The first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs is just around the corner. With a few more play-in games to get through, the playoffs will begin with four games on Sunday AEST and another four on Monday AEST.
Each eight teams from the Eastern and Western conferences will face off in a best-of-7 series to advance. Currently, the Boston Celtics hold the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, hoping to return to the Finals for the first time since 2022. The Celtics are followed by the No. 2 seed New York Knicks.
Meanwhile, the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the West are in the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The defending champion Denver Nuggets, fortunately, continued its strong game this season as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference.
If you’re gearing up to witness the NBA Playoffs 2024 in Australia, below are game time schedules plus where to watch it live, including free online replays.
What time is the NBA Playoffs live on TV today in Australia?
Note that the NBA is no longer available on free-to-air in Australia. Television broadcast rights for the NBA exclusively belong to ESPN and ESPN 2. ESPN Australia will broadcast an average of nine live NBA games per week during the regular season, and these are usually the top match-ups of the week.
To not miss out on any game, fans can watch live action and replays of the NBA Playoffs on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and Kayo Sports.
Check out this week’s play-in schedule, followed by Round 1 to 3 games, below:
Play-in
| City | Sydney/Melbourne | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth |
| TBD vs TBD | Sat, 20 Apr, 7:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 2:30am | Sun, 21 Apr, 3:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 1:00am |
| Sacramento Kings vs New Orleans Pelicans | Sat, 20 Apr, 9:30am | Mon, 22 Apr, 2:30am | Mon, 22 Apr, 3:00am | Mon, 22 Apr, 1:00am |
Game 1
EASTERN CONFERENCE
| City | Sydney/Melbourne | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth |
| Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers | Sun, 21 Apr, 3:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 2:30am | Sun, 21 Apr, 3:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 1:00am |
| TBD vs New York Knicks | Sun, 21 Apr, 8:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 7:30am | Sun, 21 Apr, 8:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 6:00am |
| TBD vs Boston | Mon, 22 Apr, 3:00am | Mon, 22 Apr, 2:30am | Mon, 22 Apr, 3:00am | Mon, 22 Apr, 1:00am |
| Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Mon, 22 Apr, 9:00am | Mon, 22 Apr, 8:30am | Mon, 22 Apr, 9:00am | Mon, 22 Apr, 7:00am |
WESTERN CONFERENCE
| City | Sydney/Melbourne | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth |
| Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves | Sun, 21 Apr, 7:30am | Sun, 21 Apr, 7:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 7:30am | Sun, 21 Apr, 5:30am |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets | Sun, 21 Apr, 10:30am | Sun, 21 Apr, 10:00am | Sun, 21 Apr, 10:30am | Sun, 21 Apr, 8:30am |
| Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers | Mon, 22 Apr, 5:30am | Mon, 22 Apr, 5:00am | Mon, 22 Apr, 5:30am | Mon, 22 Apr, 3:30am |
| TBD vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Mon, 22 Apr, 11:30am | Mon, 22 Apr, 11:00am | Mon, 22 Apr, 11:30am | Mon, 22 Apr, 9:30am |
Game 2
EASTERN CONFERENCE
| City | Sydney/Melbourne | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth |
| Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers | Tue, 23 Apr, 9:00am | Tue, 23 Apr, 8:30am | Tue, 23 Apr, 9:00am | Tue, 23 Apr, 7:00am |
| TBD vs New York Knicks | Tue, 23 Apr, 9:30am | Tue, 23 Apr, 9:00am | Tue, 23 Apr, 9:30am | Tue, 23 Apr, 7:30am |
| Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Wed, 24 Apr, 12:00pm | Wed, 24 Apr, 11:30am | Wed, 24 Apr, 12:00pm | Wed, 24 Apr, 10:00am |
| TBD vs Boston | Thur, 25 Apr, 11:30am | Thur, 25 Apr, 11:00am | Thur, 25 Apr, 11:30am | Thur, 25 Apr, 9:30am |
WESTERN CONFERENCE
Featured| City | Sydney/Melbourne | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets | Tue, 23 Apr, 12:00pm | Tue, 23 Apr, 11:30am | Tue, 23 Apr, 12:00pm | Tue, 23 Apr, 10:00am |
| Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves | Wed, 24 Apr, 9:30am | Wed, 24 Apr, 9:00am | Wed, 24 Apr, 9:30am | Wed, 24 Apr, 7:30am |
| Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers | Wed. 24 Apr, 12:00pm | Wed. 24 Apr, 11:30am | Wed. 24 Apr, 12:00pm | Wed. 24 Apr, 10:00am |
| TBD vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Thur, 25 Apr, 11:30am | Thur, 25 Apr, 11:00am | Thur, 25 Apr, 11:30am | Thur, 25 Apr, 9:30am |
Game 3
EASTERN CONFERENCE
| City | Sydney/Melbourne | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth |
| Orlando Magic vs Cleveland Cavaliers | Fri, 26 Apr, 9:00am | Fri, 26 Apr, 8:30am | Fri, 26 Apr, 9:00am | Fri, 26 Apr, 7:00am |
| TBD vs New York Knicks | Fri, 26 Apr, 9:30am | Fri, 26 Apr, 9:00am | Fri, 26 Apr, 9:30am | Fri, 26 Apr, 7:30am |
| Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks | Sat, 27 Apr, 7:30am | Sat, 27 Apr, 7:00am | Sat, 27 Apr, 7:30am | Sat, 27 Apr, 5:30am |
WESTERN CONFERENCE
| City | Sydney/Melbourne | Adelaide | Brisbane | Perth |
| Los Angeles Lakers vs Denver Nuggets | Fri, 26 Apr, 12:00pm | Fri, 26 Apr, 11:30am | Fri, 26 Apr, 12:00pm | Fri, 26 Apr, 10:00am |
| Dallas Mavericks vs LA Clippers | Sat, 27 Apr, 10:00am | Sat, 27 Apr, 9:30am | Sat, 27 Apr, 10:00am | Sat, 27 Apr, 8:00am |
| Phoenix Suns vs Minnesota Timberwolves | Sat, 27 Apr, 12:30pm | Sat, 27 Apr, 12:00pm | Sat, 27 Apr, 12:30pm | Sat, 27 Apr, 6:30pm |
How to watch the NBA Playoffs 2024 live online
If you are an NBA enthusiast, then the NBA League Pass is your best bet to watch the 2024 Playoffs. It offers access to every game live, including news, highlights, recaps, and streams 24/7.
Alternatively, you can stream nine live NBA games per week online via Kayo Sports or an average of seven matches on Foxtel. Both streaming services offer live and on-demand content to sports fans. Other than the NBA, they also cover NBL, WNBA, the NCAA and more. Each platform has its own subscription packages, promising HD content and additional features.
| TV Channel | N/A |
| Streaming Service | Kayo Sports/Foxtel Now/NBA League Pass |
How to watch free replays of NBA Playoffs 2024
Fans who miss the live NBA action will have the chance to watch replays on Foxtel/Foxtel Now (scheduled replays) and on Kayo Sports (via on-demand NBA minis).
Foxtel offers a sports package that allows you to watch replays of your favourite games anywhere, anytime with the Foxtel GO app. Meanwhile, Kayo Sports offers on-demand NBA replays and highlights for up to 72 hours after the game ends.
