The 2023 NBA playoffs begin today with the first matchups between teams in the Eastern and Western conferences taking place. The postseason will feature eight total Game 1 matchups over the weekend with four games tipping off on Saturday followed by the other four being played Sunday.
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Here’s a complete look at every Game 1 matchup taking place this weekend followed by the series schedule and dates for each first round series of the 2023 NBA playoffs. That’s followed by everything you need to know about how to watch the games live on TV, or streaming without signing up for cable.
76ERS vs. NETS SCHEDULE
• Game 1: Nets at 76ers, 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 15 (ESPN)
• Game 2: Nets at 76ers, 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, April 17 (TNT)
• Game 3: 76ers at Nets, 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 20 (TNT)
• Game 4: 76ers at Nets, 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 22 (TNT)
• *Game 5: Nets at 76ers, TBA on Monday, April 24 (TBA)
• *Game 6: 76ers at Nets, TBA on Thursday, April 27 (TBA)
• *Game 7: Nets at 76ers, TBA on Saturday, April 29 (TNT)
*if needed
CELTICS vs. HAWKS SCHEDULE
• Game 1: Atlanta at Boston, 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 15 (ESPN)
• Game 2: Atlanta at Boston, 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 18 (NBA TV)
• Game 3: Boston at Atlanta, 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 21 (ESPN)
• Game 4: Boston at Atlanta, 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 23 (TNT)
• *Game 5: Atlanta at Boston, Tuesday, April 25 (TBA)
• *Game 6: Boston at Atlanta, Thursday, April 27 (TBA)
• *Game 7: Atlanta at Boston, Saturday, April 29 (TBA)
*if needed
CAVALIERS vs. KNICKS SCHEDULE
• Game 1: Knicks at Cavaliers, 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 15 (ESPN)
• Game 2: Knicks at Cavaliers, 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET on April 18 (TNT)
• Game 3: Cavaliers at Knicks, 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 21 (ABC)
• Game 4: Cavaliers at Knicks, 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 23 (ABC)
• *Game 5: Knicks at Cavaliers, TBA on Wednesday, April 26 (TBA)
• *Game 6: Cavaliers at Knicks, TBA on Friday, April 28 (TBA)
• *Game 7: Knicks at Cavaliers, TBA on Sunday, April 30 (TBA)
*if needed
KINGS vs. WARRIORS SCHEDULE
• Game 1: Warriors at Kings, 5:30 p.m. PT/8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 15 (ABC)
• Game 2: Warriors at Kings, 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET on Monday, April 17 (TNT)
• Game 3: Kings at Warriors, 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 20 (TNT)
• Game 4: Kings at Warriors, 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 23 (ABC)
• *Game 5: Warriors at Kings on Wednesday, April 26 (TBA)
• *Game 6: Kings at Warriors on Friday, April 28 (TBA)
• *Game 7: Warriors at Kings on Sunday, April 30 (TBA)
*if needed
LAKERS vs. GRIZZLIES SCHEDULE
• Game 1: Lakers at Grizzlies, 12 p.m. PT/3 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 16 (ABC)
• Game 2: Lakers at Grizzlies, 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 19 (TNT)
• Game 3: Grizzlies at Lakers, 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 22, (ESPN)
• Game 4: Grizzlies at Lakers, TBA on Monday, April 24 (TBA)
• *Game 5: Lakers at Grizzlies, TBA on Wednesday, April 26 (TBA)
• *Game 6: Grizzlies at Lakers, TBA on Friday, April 28 (TBA)
• *Game 7: Lakers at Grizzlies, TBA on Sunday, April 30 (TBA)
*if needed
BUCKS vs. HEAT SCHEDULE
• Game 1: Heat at Bucks, 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 16 (TNT)
• Game 2: Heat at Bucks, 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 19 (NBATV)
• Game 3: Bucks at Heat, 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET on April 22 (ESPN)
• Game 4: Bucks at Heat, TBA on April 24 (TBA)
• *Game 5: Heat at Bucks, TBA on April 26 (TBA)
• *Game 6: Bucks at Heat, TBA on April 28 (TBA)
• *Game 7: Heat at Bucks, TBA on April 30 (TBA)
*if needed
SUNS vs. CLIPPERS SCHEDULE
• Game 1: Clippers at Suns, 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 16
• Game 2: Clippers at Suns, 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 18
• Game 3: Suns at Clippers, 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 20
• Game 4: Suns at Clippers, 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 22
• *Game 5: Clippers at Suns, TBA on Tuesday, April 25
• *Game 6: Suns at Clippers TBA on Thursday, April 27
• *Game 7: Clippers at Suns, TBA on Saturday, April 29
*if needed
NUGGETS vs. TIMBERWOLVES SCHEDULE
• Game 1: Timberwolves at Nuggets, 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 16 (TNT)
• Game 2: Timberwolves at Nuggets, 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 19, (TNT)
• Game 3: Nuggets at Timberwolves, 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 21 (ESPN)
• Game 4: Nuggets at Timberwolves, 6:30 p.m. PT/9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 23 (TNT)
• *Game 5: Timberwolves at Nuggets, TBA on Tuesday, April 25 (TBA)
• *Game 6: Nuggets at Timberwolves, TBA on Thursday, April 27 (TBA)
• *Game 7: Timberwolves at Nuggets, TBA on Saturday, April 29 (TNT)
*if needed
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