The 2023 NBA Playoffs are underway.
The first round of the NBA Playoffs can always feel hectic with multiple games on at a time, forcing fans to choose which matchups to tune into.
Games are distributed across ESPN, ABC, TNT, and for the first round only, NBA TV.
As games begin to tip off on NBA TV, you may be wondering how to access that channel on your own cable provider. Here's everything you need to know on how to watch NBA Playoff games on NBA TV.
What channel is NBA TV?
- DirecTV: Channel 216
- Dish Network: Channel 156
- Spectrum: Varies by location (area code search)
- Xfinity: Varies by location (area code search)
- Verizon FiOS: Channel 589
- AT&T U-verse: Channel 632 or 1632 (HD)
How to stream NBA TV games without cable
- Live stream: Sling TV
Viewers can live stream NBA Playoff games on NBA TV on Sling TV.
Fans in the U.S. can watch the NBA's biggest playoff games on Sling TV, which is now offering HALF OFF your first month! Stream Sling Orange for $20 in your first month to catch all the games on TNT, ESPN & ABC. For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $27.50 in your first month. Local regional blackout restrictions apply.
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NBA Playoff games on NBA TV
| Date | Matchup | Game | Time (ET) |
| Tuesday, April 18 | Celtics vs. Hawks | Game 2 | 7 p.m. |
| Wednesday, April 19 | Bucks vs. Heat | Game 2 | 9 p.m. |
| Thursday, April 20 | Clippers vs. Suns | Game 3 | 10:30 p.m. |
Starting Tuesday you can watch Celtics vs. Hawks nationally on NBA TV. The Bucks and Heat pick up their series on Wednesday for Game 2 and Game 3 of the Clippers and the Suns will be on NBA TV as well.
So far, these are the only three games scheduled on NBA TV, as several series schedules are still to be determined. Check back for updates as they become available.
