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The first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs begins when the LA Clippers take on the Dallas Mavericks today. The Clippers are a team full of talent with a roster full of veterans, including Russell Westbrook, James Harden and Paul George. As Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard battles a knee injury, the Clips will have to work if they want to send Luca Doncic's Mavericks home.
Below is all the information you need to watch today's playoff game, including how to stream it for free.
How and when to watch today's Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers NBA playoff game
Game 1 of the NBA playoff series between the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Clippers will be played on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 3:30 pm ET (12:30 pm PT). The game will be broadcast on ABC and broadcast SlingTV and the platforms listed below.
How to watch the Mavericks vs Clippers game without cable
If your cable subscription doesn't include ABC 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 Mavs vs Clippers game live.
Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream Mavericks vs. clippers
One of the most cost-effective ways to stream today's NBA playoff game is through a Sling TV subscription. To watch today's game, you'll need a Blue tier subscription, which includes ABC. For access to more NBA playoff games, upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which includes games played on ESPN.
The Blue tier normally costs $45 a month, but Sling TV has a new subscriber offer where you can get your first month for $20. The Orange + Blue tier costs $35 the first month and $60 per month thereafter. There's also an NBA Playoffs package where you can save $30 when you pre-pay for three months of service at any level. You can cancel at any time.
Note: Because Sling TV does not offer CBS, you will not be able to watch live sports broadcast by CBS, including the NFL. If you are looking for live TV streaming platform to watch all your favorite sportswe suggest a subscription to Fubo or 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.
- Get access to NFL games airing on ESPN next season at the lowest price.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Watch the game Mavericks vs. Clippers for free with Fubo
You can also watch today's game Fubo. Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that offers access to ABC and ESPN, plus nearly every NFL game next season.
To watch the NBA Playoffs without cable, start a free seven-day trial of Fubo. You can start watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NBA basketball, you'll have access to NFL football, MLB, N.B.A, NHL, MLS and international soccer matches. Fubo's Pro tier is priced at $80 per month after the seven-day free trial.
Sports fans will want to consider adding the $7.99/month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and more channels with live games. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, starting at $90/month ($70 first month).
Key Features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with Fubo, you can cancel at any time.
- The Pro level includes over 190 channels, so there's something for everyone.
- Fubo includes most of the channels you'll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available on Sling TV).
- All tiers include 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream to your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle – Watch Mavericks vs. Clippers live
You can watch today's match with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle. The package includes 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, local network affiliates 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 NFL games broadcast on the network next season with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It is priced at $77 after a three-day free trial.
2024 NBA Playoffs: Clippers vs. Series Schedule Mavericks
Below is the complete schedule for the Clippers vs. Mavericks All Eastern eras.
- Game 1: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday, April 21 (3:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 2: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Tuesday, April 23 (10 ET, TNT)
- Game 3: Clippers vs. Mavericks; Friday, April 26 (8 ET, ESPN)
- Game 4: Clippers vs. Mavericks; Sunday, April 28 (3:30 ET, ABC)
- Game 5: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Wednesday, May 1 (TBD)*
- Game 6: Clippers vs. Mavericks; Friday, May 3 (TBD)*
- Game 7: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday, May 5 (TBD)*
* = If necessary
NBA Playoffs 2024: Complete Playoff Schedule
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The first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs will begin on April 20.
Schedule of the first round
Below are the dates, times and networks airing each game in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. All Eastern eras.
Conference of the East
(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)
• Game 5: Heat vs. Celtics; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
• Game 6: Celtics vs. Heat; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
• Game 7: Heat vs. Celtics; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
* = 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 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5: 76ers vs. Knicks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD)*
• Game 6: Knicks vs. 76ers; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
• Game 7: 76ers vs. Knicks; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
* = 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 (19:00 on TNT)
• Game 5: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD)*
• Game 6: Bucks vs. Pacers; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
• Game 7: Pacers vs. Bucks; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
* = If necessary
(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando
• Game 1: Magic vs. Knights; Saturday, April 20 (1 p.m. on ESPN)
• Game 2: Magic vs Knights; Monday, April 22 (7 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Game 3: Knights vs. Magic; Thursday, April 25 (7 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Game 4: Knights vs. Magic; Saturday, April 27 (1:00 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 5: Magic vs Knights; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD)*
• Game 6: Knights vs. Magic; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
• Game 7: Magic vs Knights; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
* = 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)
• Game 5: Pelicans vs Thunder; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
• Game 6: Thunder vs. Pelicans; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
• Game 7: Pelicans vs Thunder; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
* = If necessary
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers
• Game 1: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Saturday, April 20 (8 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 2: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 22 (10pm on Spectrum Sportsnet+)
• Game 3: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, April 25 (10pm 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)*
• Game 6: Nuggets vs. Lakers; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
• Game 7: Lakers vs. Nuggets; To be determined (to be determined, to be determined)*
= 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)*
- Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Thursday, May 2 (TBD)*
- Game 7: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, May 4 (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 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
Schedule of semi-finals of the Conference
The conference semifinals will begin May 6-7, but could be pushed to May 4-5 if the previous round's series ends earlier.
Calendar of the finals of the conference
The conference finals will begin on May 21-22, but can be pushed to May 19-20 if the previous round's series ends earlier.
NBA Finals Schedule
The 2024 NBA Finals will begin on June 6, airing 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)
