Weekend NBA playoffs First Round continues on ABC, TNT and ESPN

2015 NBA Playoffs TV schedule

First round NBA playoff action continues Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, with several teams looking to sweep their series in Game 4 or take a commanding lead in Game 3. ABC, TNT and ESPN combine to televise.

2015 NBA Playoffs TV schedule

2015 NBA Playoffs TV Schedule: First Round

All Times Eastern. *If Necessary. TBD = To Be Determined.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Atlanta Hawks vs. (8) Brooklyn Nets
Atlanta leads Series 2-0
Game 3 – Sat. April 25, Atlanta at Brooklyn, 3:00 PM, TNT
Game 4 – Mon. April 27, Atlanta at Brooklyn, TBD
Game 5* – Wed. April 29, Brooklyn at Atlanta, TBD
Game 6*- Fri. May 1, Atlanta at Brooklyn, TBD
Game 7*- Sun. May 3, Brooklyn at Atlanta, TBD

(2) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (7) Boston Celtics
Cleveland leads Series 3-0
Game 4 – Sun. April 26, Cleveland at Boston, 1:00 PM, ABC
Game 5* – Tue. April 28, Boston at Cleveland, TBD
Game 6* – Thu. April 30, Cleveland at Boston, TBD
Game 7* – Sat. May 2, Boston at Cleveland, TNT

(3) Chicago Bulls vs. (6) Milwaukee Bucks
Chicago leads Series 3-0
Game 4 – Sat. April 25, Chicago at Milwaukee, 5:30 PM, TNT
Game 5*- Mon. April 27, Milwaukee at Chicago, TBD
Game 6* – Thu. April 30, Chicago at Milwaukee, TBD
Game 7* – Sat. May 2, Milwaukee at Chicago, TNT

(4) Toronto Raptors vs. (5) Washington Wizards
Washington leads Series 3-0
Game 4 – Sun. April 26, Toronto at Washington, 7:00 PM, TNT
Game 5*- Wed. April 29, Washington at Toronto, TBD
Game 6* – Fri. May 1 ,Toronto at Washington, TBD
Game 7* – Sun. May 3, Washington at Toronto, TBD

WESTERN CONFERENCE

(1) Golden State Warriors vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans
Golden State leads Series 3-0
Game 4 – Sat. April 25, Golden State at New Orleans, 8:00 PM, ESPN
Game 5* – Tue. April 28, New Orleans at Golden State, TBD
Game 6* – Fri. May 1, Golden State at New Orleans, TBD
Game 7* – Sun. May 3, New Orleans at Golden State, TBD

(2) Houston Rockets vs. (7) Dallas Mavericks
Houston leads Series 3-0
Game 4 – Sun. April 26, Houston at Dallas, 9:30 PM, TNT
Game 5* – Tue. April 28, Dallas at Houston, TBD
Game 6* – Thu. April 30, Houston at Dallas, TBD
Game 7* – Sat. May 2, Dallas at Houston, TNT

(3) L.A. Clippers vs. (6) San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio leads Series 2-1
Game 4 – Sun. April 26, L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, 3:30 PM, ABC
Game 5 – Tue. April 28, San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, TBD
Game 6* – Thu. April 30, L.A. Clippers at San Antonio, TBD
Game 7* – Sat. May 2, San Antonio at L.A. Clippers, TNT

(4) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (5) Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis leads Series 2-0
Game 3 – Sat. April 25, Memphis at Portland, 10:30 PM, ESPN
Game 4 – Mon. April 27, Memphis at Portland, 10:30 PM, TNT
Game 5*- Wed. April 29, Portland at Memphis, TBD
Game 6* – Fri. May 1, Memphis at Portland, TBD
Game 7*- Sun. May 3, Portland at Memphis, TBD

From Turner Sports:

TNT’s NBA Playoff Action Continues with Weekend Doubleheaders

TNT’s coverage of the NBA Playoffs will continue with doubleheader action this weekend beginning Saturday, April 25, with Game 3 between the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets at 3 p.m. ET and Game 4 featuring the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks at 5:30 p.m.  Coverage will begin with the NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader pre-game show at 2:30 p.m.

 

The network’s schedule will also include a pair of Game 4 showdowns on Sunday, April 26 – the Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards at 6:30 p.m. and the Houston Rockets vs. Dallas Mavericks at 9 p.m.  The NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader show will preview the game coverage at 6 p.m.

 

TNT’s upcoming schedule, along with scenarios for Monday’s game lineup:

 

 

Time (ET)

Game/Commentators

 

 

Saturday, April 25

 

2:30 p.m.

NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader

Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Shaquille O’Neal (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)

 

 

3 p.m.

Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets, Game 3

Marv Albert (play-by-play), Chris Webber (analyst) and David Aldridge (reporter)

 

5:30 p.m.

Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks, Game 4

Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Steve Smith (analyst) and Allie LaForce (reporter)

 

 

Sunday, April 26

 

6 p.m.

NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader

Johnson (host), Barkley (analyst), O’Neal (analyst) and Smith (analyst)

 

 

6:30 p.m.

Toronto Raptors at Washington Wizards, Game 4

Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Grant Hill (analyst) and Kevin Ray (reporter)

 

9 p.m.

Houston Rockets at Dallas Mavericks, Game 4

Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Rebecca Haarlow (reporter)

 

Postgame

Inside the NBA presented by Kia

Johnson (host), Barkley (analyst), O’Neal (analyst) and Smith (analyst)

 

 

Monday, April 27

 

 

 

If the Milwaukee Bucks defeat the Chicago Bulls in Game 4:

 

 

8 p.m.

NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader

Johnson (host), Barkley (analyst), O’Neal (analyst) and Smith (analyst)

 

 

 

Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls, Game 5

 

Anderson (play-by-play), Smith (analyst) and LaForce (reporter)

 

 

10:30 p.m.

Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trail Blazers, Game 4

Kevin Calabro (play-by-play), Brent Barry (analyst) and Lewis Johnson (reporter)

 

 

 

Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets, Game 4 (televised on NBA TV)

Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Mike Fratello (analyst) and Aldridge (reporter)

 

 

 

If the Chicago Bulls defeat the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4:

 

 

8 p.m.

NBA Tip-Off presented by Autotrader

Johnson (host), Barkley (analyst), O’Neal (analyst) and Smith (analyst)

 

 

 

Atlanta Hawks at Brooklyn Nets, Game 4

 

Albert (play-by-play), Webber (analyst) and Aldridge (reporter)

 

 

10:30 p.m.

Memphis Grizzlies at Portland Trail Blazers, Game 4

Calabro (play-by-play), Barry (analyst) and Johnson (reporter)

 

 

 

 

TNT, in its 31st consecutive year of NBA coverage, is the home to more than 40 NBA Playoff games – the most of any network – including first and second round action and the exclusive presentation of the 2015 NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

 

TNT Overtime on NBA.com will continue to deliver enhanced coverage with exclusive content and analysis from TNT commentators. The unique companion experience – which is sponsored by Sprite and Nissan during the playoffs – allows fans to watch the game via four alternate camera angles including slow motion replays.  The product also provides an opportunity for fans to interact in real-time with an NBA expert and other fans via Twitter, receive enhanced stats and vote on the outcome of each playoff game. 

 

Additionally, live streaming coverage of all NBA on TNT playoff games is available via www.tntdrama.com/watchtnt and the Watch TNT app.  Fans are able to access the games whenever and wherever they desire by logging in with the user name and password provided by their TV service provider. 

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