There is one NBA game today. Friday’s NBA playoff schedule tips off at 8 p.m. ET on TNT/Max when the Indiana Pacers take on the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers are up in the series 1-0.
Matchup Time (ET) How to Watch
Pacers @ Knicks (Game 2) 8 p.m. TNT/Max
NBA Playoffs Schedule
May 22, 2025 – Game 2: Timberwolves vs. Thunder (0-1), (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
May 23, 2025 – Game 2: Pacers vs. Knicks (0-0), (8 p.m. ET, TNT)
May 24, 2025 – Game 3: Thunder vs. Timberwolves (0-1), (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
May 25, 2025 – Game 3: Knicks vs. Pacers (0-0), (8 p.m. ET, TNT)
May 26, 2025 – Game 4: Thunder vs. Timberwolves (0-1), (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
May 27, 2025 – Game 4: Knicks vs. Pacers (0-0), (8 p.m. ET, TNT)
May 28, 2025 – Game 5: Timberwolves vs. Thunder (0-1), (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
May 29, 2025 – Game 5: Pacers vs. Knicks (0-0), (8 p.m. ET, TNT)
May 30, 2025 – Game 6: Thunder vs. Timberwolves (0-1), (8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)*
May 31, 2025 – Game 6: Knicks vs. Pacers (0-0), (8 p.m. ET, TNT)*
June 1, 2025 – Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Thunder (0-1), (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)*
June 2, 2025 – Game 7: Pacers vs. Knicks (0-0), (8 p.m. ET, TNT)*
*May change based on series results
Key dates on NBA calendar, including the NBA trade deadline
Below, you can find the key dates on the NBA calendar, including the trade deadline.
April 19: The 2025 NBA Playoffs begin
May 11-18: NBA Draft Combine
June 5: The 2025 NBA Finals begin
June 25-26: The 2025 NBA Draft begins at 8 PM ET, Day 1 is live on ABC and ESPN, Day 2 is live on ESPN.
June 30: NBA teams can begin negotiating with free agents (6 PM ET)
July 6: NBA teams can start signing free agents (12:01 PM ET)
July 10-20: The Las Vegas Summer League
NBA schedule – Team schedules 2024-25
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Phoenix Suns game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Suns schedule
Chicago Bulls game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Bulls schedule
Golden State Warriors game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Warriors schedule
Milwaukee Bucks game today: TV schedule, scores, and upcoming 2024-25 Bucks schedule
NBA Schedule FAQ
Where can I watch NBA tonight?
Every single NBA game during the regular season and playoffs is televised. Almost all of them can be found on the league’s NBA TV app. Many games during the season can also be found on ABC, ESPN, and TNT. Furthermore, all the various teams in the Association also have broadcast deals with local networks in their home cities. Playoff matchups are broadcast exclusively on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and truTV. They can also be streamed on ESPN+ and MAX.
When did the NBA regular season begin?
The 2024-25 NBA schedule kicks off on October 22 with a pair of matchups on each coast.
When was the NBA In-Season Tournament 2024?
This year’s edition of the In-Season Tournament, AKA the Emirates Cup, begins on Nov. 12. It will continue through Dec. 3, and then the quarterfinals begin on Dec. 10, followed by the semifinals in Las Vegas on Dec. 14, and the Emirates Cup Finals on Dec. 17.
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Who won the 2024 NBA Finals?
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In the 2024 NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics were able to bring an 18th Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy to their headquarters when they were able to beat the Dallas Mavericks in five games. Below you can find all the results from each game.
Game Date Matchup
1 Thursday, June 6 Celtics 107, Mavericks 89
2 Sunday, June 9 Celtics 105, Mavericks 98
3 Wednesday, June 12 Celtics 106, Mavericks 99
4 Friday, June 14 Mavericks 122, Celtics 84
5 Monday, June 17 Celtics 106, Mavericks 88