NBA Playoffs Schedule 2016: The timetable along with dates and TV schedule has been released for NBA 2016. It is present below. It starts April 16 and the final will be played on June 19. There is little change in the schedule. The Finals are little stretched out. (check: The Jungle Book collection.)
Everyone is now expecting to see the dream final game between the Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs or an NBA finals rematch of the Dubs vs. Cleveland Cavaliers. However, before reaching that stage, lots of basketball has to be played.
NBA Playoffs Schedule 2016
After a record breaking and thrilling regular season is over, it’s now time for the postseason figures and preparation for the playoffs. The complete schedule was not available immediately. So, the addition will take from time to time.
Tentative times in italics
| Time | Game | Net |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, April 16 | ||
| 12:30 PM | Pacers vs Raptors First Round, Game 1 |
ESPN |
| 3:30 PM | Rockets vs Warriors First Round, Game 1 |
ABC |
| 7:00 PM | Celtics vs Hawks First Round, Game 1 |
ESPN |
| 9:30 PM | Mavericks/Thunder First Round, Game 1 |
ESPN |
| Sunday, April 17 | ||
| 3:00 PM | Pistons/Cavaliers First Round, Game 1 |
ABC |
| 5:30 PM | Hornets/Heat First Round, Game 1 |
TNT |
| 8:00 PM | Grizzlies/Spurs First Round, Game 1 |
TNT |
| 10:30 PM | Blazers/Clippers First Round, Game 1 |
TNT |
| Monday, April 18 | ||
| 7:00 PM | Pacers/Raptors First Round, Game 2 |
NBA TV |
| 8:00 PM | Mavericks/Thunder First Round, Game 2 |
TNT |
| 10:30 PM | Rockets/Warriors First Round, Game 2 |
TNT |
| Tuesday, April 19 | ||
| 7:00 PM | Celtics/Hawks First Round, Game 2 |
TNT |
| 9:30 PM | Grizzlies/Spurs First Round, Game 2 |
TNT |
| Wednesday, April 20 | ||
| 7:00 PM | Hornets/Heat First Round, Game 2 |
NBA TV |
| 8:00 PM | Pistons/Cavaliers First Round, Game 2 |
TNT |
| 10:30 PM | Blazers/Clippers First Round, Game 2 |
TNT |
| Thursday, April 21 | ||
| 7:00 PM | Thunder/Mavericks First Round, Game 3 |
TNT |
| 7:30 PM | Raptors/Pacers First Round, Game 3 |
NBA TV |
| 9:30 PM | Warriors/Rockets First Round, Game 3 |
TNT |
| Friday, April 22 | ||
| 7:00 PM | Cavaliers/Pistons First Round, Game 3 |
ESPN |
| 8:00 PM | Hawks/Celtics First Round, Game 3 |
ESPN2 |
| 9:30 PM | Spurs/Grizzlies First Round, Game 3 |
ESPN |
| Saturday, April 23 | ||
| 3:00 PM | Raptors/Pacers First Round, Game 4 |
TNT |
| 5:30 PM | Heat/Hornets First Round, Game 3 |
TNT |
| 8:00 PM | Thunder/Mavericks First Round, Game 4 |
ESPN |
| 10:30 PM | Clippers/Blazers First Round, Game 3 |
ESPN |
| Sunday, April 24 | ||
| 1:00 PM | Spurs/Grizzlies First Round, Game 4 |
ABC |
| 3:30 PM | Warriors/Rockets First Round, Game 4 |
ABC |
| 6:00 PM | Hawks/Celtics First Round, Game 4 |
TNT |
| 8:30 PM | Cavaliers/Pistons First Round, Game 4 |
TNT |
| Monday, April 25 | ||
| 10:30 PM | Clippers/Blazers First Round, Game 4 |
TNT |
| TBD | Heat/Hornets First Round, Game 4 |
TNT or NBA TV |
| TBD | Mavericks/Thunder First Round, Game 5* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| Tuesday, April 26 | ||
| TBD | Grizzlies/Spurs First Round, Game 5* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| TBD | Pistons/Cavaliers First Round, Game 5* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| TBD | Pacers/Raptors First Round, Game 5* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| TBD | Celtics/Hawks First Round, Game 5* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| Wednesday, April 27 | ||
