Despite all the uncertainty surrounding the 2019-20 season, the NBA finds itself in a (somewhat) normal position: 16 teams fighting for a shot at the title.
The first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs is set to begin Aug. 17 inside the league's "bubble" at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. The postseason should end no later than Oct. 13, as long as teams can avoid a coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak within the campus. The environment has proven to be safe thus far, so there is optimism a champion will be crowned in the near future.
Below you'll find everything to know about watching the 2020 NBA playoffs, including postseason matchups and series-by-series TV schedules.
MORE: Watch select NBA playoff games live with fuboTV (7-day trial)
NBA playoff bracket 2020
The 2020 NBA playoffs will follow the typical format with full best-of-seven series all the way through the NBA Finals.
How to watch NBA playoff games
- TV: ESPN, ABC, TNT, NBA TV
- Stream: Watch ESPN | Watch TNT | fuboTV (free trial)
- Live scores: SN Scoreboard
The 2020 NBA playoffs broadcasts will once again be split between ESPN and TNT. First- and second-round games are scattered across both networks, including several primetime matchups on ABC.
ESPN owns exclusive broadcast rights to the Eastern Conference finals, and TNT covers the Western Conference finals. Every game during the NBA Finals will be shown exclusively on ABC.
The primary outlets for live-streaming 2020 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.
NBA playoffs schedule, results
NBA Finals results
(1) Lakers vs. (5) Heat
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | National TV |
| Sept. 30 | Game 1 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 2 | Game 2 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 4 | Game 3 | 7:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 6 | Game 4 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 9 | Game 5* | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 11 | Game 6* | 7:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 13 | Game 7* | 9 p.m. | ABC |
* If necessary
Eastern Conference finals results
(3) Celtics vs. (5) Heat: Miami wins series 4-2
- Heat 117, Celtics 114
- Heat 106, Celtics 101
- Celtics 117, Heat 106
- Heat 112, Celtics 109
- Celtics 121, Heat 108
- Heat 125, Celtics 113
Western Conference finals results
(1) Lakers vs. (3) Nuggets: Los Angeles wins series 4-1
- Lakers 126, Nuggets 114
- Lakers 105, Nuggets 103
- Nuggets 114, Lakers 106
- Lakers 114, Nuggets 108
- Lakers 117, Nuggets 107
Eastern Conference second round results
(1) Bucks vs. (5) Heat: Miami wins series 4-1
- Game 1: Heat 115, Bucks 104
- Game 2: Heat 116, Bucks 114
- Game 3: Heat 115, Bucks 100
- Game 4: Bucks 118, Heat 115
- Game 5: Heat 103, Bucks 94
(2) Raptors vs. (3) Celtics: Boston wins series 4-3
- Game 1: Celtics 112, Raptors 94
- Game 2: Celtics 102, Raptors 99
- Game 3: Raptors 104, Celtics 103
- Game 4: Raptors 100, Celtics 93
- Game 5: Celtics 111, Raptors 89
- Game 6: Raptors 125, Celtics 122
- Game 7: Celtics 92, Raptors 87
Western Conference second round results
(1) Lakers vs. (4) Rockets: Los Angeles wins series 4-1
- Game 1: Rockets 112, Lakers 97
- Game 2: Lakers 117, Rockets 109
- Game 3: Lakers 112, Rockets 102
- Game 4: Lakers 110, Rockets 100
- Game 5: Lakers 119, Rockets 96
(2) Clippers vs. (3) Nuggets: Denver wins series 4-3
- Game 1: Clippers 120, Nuggets 97
- Game 2: Nuggets 110, Clippers 101
- Game 3: Clippers 113, Nuggets 107
- Game 4: Clippers 96, Nuggets 85
- Game 5: Nuggets 111, Clippers 105
- Game 6: Nuggets 111, Clippers 98
- Game 7: Nuggets 104, Clippers 89
Eastern Conference first round results
(1) Bucks vs. (8) Magic: Milwaukee wins series 4-1
- Game 1: Magic 122, Bucks 110
- Game 2: Bucks 111, Magic 96
- Game 3: Bucks 121, Magic 107
- Game 4: Bucks 121, Magic 106
- Game 5: Bucks 118, Magic 104
(2) Raptors vs. (7) Nets: Toronto wins series 4-0
- Game 1: Raptors 134, Nets 110
- Game 2: Raptors 104, Nets 99
- Game 3: Raptors 117, Nets 92
- Game 4: Raptors 150, Nets 122
(3) Celtics vs. (6) 76ers: Boston wins series 4-0
- Game 1: Celtics 109, 76ers 101
- Game 2: Celtics 128, 76ers 101
- Game 3: Celtics 102, 76ers 94
- Game 4: Celtics 110, 76ers 106
(4) Pacers vs. (5) Heat: Miami wins series 4-0
- Game 1: Heat 113, Pacers 101
- Game 2: Heat 109, Pacers 100
- Game 3: Heat 124, Pacers 115
- Game 4: Heat 99, Pacers 87
Western Conference first round results
(1) Lakers vs. (8) Trail Blazers: Los Angeles wins series 4-1
- Game 1: Trail Blazers 100, Lakers 93
- Game 2: Lakers 111, Trail Blazers 88
- Game 3: Lakers 116, Trail Blazers 108
- Game 4: Lakers 135, Trail Blazers 115
- Game 5: Lakers 131, Trail Blazers 122
(2) Clippers vs. (7) Mavericks: Los Angeles wins series 4-2
- Game 1: Clippers 118, Mavericks 110
- Game 2: Mavericks 127, Clippers 114
- Game 3: Clippers 130, Mavericks 122
- Game 4: Mavericks 135, Clippers 133
- Game 5: Clippers 154, Mavericks 111
- Game 6: Clippers 111, Mavericks 97
(3) Nuggets vs. (6) Jazz: Denver wins series 4-3
- Game 1: Nuggets 135, Jazz 125
- Game 2: Jazz 124, Nuggets 105
- Game 3: Jazz 124, Nuggets 87
- Game 4: Jazz 129, Nuggets 127
- Game 5: Nuggets 117, Jazz 107
- Game 6: Nuggets 119, Jazz 107
- Game 7: Nuggets 80, Jazz 78
(4) Rockets vs. (5) Thunder: Houston wins series 4-3
- Game 1: Rockets 123, Thunder 108
- Game 2: Rockets 111, Thunder 98
- Game 3: Thunder 119, Rockets 107
- Game 4: Thunder 117, Rockets 114
- Game 5: Rockets 114, Thunder 80
- Game 6: Thunder 104, Rockets 100
- Game 7: Rockets 104, Thunder 102
