Throw the words “load management” out the window. The 2019 NBA playoffs are here.
The race to the NBA Finals began April 13, and it’s been a wild ride ever since. The Warriors made their way through the West side of the bracket, and the Raptors knocked off the top-seeded Bucks in the East.
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The 2019 NBA Finals will begin May 30 and end no later than June 16.
Below you’ll find everything to know about watching the 2019 NBA playoffs, including postseason matchups and series-by-series TV schedules.
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NBA playoffs 2019: TV channels, live stream
TV: ESPN, ABC, TNT, NBA TV
Stream: Watch ESPN | Watch TNT | fuboTV (free trial)
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The 2019 NBA playoffs broadcasts will be split between ESPN and TNT once again, about 40 games apiece. First- and second-round games are scattered across both networks, including several primetime matchups on ABC, the flagship station to ESPN.
TNT owns exclusive broadcast rights to the Eastern Conference finals, and ESPN covers the Western Conference finals. Every game during the NBA Finals will be shown exclusively on ABC.
The primary outlets for live-streaming 2019 NBA playoff games are Watch ESPN and Watch TNT, both available on desktop and by downloading the mobile app. You can also stream games live by signing up for fuboTV, which offers a free seven-day trial (TNT only).
Of course, the acclaimed “Inside the NBA” studio crew – host Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith – presides over TNT broadcasts. TNT will deploy broadcast tandems as such: Marv Albert with analyst Chris Webber; Kevin Harlan with analyst Reggie Miller; Brian Anderson with analyst Kevin McHale; and Spero Dedes with analyst Greg Anthony.
For games on ESPN and ABC, the network’s “NBA Countdown” crew of Michelle Beadle, Jalen Rose, Paul Pierce and Stan Van Gundy leads off the broadcasts. ESPN’s primary broadcast is Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson.
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(1) Warriors vs. (2) Raptors
| Date | Matchup | Time (TV channel) |
| May 30 | Game 1 at Toronto | 9 p.m. ET (ABC) |
| June 2 | Game 2 at Toronto | 8 p.m. ET (ABC) |
| June 5 | Game 3 at Golden State | 9 p.m. ET (ABC) |
| June 7 | Game 4 at Golden State | 9 p.m. ET (ABC) |
| June 10* | Game 5 at Toronto | 9 p.m. ET (ABC) |
| June 13* | Game 6 at Golden State | 9 p.m. ET (ABC) |
| June 16* | Game 7 at Toronto | 8 p.m. ET (ABC) |
(*if necessary)
Western Conference finals results
(1) Warriors vs. (3) Trail Blazers
| Date | Matchup | Time (TV channel) |
| May 14 | Warriors 116, Trail Blazers 94 | Warriors lead 1-0 |
| May 16 | Warriors 114, Trail Blazers 111 | Warriors lead 2-0 |
| May 18 | Warriors 110, Trail Blazers 99 | Warriors lead 3-0 |
| May 20 | Warriors 119, Trail Blazers 117 | Warriors win series 4-0 |
Eastern Conference finals results
(1) Bucks vs. (2) Raptors
| Date | Matchup | Time (TV channel) |
| May 15 | Bucks 108, Raptors 100 | Bucks lead 1-0 |
| May 17 | Bucks 125, Raptors 103 | Bucks lead 2-0 |
| May 19 | Raptors 118, Bucks 112 | Bucks lead 2-1 |
| May 21 | Raptors 120, Bucks 102 | Series tied 2-2 |
| May 23 | Raptors 105, Bucks 99 | Raptors lead 3-2 |
| May 25 | Raptors 100, Bucks 94 | Raptors win series 4-2 |
Eastern Conference second round results
(1) Bucks vs. (4) Celtics
| Date | Matchup | Time (TV channel) |
| April 28 | Game 1 at Milwaukee | Celtics lead 1-0 |
| April 30 | Game 2 at Milwaukee | Series tied 1-1 |
| May 3 | Game 3 at Boston | Bucks lead 2-1 |
| May 6 | Game 4 at Boston | Bucks lead 3-1 |
| May 8 | Game 5 at Milwaukee | Bucks win series 4-1 |
(2) Raptors vs. (3) 76ers
| Date | Matchup | Time (TV channel) |
| April 27 | Game 1 at Toronto | Raptors lead 1-0 |
| April 29 | Game 2 at Toronto | Series tied 1-1 |
