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It’s down to the No. 3 New York Knicks and the No. 4 Indiana Pacers in this year’s NBA Playoff Eastern Conference Finals. It’s a special matchup for a few reasons. For one, neither team has made the finals in more than 20 years. The series is also a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference Semifinals, when the Pacers won in seven games. It’s also a repeat of the 2000 ECF — the last time the Knicks made it this far in the playoffs. The Pacers also won that series.
At a Glance: How to Watch Knicks vs. Pacers Games
TV Channel: TNT
Next Game: Friday, May 23, 8 p.m. ET
Game One of the Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Finals (hopefully) foreshadowed an exciting series, with the Pacers winning by just three points.
If you’re looking to watch the Knicks vs. Pacers playoff series, read on. We’ve rounded up three of the best ways to livestream Knicks vs. Pacers basketball games online without cable (including an option with a free trial) and put together a schedule for the buzzy series.
For streaming information on the Western Conference Finals between the Timberwolves and the Thunder, see our guide here.
How to Watch Knicks vs. Pacers Playoff Games Online
Every game in the Knicks vs. Pacers playoff series will air on TNT. If you don’t have cable, you can livestream Knicks vs. Pacers games using any live TV streaming service that carries TNT or Max. Here’s a further breakdown of the three best options:
editor’s Pick
DirecTV
➤ Pros: Free trial, affordable genre packs, ESPN+ included
➤ Cons: Not as many entertainment channels in genre packs as other options
DirecTV is more expensive than Max (below) for watching Knicks vs. Pacers, but it’s our top choice for two reasons. Firstly, DirecTV offers a free trial (five days). Secondly, the service also carries ESPN and ABC, meaning you can stream Thunder vs. Timberwolves Western Conference Finals games as well. DirecTV’s MySports pack is the best option with all of these channels, and comes in at $69.99 a month after the free trial. Plus, it includes ESPN+ for more sports content.
Max
➤ Pros: Affordable, on-demand content
➤ Cons: Limited live coverage, no free trial
If you want a more affordable option (and don’t mind missing the Thunder vs. Timberwolves series), Max is a great way to livestream Knicks vs. Pacers playoff games online. Plans start at just $9.99 a month, and you’ll be able to watch some other sports shown on TNT, such as certain NHL playoff games.
Sling
➤ Pros: Tons of channels, easy to use
➤ Cons: No free trial
Another great live TV streaming service you can use to watch Knicks vs. Pacers basketball games is Sling. This service includes TNT in all of its plans, which start at $46 a month. If you want ABC and ESPN as well, upgrade to Sling Orange + Blue, which starts at $61. Both plans offer a 50% discount on your first month.
Knicks vs. Pacers Playoffs Schedule, Next Game
The Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Finals series starts on Wednesday, May 21, and will run through Monday, June 2, if a Game Seven is necessary. Here’s the full series schedule (times in ET):
Game 1: Pacers 138, Knicks 135
Game 2: Pacers at Knicks — Friday, May 23, 8 p.m.
Game 3: Knicks at Pacers — Sunday, May 25, 8 p.m.
Game 4: Knicks at Pacers — Tuesday, May 27, 8 p.m.
*Game 5: Pacers at Knicks — Thursday, May 29, 8 p.m.
*Game 6: Knicks at Pacers — Saturday, May 31, 8 p.m.
*Game 7: Pacers at Knicks — Monday, June 2, 8 p.m.
* If necessary