)

The 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament will begin on Tuesday, April 16. The first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs will start four days later on Saturday, April 20.

The next two rounds of the postseason will be held in May, and Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals will be played on Thursday, June 6.

NBA Playoffs 2024: TV channels, live stream

  • TV channels: ABC 
  • Live stream: Sling

The 2024 NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC. 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.

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NBA Playoffs radio station 2024

Listen to every game of the 2024 NBA Playoffs live on SiriusXM. 

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How to buy tickets for 2024 NBA Playoffs

Tickets for NBA Playoff games are now available on StubHub. You can check out seating charts for games by clicking on the link below.

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NBA Playoffs 2024: Updated schedule for every round of postseason games

NBA Finals

(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks — Boston wins 4-1

Date Game Time (ET) TV/Live stream
June 6 Celtics 107, Mavericks 89
June 9 Celtics 105, Mavericks 98
June 12 Celtics 106, Mavericks 99
June 14 Mavericks 122, Celtics 84
June 17 Celtics 106, Mavericks 88

Eastern Conference Finals

(1) Celtics vs. (6) Pacers — Boston wins 4-0

Date Game Result
May 21 Game 1 Celtics 133, Pacers 128 (OT)
May 23 Game 2 Celtics 126, Pacers 110
May 25 Game 3 Celtics 114, Pacers 111
May 27 Game 4 Celtics 105, Pacers 102

Western Conference Finals

(3) Timberwolves vs. (5) Mavericks — Dallas wins 4-1

Date Game Result
May 22 Game 1 Mavericks 108, Timberwolves 105
May 24 Game 2 Mavericks 109, Timberwolves 108
May 26 Game 3 Mavericks 116, Timberwolves 107
May 28 Game 4 Timberwolves 105, Mavericks 100
May 30 Game 5 Mavericks 124, Timberwolves 103

Eastern Conference semifinals

(1) Celtics vs. (4) Cavaliers — Boston wins 4-1

Date Game Result
May 7 Game 1 Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
May 9 Game 2 Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
May 11 Game 3 Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93
May 13 Game 4 Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102
May 15 Game 5 Celtics 113, Cavaliers 98

(2) Knicks vs. (6) Pacers — Indiana wins 4-3

Date Game Result
May 6 Game 1 Knicks 121, Pacers 117
May 8 Game 2 Knicks 130, Pacers 121
May 10 Game 3 Pacers 111, Knicks 106
May 12 Game 4 Pacers 121, Knicks 89
May 14 Game 5 Knicks 121, Pacers 91
May 17 Game 6 Pacers 116, Knicks 103
May 19 Game 7 Pacers 130, Knicks 109

Western Conference semifinals

(1) Thunder vs. (5) Mavericks — Dallas wins 4-2

Date Game Result
May 7 Game 1 Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
May 9 Game 2 Mavericks 119, Thunder 110
May 11 Game 3 Mavericks 105, Thunder 101
May 13 Game 4 Thunder 100, Mavericks 96
May 15 Game 5 Mavericks 104, Thunder 92
May 18 Game 6 Mavericks 117, Thunder 116

(2) Nuggets vs. (3) Timberwolves — Minnesota wins 4-3

Date Game Result
May 4 Game 1 Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
May 6 Game 2 Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80
May 10 Game 3 Nuggets 117, Timberwolves 90
May 12 Game 4 Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107
May 14 Game 5 Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 97
May 16 Game 6 Timberwolves 115, Nuggets 70
May 19 Game 7 Timberwolves 98, Nuggets 90

Eastern Conference first round

(1) Celtics vs. (8) Heat — Boston wins 4-1

Date Game Result
April 21 Game 1 Celtics 114, Heat 94
April 24 Game 2 Heat 111, Celtics 101
April 27 Game 3 Celtics 104, Heat 84
April 29 Game 4 Celtics 102, Heat 88
May 1 Game 5 Celtics 118, Heat 84

(2) Knicks vs. (7) 76ers — New York wins 4-2

Date Game Result
April 20 Game 1 Knicks 111, 76ers 104
April 22 Game 2 Knicks 104, 76ers 101
April 25 Game 3 76ers 125, Knicks 114
April 28 Game 4 Knicks 97, 76ers 92
April 30 Game 5 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
May 2 Game 6 Knicks 118, 76ers 115

(3) Bucks vs. (6) Pacers — Indiana wins 4-2

Date Game Result
April 21 Game 1 Bucks 109, Pacers 94
April 23 Game 2 Pacers 125, Bucks 108
April 26 Game 3 Pacers 121, Bucks 118 (OT)
April 28 Game 4 Pacers 126, Bucks 113
April 30 Game 5 Bucks 115, Pacers 92
May 2 Game 6 Pacers 120, Bucks 98

(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Magic — Cleveland wins 4-3

Date Game Result
April 20 Game 1 Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
April 22 Game 2 Cavaliers 96, Magic 86
April 25 Game 3 Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
April 27 Game 4 Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
April 30 Game 5 Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
May 3 Game 6 Magic 103, Cavaliers 96
May 5 Game 7 Cavaliers 106, Magic 94

Western Conference first round

(1) Thunder vs. (8) Pelicans — Oklahoma City wins 4-0

Date Game Result
April 21 Game 1 Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
April 24 Game 2 Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
April 27 Game 3 Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
April 29 Game 4 Thunder 97, Pelicans 89

(2) Nuggets vs. (7) Lakers — Denver wins 4-1

Date Game Result
April 20 Game 1 Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
April 22 Game 2 Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
April 25 Game 3 Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
April 27 Game 4 Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
April 29 Game 5 Nuggets 108, Lakers 106

(3) Timberwolves vs. (6) Suns — Minnesota wins 4-0

Date Game Result
April 20 Game 1 Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
April 23 Game 2 Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
April 26 Game 3 Timberwolves 126, Suns 109
April 28 Game 4 Timberwolves 122, Suns 116

(4) Clippers vs. (5) Mavericks — Dallas wins 4-2

Date Game Result
April 21 Game 1 Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
April 23 Game 2 Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
April 26 Game 3 Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
April 28 Game 4 Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
May 1 Game 5 Mavericks 123, Clippers 93
May 3 Game 6 Mavericks 114, Clippers 101

NBA Play-In Tournament

Eastern Conference

Date Results
April 17 76ers 105, Heat 104
April 17 Bulls 131, Hawks 116
April 19 Heat 112, Bulls 91

Western Conference

Date Results
April 16 Lakers 110, Pelicans 106
April 16 Kings 118, Warriors 94
April 19 Pelicans 105, Kings 98
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Jordan Greer is an NBA content producer for The Sporting News.