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The NBA Playoffs are nearing their finale with just three teams left. In the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder sent the Timberwolves packing in five games. Tonight, the No. 4 Indiana Pacers are poised to give the No. 3 New York Knicks the same treatment in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Final. Neither team has made the Final in more than 20 years.
At a Glance: How to Watch Knicks vs. Pacers Games
Stream: DirecTV, Max, Sling
TV Channel: TNT
Next Game: Thurs, May 29, 8 p.m. ET
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The series started with two wins for the Pacers at Madison Square Garden, but the Knicks managed to rally for a crucial Game Three win in Indiana. Game Four went to the Pacers, 130-121. But there’s still hope for the Knicks: Every game this series has been decided by nine points or fewer.
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.
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:
DirecTV
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➤ 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 thanks to its free trial (five days). DirecTV’s MySports pack is the best option for sports fans, and it comes in at $69.99 a month after the free trial. Plus, it includes ESPN+ for more sports content.
Max
$9.99
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➤ Pros: Affordable, on-demand content
➤ Cons: Limited live coverage, no free trial
If you want a more affordable option, 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. However, Max does not offer a free trial.
Sling
$33
$66
50% off
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➤ 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 114, Knicks 109
Game 3: Knicks 106, Pacers 100
Game 4: Knicks 130, Pacers 121
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
