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Just two teams remain in the NBA Playoff Eastern Conference tournament: the No. 3 New York Knicks and the No. 4 Indiana Pacers. Neither team has been to the finals in more than two decades. The series will be a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Semifinals, which the Pacers won in seven games. Coincidentally, it’ll also be a repeat of the 2000 ECF, which saw another Pacers victory over the Knicks. That was the last time the Knicks made the ECF.
At a Glance: How to Watch Knicks vs. Pacers Games
Stream: DirecTV, Max, Sling
TV Channel: TNT
Next Game: Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m. ET
If you’re looking to watch the Knicks vs. Pacers playoff series, read on. We’ve rounded up three of the best ways to livestream Knicks vs. Pacers basketball games online without cable (including an option with a free trial) and put together a schedule for the buzzy series.
How to Watch Knicks vs. Pacers Playoff Games Online
Every game in the Knicks vs. Pacers playoff series will air on TNT. If you don’t have cable, you can livestream Knicks vs. Pacers games using any live TV streaming service that carries TNT or Max. Here’s a further breakdown of the three best options:
How to Watch Knicks vs. Pacers NBA Playoff Games: 2025 Livestream
editor’s Pick
DirecTV
➤ Pros: Free trial, affordable genre packs, ESPN+ included
➤ Cons: Not as many entertainment channels in genre packs as other options
DirecTV is more expensive than Max (below) for watching Knicks vs. Pacers, but it’s our top choice for two reasons. Firstly, DirecTV offers a free trial (five days). Secondly, the service also carries ESPN and ABC, meaning you can stream Thunder vs. Timberwolves Western Conference Finals games as well. DirecTV’s MySports pack is the best option with all of these channels, and comes in at $69.99 a month after the free trial. Plus, it includes ESPN+ for more sports content.
How to Watch Knicks vs. Pacers NBA Playoff Games: 2025 Livestream
Max
➤ Pros: Affordable, on-demand content
➤ Cons: Limited live coverage, no free trial
If you want a more affordable option (and don’t mind missing the Thunder vs. Timberwolves series), Max is a great way to livestream Knicks vs. Pacers playoff games online. Plans start at just $9.99 a month, and you’ll be able to watch some other sports shown on TNT, such as certain NHL playoff games.
How to Watch Knicks vs. Pacers NBA Playoff Games: 2025 Livestream
Sling
➤ Pros: Tons of channels, easy to use
➤ Cons: No free trial
Another great live TV streaming service you can use to watch Knicks vs. Pacers basketball games is Sling. This service includes TNT in all of its plans, which start at $46 a month. If you want ABC and ESPN as well, upgrade to Sling Orange + Blue, which starts at $61. Both plans offer a 50% discount on your first month.
Knicks vs. Pacers Playoffs Schedule, Next Game
The Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Finals series starts on Wednesday, May 21, and will run through Monday, June 2, if a Game Seven is necessary. Here’s the full series schedule (times in ET):
Game 1: Pacers at Knicks — Wednesday, May 21, 8 p.m.
Game 2: Pacers at Knicks — Friday, May 23, 8 p.m.
Game 3: Knicks at Pacers — Sunday, May 25, 8 p.m.
Game 4: Knicks at Pacers — Tuesday, May 27, 8 p.m.
*Game 5: Pacers at Knicks — Thursday, May 29, 8 p.m.
*Game 6: Knicks at Pacers — Saturday, May 31, 8 p.m.
*Game 7: Pacers at Knicks — Monday, June 2, 8 p.m.
* If necessary