The New York Knicks defeated 2024 NBA champions the Boston Celtics in the NBA Playoffs to earn a spot in the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2002. The Knicks won their series in 6 games against the Celtics who struggled to regain their full momentum after losing Jayson Tatum to a torn Achilles during Game 4 of their series. The Knicks will now play the Indiana Pacers, who are making their second consecutive appearance at the Eastern Conference finals after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 in the playoffs.
The first game of the series will tip off at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m., and you can catch this game – and every other game of the Eastern Conference finals – on TNT and Max. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Knicks vs. Pacers series.
How to watch the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks:
Dates: Series begins May 21, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. ET (Game 1)
TV channel: TNT, TruTV
Streaming: Max, Sling, DirecTV and more
Where to watch the Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Finals:
You can tune in to every game of the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers series on TNT and truTV. These channels are available on platforms like DirecTV, Sling and Fubo. The game will also be streaming on Max.
NBA Eastern Conference Finals channel:
All games in the NBA Eastern Conference finals series between the Pacers and Knicks will air on TNT and truTV.
How to watch the NBA Eastern Conference Finals without cable:
DIRECTV’s MySports pack is a curated live TV package geared toward sports fans, with access to ESPN’s suite of channels, TBS, TNT, USA, FS1 and an included subscription to ESPN+ for $69.99/month.
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Max, aka “the one to watch,” has select live sports available through its Bleacher Report Sports add-on, which is included free of charge for ad-free Max subscribers.
On top of NBA games on TBS, TNT and TruTV, Max has buzzy shows including The Pitt, The White Lotus, The Last of Us, House of the Dragon, Dune: Prophecy and more.
Ad-supported Max starts at $10/month. The Standard plan (which includes B/R Sports free of charge) costs $17/month.
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Who is playing in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals?
This year, the New York Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.
2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals TV schedule:
All times Eastern.
Game 1
Weds. May 21, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
Game 2
Fri., May 23, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
Game 3
Sun., May 25, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
Game 4
Tues., May 27, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
Game 5*
Thurs., May 29, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
Game 6*
Sat., May 31, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
Game 7*
Mon., June 2, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
*if necessary
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