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The Oklahoma City Thunder face the New Orleans Pelicans again today for Game 3 of the first series of the NBA Team Playoffs. THE Thunder leads series 2-0 and aim to sweep the Pelicans. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder team lives up to the hype, making it one of the most exciting NBA playoff series this season.
Read the Game 3 start time and live stream options below.
How and when to watch the OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans game
Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series between the OKC Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans will be played on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast on TNT and broadcast on Sling TV and the platforms presented below.
How to watch the OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans game without cable
If your cable subscription doesn’t offer TNT or you’ve cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch today’s game. Below are the platforms where you can watch today’s Thunder vs Pelicans game live.
Sling TV: The Most Cost-Effective Way to Stream the OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Game
One of the most cost-effective ways to stream today’s NBA playoff game is to use a subscription to Sling TV. To watch today’s game, you will need an Orange tier subscription, which includes TNT and ESPN. To access more NBA playoff games, upgrade to Orange + Blue (recommended), which includes games played on your local ABC affiliate.
The Orange tier normally costs $40 per month, but Sling TV has a new subscriber deal where you can get your first month for $15. The Orange + Blue tier costs $35 for your first month, and $60 per month thereafter. There’s also an NBA Playoffs bundle where you can save $30 by prepaying for three months of service at any tier. You can cancel at any time.
Note: Since Sling TV does not broadcast CBS, you will not be able to watch live sports broadcast on CBS, including the NFL. If you’re looking for live TV streaming platform to watch all your favorite sportswe offer you a subscription to Hulu + Live TV.
Key Features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue Tier:
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, ESPN and TNT.
- You have access to NFL games broadcast on ESPN next season at the lowest price.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Package: Watch OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Game Live for Free
You can watch today’s match with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package. The package includes 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, local network affiliate channels and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch today’s game, the 2024 NBA Playoffs, MLB this season, and network NFL games next season with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package.
Hulu + Live TV comes with ESPN+ and Disney+. It is priced at $77 after a three-day free trial.
Best place to get NBA Playoffs fan gear: Fanatics
Rooting from home is more fun while representing your team with the latest NBA fan gear. Fanatics is our first stop for the latest NBA fan gear, our go-to for the latest from the NBA Playoffs and Finals, like jerseys, commemorative t-shirts, hats and more. Fanatics also just released NFL draft jerseys, like the new No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears jersey. Delivery is free with the code 24ship ($24 minimum order required).
2024 NBA Playoffs: Complete playoff schedule
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The first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs will begin on April 20.
First round schedule
Below you will find the dates, times and broadcast networks for each game in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. All times are Eastern.
Eastern Conference
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat
• Game 1: Heat vs. Celtics; Sunday, April 21 (1 p.m. ET on ABC) Celtics 114-94
• Game 2: Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, April 24 (7 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) Heat 111-101
• Game 3: Celtics vs. Heat; Saturday, April 27 (6 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• Game 4: Celtics vs. Heat; Monday April 29 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Celtics vs. Heat; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers
• Game 1: 76ers vs. Knicks; Saturday, April 20 (6 p.m. ET on ESPN) Knicks 111-104
• Game 2: 76ers vs. Knicks; Monday, April 22 (7:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) Knicks 104-101
• Game 3: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, April 25 (7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) 76ers 125-114
• Game 4: Knicks vs. 76ers; Sunday April 28 (1 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5: 76ers vs. Knicks; Tuesday April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Knicks vs. 76ers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: 76ers vs. Knicks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers
• Game 1: Pacers vs. Bucks; Sunday, April 21 (7 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) Bucks 109-94
• Game 2: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday April 23 (8:30 p.m. on NBA TV) Pacers 125-108
• Game 3: Bucks vs. Pacers; Friday April 26 (5:30 p.m. on ESPN) Pacers 121-118
• Game 4: Bucks vs. Pacers; Sunday April 28 (7 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 5: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Bucks vs. Pacers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Pacers vs. Bucks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando
• Game 1: Magic vs. Knights; Saturday, April 20 (1 p.m. on ESPN) Cavaliers 97-83
• Game 2: Magic vs. Knights; Monday, April 22 (7 p.m. on NBA TV) Cavaliers 96-86
• Game 3: Horsemen versus Magic; Thursday, April 25 (7 p.m. on NBA TV) Magic 121-83
• Game 4: Horsemen versus Magic; Saturday April 27 (1 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 5: Magic vs. Knights; Tuesday April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Horsemen versus Magic; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Magic vs. Knights; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans
• Game 1: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Sunday, April 21 (9:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) OKC 94-92
• Game 2: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday April 24 (9:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) OKC 124-92
• Game 3: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Saturday April 27 (3:30 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 4: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Monday April 29 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Thunder vs. Pelicans; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers
• Game 1: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Saturday April 20 (8 p.m. on ABC) Nuggets 114-103
• Game 2: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday April 22 (10 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+) Nuggets 101-99
• Game 3: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, April 25 (10 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+) Nuggets 112-105
• Game 4: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Saturday April 27 (8:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday April 29 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Nuggets vs. Lakers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Lakers vs. Nuggets; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
= If necessary
(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix Suns
- Game 1: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, April 20 (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) Timberwolves 120-95
- Game 2: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 23 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT) Timberwolves 105-93
- Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Friday, April 26 (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Sunday, April 28 (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 5: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
- Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Thursday, May 2 (TBD, TBD)*
- Game 7: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday May 4 (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks
• Game 1: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday April 21 (3:30 p.m. on ABC) Clippers 109-97
• Game 2: Mavericks vs. Clippers, Tuesday April 23 (10 p.m. on Clippervision) Mavericks 96-93
• Game 3: Clippers vs Mavericks, Friday April 26 (8 p.m. on Clippervision)
• Game 4: Clippers vs Mavericks, Sunday April 28 (3:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Clippers vs. Mavericks, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
Conference Semifinals Schedule
The conference semifinals will begin May 6-7, but could run through May 4-5 if the previous round series ends earlier.
Conference Finals Schedule
The conference finals will begin May 21-22, but could run through May 19-20 if the previous round series ends earlier.
NBA Finals Schedule
The 2024 NBA Finals begin June 6 and air on ABC.
- Sunday June 9: Game 2
- Wednesday June 12: Game 3
- Friday June 14: Game 4
- Monday June 17: Game 5 (if necessary)
- Thursday June 20: Game 6 (if necessary)
- Sunday June 23: Game 7 (if necessary)
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