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 veteran Warriors squad.
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 games on TV today
Saturday, May 31
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| Pacers vs. Knicks, Game 6 | 8 p.m. | TNT, 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
Thursday, June 5
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| NBA Finals Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
Sunday, June 8
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| NBA Finals Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
Wednesday, June 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| NBA Finals Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
Friday, June 13
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| NBA Finals Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
Monday, June 16
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| NBA Finals Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
* If necessary
Thursday, June 19
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| NBA Finals Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
* If necessary
Sunday, June 22
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|
| NBA Finals Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs bracket 2025
