- Stream NBA playoff semifinals on TNT, ESPN, ABC/ESPN3 via Sling
- Unblock Sling TV with NordVPN (save 70% today)
- Knicks vs Celtics Game 6 tips off 8pm, May 16
The NBA playoff semifinal live streams have already lived up to their early promise as being the most keenly contested in many a year as the race for the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy hots up.
In the Eastern Conference, Indiana Pacers roared into a second successive conference final by upsetting top seed Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 in the series. The Pacers had won three of the four regular season meetings this year and got the job done in the playoffs, too, as Tyrese Haliburton scored 31 points to seal the deal in Game 5.
The Pacers will face the winner of the Boston Celtics vs New York Knicks Game 6 in the Eastern Conference final, with NY holding a 3-1 advantage thru four games. Worse still for the defending champion Celtics was losing star power forward Jayson Tatum to an ACL injury that may put into question his 2025/26 availability. Jalen Brunson has shone for the Knicks, who are one win away from a first conference final in a quarter-century.
In the Western Conference, top seeds Oklahoma City Thunder hold a slender 3-2 lead over the Denver Nuggets, thanks to a 31-point turn from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Nuggets badly need Nikola Jokic to shine if they're to make it through.
The Minnesota Timberwolves hold a 3-1 advantage over the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors have had to make do without the great Steph Curry, who injured his left hamstring early on in Game 1 and hasn't featured since. He'll also miss Game 5, he has confirmed. Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards have shown up for a dominant Minnesota, who need just one more win to progress.
Remember, these are seven-game series.
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Use a VPN to watch any NBA playoff semifinal stream
If you're away from home for the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs, you may find yourself unable to access your usual streaming services due to geo-restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
A VPN is the answer: it enables you to stream geo-blocked services online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access content just as if you were at home.
How to watch NBA playoff semifinal live streams in the US
The conference semifinals for the NBA playoffs will be shared between TNT, ESPN and ESPN3 in the US.
Don't have cable? Don't panic. You can stream NBA playoff seminfinals via an 'over-the-top' service such as Sling TV (our favorite option for NBA).
Sling's Orange plan gets you TNT, ESPN and ESPN3. Monthly prices start from $45.99/month but you get a discount on your first month right now.
Add the Sports Extra add-on ($11/month) to your cart and you'll get NBA TV, too.
In addition to your laptop , smartphone or tablet, you can also watch live Sling TV streams on the likes of AirTV, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Chromecast, Tivi, Vizio and select Smart TVs.
How to watch NBA playoff semifinal live streams in the UK
TNT Sports is the primary rights holder for NBA basketball in the UK, but you'll have to check their weekly schedule to find out which matches they pick for coverage.
To stream TNT Sports, you'll need a Discovery+ Premium pass for £30.99, for access to 30 days of TNT Sports.
Another streaming option, one that guarantees you can watch the match of your choosing, is NBA League Pass, which currently starts at £16.99/month, and will unlock access to every single game.
Those visiting the UK from abroad can unlock their usual streaming service by using a VPN, such as NordVPN.
How to watch NBA playoff semifinal live streams in Australia
You can watch the conference semifinals of the NBA playoffs live streams in Australia on ESPN via Foxtel or Kayo. Kayo Sports starts at a very reasonable $30 per month, with the additional carrot of a 7-day free trial.
If you're currently out of Australia but want to watch NBA playoff semifinal live streams, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as outlined earlier.
How to watch NBA playoff semifinal live streams in Canada
TSN and Sportsnet share the NBA rights in Canada for the conference playoff semifinals, but not every game is guaranteed to be shown by the broadcasters. Check local listings for more details.
It is, however, being shown on NBA League Pass, which currently starts at CA$27.99/month or just CA$54.99 for the rest of the season, and will unlock access to every single game.
If you're currently out of Canada but want to watch conference semifial live streams, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as outlined above.
NBA playoffs conference semifinal games 2025
NBA Eastern Conference Playoff Semifinals
All times ET.
- Cleveland Cavaliers (1) 1-4 Indiana Pacers (4)
May 4: Pacers 121-112 Cavaliers
May 6: Pacers 120-119 Cavaliers
May 9: Cavaliers 126-104 Pacers
May 11: Cavaliers 109-129 Pacers
May 13: Pacers 114-105 Cavaliers - Boston Celtics (2) vs New York Knicks (3)
May 5: Knicks 108-105 Celtics
May 7: Knicks 91-90 Celtics
May 10: Celtics 115-93 Knicks
May 12: Celtics 113-121 Knicks
May 14: Knicks @ Celtics, 7pm, TNT
May 16: Celtics @ Knicks (if needed), 8pm, ESPN
May 19: Knicks @ Celtics (if needed), 8pm, TNT
NBA Western Conference Playoff Semifinals
- Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs Denver Nuggets (4)
May 5: Nuggets 121-119 Thunder
May 7: Nuggets 106-149 Thunder
May 9: Thunder 104-113 Nuggets
May 11: Thunder 92-87 Nuggets
May 13: Nuggets 105-112 Thunder
May 15: Thunder @ Nuggets, 8.30, ESPN
May 18: Nuggets @ Thunder (if needed), TBD - Minnesota Timberwolves (6) vs Golden State Warriors (7)
May 6: Warriors 99-88 Timberwolves
May 8: Warriors 93-117 Timberwolves
May 10: Timberwolves 102-97 Warriors
May 12: Timberwolves 117-110 Warriors
May 14: Warriors @ Timberwolves, 9.30pm, TNT
May 18: Timberwolves @ Warriors (if needed), TBD
May 20: Warriors @ Timberwolves (if needed), 8.30pm, ESPN
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