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The The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Indiana Pacers tonight for Game 3 of the teams' NBA playoff series. The series is tied with one win for each team as this exciting streak continues.
Read on for all the ways to watch Game 3 of the Bucks vs. Pacers NBA Playoffs even if you don't have cable.
How and when to watch the Bucks vs Pacers game
Game 3 between the Bucks and the Pacers will be played on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 5:30 PM ET (2:30 PM PT). The game will be broadcast on ESPN and streamed SlingTV and the platforms listed below.
How to watch the Bucks vs Pacers game without cable
If your cable subscription doesn't include ESPN 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 Bucks vs Pacers live game.
Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream Bucks vs. pacers
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, the networks that broadcast the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. To access more NBA playoff games, upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which includes matches played on ABC.
The Orange tier normally costs $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.
Watch the game Bucks vs. Pacers for free with Fubo
You can also watch today's game Fubo. Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that offers access to ESPN, plus nearly every NFL game in the upcoming 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 196 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 the Bucks vs Pacers game 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) Celtics 114-94
• 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) Knicks 111-104
• Game 2: 76ers vs. Knicks; Monday, April 22 (7:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) Knicks 104-101
• 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) Bucks 109-94
• 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 PM ESPN) Cavaliers 97-83
• Game 2: Magic vs Knights; Monday, April 22 (7 PM NBA TV) Cavaliers 96-86
• Game 3: Knights vs. Magic; Thursday, April 25 (7 p.m. 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) OKC 94-92
• 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. ABC) Nuggets 114-103
• Game 2: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 22 (10 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+) Nuggets 101-99
• 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) Timberwolves 120-95
- 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) Clippers 109-97
• 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)
