NBA Playoffs bracket 2025: Updated schedule, TV channels, scores for every round of postseason games

Exciting matchups, superstar performances and thrilling finishes — yes, the NBA Playoffs have arrived.

This year’s bracket is filled with talented teams hoping to capture the Larry O’Brien Trophy. In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics will look to defend their title, but contenders like the Cavaliers, Knicks and Pacers want to knock Boston off its throne.

In the Western Conference, the Thunder will be the team to beat, as they were utterly dominant during the regular season. The West is absolutely loaded, though, with the Rockets, Lakers, Nuggets and others ready to chase down a championship.

Here is everything you need to know about watching the 2025 NBA Playoffs, including a full bracket and TV and streaming information for each game.

NBA Playoffs bracket 2025NBA Playoffs 2025: TV channels, live streamsTV channels: ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, TNTLive streams: SlingNBA Playoff games will air on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and TNT. The 2025 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.

NBA Playoffs radio station 2025Radio station: SiriusXMYou can listen to every NBA Playoff game live on SiriusXM. Channels for postseason games are listed on the SiriusXM website.

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NBA Playoffs 2025: Updated schedule for every round of postseason gamesEastern Conference first round(1) Cavaliers vs. (8) Heat — Cleveland leads 1-0

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamApril 20Game 1: Cavs 121, Heat 100——April 23Game 27:30 p.m.NBA TV, SlingApril 26Game 31 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 28Game 4TBDTBDApril 30Game 5*TBDTBDMay 2Game 6*TBDTBDMay 4Game 7*TBDTBD*If necessary

(2) Celtics vs. (7) Magic — Boston leads 1-0

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamApril 20Game 1: Celtics 103, Magic 86——April 23Game 27 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 25Game 37 p.m.ESPN, SlingApril 27Game 47 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 29Game 5*TBDTBDMay 1Game 6*TBDTBDMay 3Game 7*TBDTBD*If necessary

(3) Knicks vs. (6) Pistons — Series tied 1-1

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamApril 19Game 1: Knicks 123, Pistons 112——April 21Game 2: Pistons 100, Knicks 94——April 24Game 37 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 27Game 41 p.m.ABC, SlingApril 29Game 5TBDTBDMay 1Game 6*TBDTBDMay 3Game 7*TBDTBD*If necessary

(4) Pacers vs. (5) Bucks — Indiana leads 1-0

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamApril 19Game 1: Pacers 117, Bucks 98——April 22Game 27 p.m.NBA TV, SlingApril 25Game 38 p.m.NBA TV, SlingApril 27Game 49:30 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 29Game 5*TBDTBDMay 2Game 6*TBDTBDMay 4Game 7*TBDTBD*If necessary

Western Conference first round(1) Thunder vs. (8) Grizzlies — Oklahoma City leads 1-0

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamApril 20Game 1: Thunder 131, Grizzlies 80——April 22Game 27:30 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 24Game 39:30 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 26Game 43:30 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 28Game 5*TBDTBDMay 1Game 6*TBDTBDMay 3Game 7*TBDTBD*If necessary

(2) Rockets vs. (7) Warriors — Golden State leads 1-0

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamApril 20Game 1: Warriors 95, Rockets 85——April 23Game 29:30 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 26Game 38:30 p.m.ABC, SlingApril 28Game 410 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 30Game 5*TBDTBDMay 2Game 6*TBDTBDMay 4Game 7*TBDTBD*If necessary

(3) Lakers vs. (6) Timberwolves — Minnesota leads 1-0

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamApril 19Game 1: Timberwolves 117, Lakers 95——April 22Game 210 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 25Game 39:30 p.m.ESPN, SlingApril 27Game 43:30 p.m.ABC, SlingApril 30Game 5*TBDTBDMay 2Game 6*TBDTBDMay 4Game 7*TBDTBD*If necessary

(4) Nuggets vs. (5) Clippers — Denver leads 1-0

DateGameTime (ET)TV/Live streamApril 19Game 1: Nuggets 112, Clippers 110 (OT)——April 21Game 210 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 24Game 310 p.m.NBA TV, SlingApril 26Game 46 p.m.TNT, SlingApril 29Game 5*TBDTBDMay 1Game 6*TBDTBDMay 3Game 7*TBDTBD*If necessary

NBA Play-In TournamentEastern Conference

DateScoresApril 15Magic 120, Hawks 95April 16Heat 109, Bulls 90April 18Heat 123, Hawks 114 (OT)Western Conference

DateScoresApril 15Warriors 121, Grizzlies 116April 16Mavericks 120, Kings 106April 18Grizzlies 120, Mavericks 106NBA Playoffs schedule 2025Play-In Tournament: April 15-18First round: April 19Conference semifinals: May 5-6 (possible move up to May 3-4)Conference finals: May 20-21 (possible move up to May 18-19)NBA Finals: June 5-June 22 (if necessary)The 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament will begin on Tuesday, April 15. The first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs will start four days later on Saturday, April 19.

The next two rounds of the postseason will be held in May, and Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals will be played on Thursday, June 5.

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