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THE NBA Playoffs 2024 are on the line as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. This is the first playoff game in 24 years between the two Central Division rivals. Today’s game features two of the league’s top six offenses.
Giannis Antekokounmpo will not play in today’s game, so Milwaukee will need all hands on deck to defeat the Pacers. This is sure to be an exciting playoff game, keep reading to find out how and when to watch the Pacers vs. Bucks game tonight.
How and when to watch the Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA Playoff game
Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks will be played on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast on TNT and broadcast on SlingTV and the platforms presented below.
How to watch the Pacers vs Bucks 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 Pacers vs Milwaukee game live. (Note that streaming options will require a internet service provider.)
Sling TV: The Most Cost-Effective Way to Stream the Pacers vs. Pacers Game Bucks
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 ABC.
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, TNT and TBS.
- Sling TV includes TNT, a channel you don’t have on Fubo.
- 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 Pacers vs Bucks 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.
2024 NBA Playoffs: Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks series schedule
Below are the times, dates and networks broadcasting each game in the Pacers vs. Chicago series. Bucks. All times are Eastern.
- Game 1: Pacers vs. Bucks; Sunday, April 21 (7 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 2: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 23 (8:30 p.m. ET, NBA TV)
- Game 3: Bucks vs. Pacers; Friday, April 26 (5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Game 4: Bucks vs. Pacers; Sunday, April 28 (7 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 5: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
- Game 6: Bucks vs. Pacers; Thursday, May 2 (TBD, TBD)*
- Game 7: Pacers vs. Bucks; Saturday May 4 (TBD, TNT)*
* = If necessary
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)
• Game 2: Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, April 24 (7 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• 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)
• Game 2: 76ers vs. Knicks; Monday April 22 (7:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV)
• Game 3: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, April 25 (7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• Game 4: Knicks vs. 76ers; Sunday April 28 (1:00 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)
• Game 2: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday April 23 (8:30 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Game 3: Bucks vs. Pacers; Friday April 26 (5:30 p.m. on ESPN)
• 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 (1:00 p.m. on ESPN)
• Game 2: Magic vs. Knights; Monday April 22 (7:00 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Game 3: Horsemen versus Magic; Thursday, April 25 (7:00 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Game 4: Horsemen versus Magic; Saturday April 27 (1:00 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)
• Game 2: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday April 24 (9:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV)
• 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 (8:00 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 2: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday April 22 (10:00 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+)
• Game 3: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday April 25 (10 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+)
• 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)
- Game 2: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 23 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- 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)
• Game 2: Mavericks vs Clippers, Tuesday April 23 (10 p.m. on Clippervision)
• Game 3: Clippers vs Mavericks, Friday April 26 (8:00 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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