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The Oklahoma City Thunder are headed to the NBA Playoffs for the first time since 2020. They will face the New Orleans Pelicans in a tough first-round series that is sure to provide the kind of top-tier basketball that these two teams have played all season.
Read on to find out how and when to watch Pelicans vs. Thunder today, even if you don't have cable.
How and when to watch the New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Game 1 of the NBA playoff series between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder will be played on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET (6:30 PM PT). The game will be broadcast on TNT and broadcast SlingTV and the platforms listed below.
How to watch the New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder game without cable
If your cable subscription doesn't include TNT or you've cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch today's NBA Playoff game. Below are the platforms on which you can watch today's match live.
Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream the Pelicans vs OKC Thunder game
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 subscription to the Orange tier, which includes TNT and ESPN. To access more NBA playoff games, upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which includes games played on ABC.
The Orange tier is normally $40 a month, but Sling TV has an offer for new subscribers where you can get your first month for $15. 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 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.
- Sling TV includes TNT, a channel you don't have in Fubo.
- 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.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle – Watch Pelicans vs. Thunder live for free
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.
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, 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)
