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The 2024 NBA Play-In Tournament is here with the Western Conference’s No. 10 Golden State Warriors taking on the No. 9 Sacramento Kings today in a single-elimination game. The winner of today’s game will face the winner of today’s game. Game 8 of the Los Angeles Lakers against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Warriors vs. Warriors game. Kings today, even if you don’t have cable.
When is the 2024 NBA Play-In tournament?
THE NBA Play-In Tournament will be played from April 16 to 19, 2024. The Western Conference will begin the play-in tournament on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The Eastern Conference will begin the competition on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Western Conference play-in games will be broadcast on TNT. Eastern Conference playoff games will be broadcast on ESPN.
Western Conference
- Game 7/8: LA Lakers vs. New Orleans, Tuesday, April 16 (7:30 a.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 9/10: Golden State vs. Sacramento, Tuesday, April 16 (10 ET, TNT)
Eastern Conference
- Game 7/8: Miami vs. Philadelphia; Wednesday, April 17 (7 ET, ESPN)
- Game 9/10: Atlanta vs. Chicago; Wednesday, April 17 (9:30 a.m. ET, ESPN)
NBA Play-In Tournament: How and When to Watch the Warriors vs Kings Game
The Warriors vs Kings match will be played on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast on TNT and broadcast on SlingTV and streaming platforms presented below.
How to watch the Warriors vs. Kings without cable
If your cable subscription doesn’t carry TNT or you’ve cut the cord with your cable company, be aware that not all live TV streaming platforms carry the channels showing today’s play-in game. Below are the platforms where you can watch the Warriors vs. Warriors match live. Today’s Kings.
Save $40 on Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream the Warriors vs. Warriors game. Kings
If you don’t have cable TV that includes Freeview, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream today’s game is through a subscription to Sling TV. To watch today’s match you will need an Orange tier subscription. The streamer also offers access to your local network affiliate’s live feed (excluding CBS) and also includes the NFL Network and ESPN with its Orange + Blue tier plan. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording today’s championship game.
The Orange tier normally costs $40 per month, but Sling TV currently has a deal for new subscribers. You can save $40 by prepaying $120 for four months of the Sling TV Orange tier. Sling’s Orange + Blue tier costs $60 per month, but the platform is currently offering $10 off the first month of any pricing tier, making the Orange + Blue tier $50 for the first month .
Note: Since Sling TV does not carry CBS, you will not be able to watch programs broadcast on CBS such as next year’s NFL games on CBS. If you are looking for a live TV streaming platform to watch all your favorite sports, we suggest you subscribe to Hulu + Live TV.
Main features of the Sling TV Orange tier:
- There are 32 channels to watch in total, including ESPN, TNT, and TBS.
- 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 the Warriors vs. Kings live
You can watch the Warriors vs. Kings with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package. The package includes 95 channels, including TNT, local network affiliate channels and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch the Lakers vs. Pelicans 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.
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 vs. No. 8 seed**
• Game 1: To be determined against the Celtics; Sunday April 21 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 2: To be determined against the Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 3: Celtics vs TBD; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 4: Celtics vs TBD; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: To be determined against the Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Celtics vs TBD; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: To be determined against the Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
** = Winner of the game between the loser of game 7/8 and the winner of game 9/10
* = If necessary
(2) New York against seed n°7**
• Game 1: To be determined against the Knicks; Saturday April 20 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 2: To be determined against the Knicks; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 3: Knicks vs TBD; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 4: Knicks vs TBD; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: To be determined against the Knicks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Knicks vs. TBD; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: To be determined against the Knicks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
** = Winner of game 7/8
* = If necessary
(3) Milwaukee vs. (6) Indiana
• Game 1: Pacers vs. Bucks; Sunday April 21 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 2: Pacers vs. Bucks; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 3: Bucks vs. Pacers; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 4: Bucks vs. Pacers; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: Pacers vs. Bucks; TBD (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 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 2: Magic vs. Knights; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 3: Horsemen versus Magic; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 4: Horsemen versus Magic; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: Magic vs. Knights; TBD (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 vs. No. 8 seed**
• Game 1: To be determined against Thunder; Sunday April 21 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 2: To be determined against Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 3: Thunder against TBD; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 4: Thunder against TBD; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: To be determined against Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Thunder against to be determined; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: To be determined against Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
** = Winner of the game between the loser of game 7/8 and the winner of game 9/10
* = If necessary
(2) Denver vs. No. 7 seed*
• Game 1: To be determined against the nuggets; Saturday April 20 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 2: To be determined against the nuggets; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 3: Nuggets versus TBD; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 4: Nuggets versus TBD; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: To be determined against the nuggets; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Nuggets versus TBD; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: To be determined against the nuggets; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
** = Winner of game 7/8
* = If necessary
(3) Minnesota vs. (6) Phoenix
• Game 1: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday April 20 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 2: Suns vs. Timberwolves; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Suns; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Suns; TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: Suns vs. Timberwolves; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Suns; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Suns vs. Timberwolves; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas
• Game 1: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday April 21 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 2: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 3: Clippers vs. Mavericks, TBD (TBD, TBD)
• Game 4: Clippers vs. Mavericks, TBD (TBD, TBD)
• 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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