| TBD | Rockets/Warriors First Round, Game 5* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| TBD | Blazers/Clippers First Round, Game 5* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| TBD | Hornets/Heat First Round, Game 5* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| Thursday, April 28 | ||
| TBD | Celtics/Hawks First Round, Game 6* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| TBD | Cavaliers/Pistons First Round, Game 6* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| TBD | Thunder/Mavericks First Round, Game 6* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| TBD | Spurs/Grizzlies First Round, Game 6* |
TNT or NBA TV |
| Friday, April 29 | ||
| TBD | Warriors/Rockets First Round, Game 6* |
ESPN or ESPNEWS |
| TBD | Clippers/Blazers First Round, Game 6* |
ESPN or ESPNEWS |
| TBD | Raptors/Pacers First Round, Game 6* |
ESPN or ESPNEWS |
| TBD | Heat/Hornets First Round, Game 6* |
ESPN or ESPNEWS |
| Saturday, April 30 | ||
| TBD | Hawks/Celtics First Round, Game 7* |
TNT |
| TBD | Pistons/Cavaliers First Round, Game 7* |
TNT |
| TBD | Mavericks/Thunder First Round, Game 7* |
TNT |
| TBD | Spurs/Grizzlies First Round, Game 7* |
TNT |
| Sunday, May 1 ABC will air games at 1 and 3:30 PM |
||
| TBD | Rockets/Warriors First Round, Game 7* |
ABC or TNT |
| TBD | Blazers/Clippers First Round, Game 7* |
ABC or TNT |
| TBD | Pacers/Raptors First Round, Game 7* |
ABC or TNT |
| TBD | Hornets/Heat First Round, Game 7* |
ABC or TNT |
| Thursday, May 5 | ||
| 8:00 PM | Semifinals Game 2 |
ESPN |
| 10:30 PM | Semifinals Game 2 |
ESPN |
| Friday, May 6 | ||
| 8:00 PM | Semifinals Game 3 |
ESPN |
| 10:30 PM | Semifinals Game 3 |
ESPN |
| Saturday, May 7 | ||
| 5:00 PM | Semifinals Game 3 |
ESPN |
| 8:15 PM | Semifinals Game 3 |
ABC |
| Sunday, May 8 | ||
| 3:00 PM | Semifinals Game 4 |
ABC |
| Thursday, May 12 | ||
| 8:00 PM | Semifinals Game 6* |
ESPN |
| 10:30 PM | Semifinals Game 6* |
ESPN |
| Friday, May 13 | ||
| 8:00 PM | Semifinals Game 6* |
ESPN |
| 10:30 PM | Semifinals Game 6* |
ESPN |
| Sunday, May 15 | ||
| 3:00 PM | Semifinals Game 7* |
ABC |
| Tuesday, May 17 | ||
| 8:00 PM | NBA Draft Lottery | ESPN |
| 8:30 PM | East Final Game 1 |
ESPN |
| Thursday, May 19 | ||
| 8:30 PM | East Final Game 2 |
ESPN |
| Saturday, May 21 | ||
| 8:30 PM | East Final Game 3 |
ESPN |
| Monday, May 23 | ||
| 8:30 PM | East Final Game 4 |
ESPN |
| Wednesday, May 25 | ||
| 8:30 PM | East Final Game 5* |
ESPN |
| Friday, May 27 | ||
| 8:30 PM | East Final Game 6* |
ESPN |
| Sunday, May 29 | ||
| 8:30 PM | East Final Game 7* |
ESPN |
| 2016 NBA FINALS SCHEDULE | ||
| Thursday, June 2 | ||
| 9:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 1 |
ABC |
| Sunday, June 5 | ||
| 8:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 2 |
ABC |
| Wednesday, June 8 | ||
| 9:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 3 |
ABC |
| Friday, June 10 | ||
| 9:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 4 |
ABC |
| Monday, June 13 | ||
| 9:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 5* |
ABC |
| Thursday, June 16 | ||
| 9:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 6* |
ABC |
| Sunday, June 19 | ||
| 8:00 PM | NBA Finals Game 7* |
ABC |
NBA Playoffs Schedule 2016
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