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NBA Playoffs 2025: How to Watch Celtics vs. Knicks Game 4 Tonight
What is the NBA playoffs schedule for today?
How to watch the NBA playoffs
The Boston Celtics dropped both games on their home court in the Eastern Conference semifinal series against the New York Knicks before getting a huge road win in game 3 over the weekend to avoid going down three games to none. The Celtics can even the series tonight in Madison Square Garden. In tonight's nightcap, the Minnesota Timberwolves will try to win a third straight game against the Golden State Warriors, who have been without Stephen Curry since last week's game 1 win. Tonight's action gets started at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) with the Celtics-Knicks game. You can watch it and the Timberwolves-Warriors game on ESPN tonight. Here's everything you need to know to watch or stream the NBA playoffs. Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks take a 2-1 series lead into game 4 tonight against the Boston Celtics. Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesWhat is the NBA playoffs schedule for today?Here is the schedule for today and through next Monday (all times ET):Monday, May 12Game 4: Celtics at Knicks, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)Game 4: Timberwolves at Warriors, 10 p.m. (ESPN)Tuesday, May 13Game 5: Pacers at Cavaliers, 7 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)Game 5: Nuggets at Thunder, 9:30 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)Wednesday, May 14Game 5: Knicks at Celtics, 7 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)Game 5: Warriors at Timberwolves, 9:30 p.m. (TNT, TruTV, Max)Thursday, May 15Game 6: Thunder at Nuggets, TBD (ESPN)Game 6: Cavaliers at Pacers, TBD (ESPN)Friday, May 16Game 6: Celtics at Knicks, 8 p.m. (ESPN)What does the NBA playoff bracket look like?Eight teams remain in the hunt for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Here are the matchups and current standings for round 2:Eastern Conference No. 1 Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 4 Indiana Pacers (Pacers lead series 3-1)No. 2 Boston Celtics vs. No. 3 New York Knicks (Knicks lead series 2-1)Western ConferenceNo. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. No. 4 Denver Nuggets (series tied 2-2)No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves vs. No. 7 Golden State Warriors (Timberwolves lead series 2-1)How to watch the NBA playoffsThe NBA playoffs will be shown across ABC, ESPN and TNT/TruTV. You can watch the games with a cable subscription or a live TV streaming service. Three of the five major services offer all four channels. Fubo lacks TNT, which shows a big portion of the NBA playoffs, making Fubo a poor choice for hoops fans. You can also watch the TNT/TruTV broadcasts of playoff games with Max. Sarah Tew/CNET YouTube TV
Carries ABC, ESPN, TNT and TruTV for $83 per month
YouTube TV costs $83 per month and includes all four channels needed to watch every game of the NBA playoffs. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area.Read our YouTube TV review. See at YouTube TV
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Carries ABC, ESPN, TNT and TruTV for $83 per month
Hulu with Live TV costs $83 per month and includes ABC, ESPN, TNT and TruTV. Click the "View channels in your area" link on its welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code.Read our Hulu with Live TV review. See at Hulu + Live TV
Directv stream DirecTV Stream
Carries ABC, ESPN, TNT and TruTV for $85 per month
DirecTV Stream's basic $85-per-month Entertainment plan includes ABC, ESPN, TNT and TruTV. You can use its channel lookup tool to see if ABC is available where you live.Read our DirecTV Stream review. See at Directv
Sling Sling TV
Carries ABC, ESPN, TNT and TruTV for $76 per month
Sling TV's Orange-and-Blue plan for $61 a month includes ABC, ESPN, TNT and TruTV. For games on ABC, however, you'll need to live in one of the few markets where Sling offers ABC. And the NBA Finals will be broadcast on ABC, so you won't want to be left without it when June rolls around.Read our Sling TV review. See at Sling TV
Max/Warner Bros. Discovery Max
TNT/TruTV games for $17 per month
You need the $17-a-month Standard plan to watch live sports on Max. (Either that or the $21-a-month Premium plan that adds 4K streaming.) Max will show the TNT/TruTV broadcasts for the NBA playoffs. With just Max, however, you'll miss games on ABC and ESPN.Read our Max review. See at Max
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