| May 2 | Game 3 at Philadelphia | 76ers lead 2-1 |
| May 5 | Game 4 at Philadelphia | Series tied 2-2 |
| May 7 | Game 5 at Toronto | Raptors lead 3-2 |
| May 9 | Game 6 at Philadelphia | Series tied 3-3 |
| May 12 | Game 7 at Toronto | Raptors win series 4-3 |
Western Conference second round results
(1) Warriors vs. (4) Rockets
| Date | Matchup | Time (TV channel) |
| April 28 | Game 1 at Golden State | Warriors lead 1-0 |
| April 30 | Game 2 at Golden State | Warriors lead 2-0 |
| May 4 | Game 3 at Houston | Warriors lead 2-1 |
| May 6 | Game 4 at Houston | Series tied 2-2 |
| May 8 | Game 5 at Golden State | Warriors lead 3-2 |
| May 10 | Game 6 at Houston | Warriors win series 4-2 |
(2) Nuggets vs. (3) Trail Blazers
| Date | Matchup | Time (TV channel) |
| April 29 | Game 1 at Denver | Nuggets lead 1-0 |
| May 1 | Game 2 at Denver | Series tied 1-1 |
| May 3 | Game 3 at Portland | Trail Blazers lead 2-1 |
| May 5 | Game 4 at Portland | Series tied 2-2 |
| May 7 | Game 5 at Denver | Nuggets lead 3-2 |
| May 9 | Game 6 at Portland | Series tied 3-3 |
| May 12 | Game 7 at Denver | Trail Blazers win series 4-3 |
Eastern Conference first round results
(1) Bucks vs. (8) Pistons
| Date | Matchup | Results |
| April 14 | Game 1 at Milwaukee | Bucks lead 1-0 |
| April 17 | Game 2 at Milwaukee | Bucks lead 2-0 |
| April 20 | Game 3 at Detroit | Bucks lead 3-0 |
| April 22 | Game 4 at Detroit | Bucks win series 4-0 |
(2) Raptors vs. (7) Magic
| Date | Matchup | Results |
| April 13 | Game 1 at Toronto | Magic lead 1-0 |
| April 16 | Game 2 at Toronto | Series tied 1-1 |
| April 19 | Game 3 at Orlando | Raptors lead 2-1 |
| April 21 | Game 4 at Orlando | Raptors lead 3-1 |
| April 23 | Game 5 at Toronto | Raptors win series 4-1 |
(3) 76ers vs. (6) Nets
| Date | Matchup | Results |
| April 13 | Game 1 at Philadelphia | Nets lead 1-0 |
| April 15 | Game 2 at Philadelphia | Series tied 1-1 |
| April 18 | Game 3 at Brooklyn | 76ers lead 2-1 |
| April 20 | Game 4 at Brooklyn | 76ers lead 3-1 |
| April 23 | Game 5 at Philadelphia | 76ers win series 4-1 |
(4) Celtics vs. (5) Pacers
| Date | Matchup | Results |
| April 14 | Game 1 at Boston | Celtics lead 1-0 |
| April 17 | Game 2 at Boston | Celtics lead 2-0 |
| April 19 | Game 3 at Indiana | Celtics lead 3-0 |
| April 21 | Game 4 at Indiana | Celtics win series 4-0 |
Western Conference first round results
(1) Warriors vs. (8) Clippers
| Date | Matchup | Time (TV channel) |
| April 13 | Game 1 at Golden State | Warriors lead 1-0 |
| April 15 | Game 2 at Golden State | Series tied 1-1 |
| April 18 | Game 3 at Los Angeles | Warriors lead 2-1 |
| April 21 | Game 4 at Los Angeles | Warriors lead 3-1 |
| April 24 | Game 5 at Golden State | Warriors lead 3-2 |
| April 26 | Game 6 at Los Angeles | Warriors win series 4-2 |
(2) Nuggets vs. (7) Spurs
| Date | Matchup | Time (TV channel) |
| April 13 | Game 1 at Denver | Spurs lead 1-0 |
| April 16 | Game 2 at Denver | Series tied 1-1 |
| April 18 | Game 3 at San Antonio | Spurs lead 2-1 |
| April 20 | Game 4 at San Antonio | Series tied 2-2 |
| April 23 | Game 5 at Denver | Nuggets lead 3-2 |
| April 25 | Game 6 at San Antonio | Series tied 3-3 |
| April 27 | Game 7 at Denver | Nuggets win series 4-3 |
(3) Trail Blazers vs. (6) Thunder
| Date | Matchup | Results |
| April 14 | Game 1 at Portland | Trail Blazers lead 1-0 |
| April 16 | Game 2 at Portland | Trail Blazers lead 2-0 |
| April 19 | Game 3 at Oklahoma City | Trail Blazers lead 2-1 |
| April 21 | Game 4 at Oklahoma City | Trail Blazers lead 3-1 |
| April 23 | Game 5 at Portland | Trail Blazers win series 4-1 |
(4) Rockets vs. (5) Jazz
| Date | Matchup | Results |
| April 14 | Game 1 at Houston | Rockets lead 1-0 |
| April 17 | Game 2 at Houston | Rockets lead 2-0 |
| April 20 | Game 3 at Utah | Rockets lead 3-0 |
| April 22 | Game 4 at Utah | Rockets lead 3-1 |
| April 24 | Game 5 at Houston | Rockets win series 4-1 |