TNT is in the midst of a few days off covering the NBA Playoffs, but it gets back in action on Sunday and carries some big games. NBA TV also has pre and postgame coverage as well. Here’s what’s on tap for both channels.
Second Round Coverage of the NBA Playoffs Continues on TNT and NBA TVTNT’s coverage of the second round of the NBA Playoffs continues Sunday, May 9 with NBA Tip-Off at 7:30 p.m. (ET). Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst) will preview the night’s action. The pre-game show will be followed by exclusive coverage of Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs hosting Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns at 8 p.m. (ET) in Game #4 of their best-of-seven second round series. Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Doug Collins (analyst) and Marty Snider (reporter) will call the game. The night will conclude with the Emmy® award-winning studio show Inside the NBA with Johnson, Barkley and Smith.The NBA action continues on Monday, May 10 with TNT airing an exclusive playoff doubleheader with Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic taking on Joe Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks at 8 p.m. (ET) in Game #4 of their series. Matt Devlin (play-by-play), Kevin McHale (analyst) and Cheryl Miller (reporter) will call the game. The second game of the doubleheader will see Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz hosting Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:30 p.m. (ET) for Game #4 of the series. Sitting courtside will be Marv Albert (play-by-play), Reggie Miller (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter). To finish the evening’s coverage, Johnson (host), Barkley, and Smith (analyst) will break down the action on Inside the NBA.NBA TV will also continue to provide extensive coverage of the NBA Playoffs beginning tonight, May 6 with host Matt Winer and analysts Steve Smith and Chris Webber recapping the night’s action beginning at 10:30 p.m. (ET). The network will continue to air highlights, updates and live press conferences throughout the duration of the NBA Playoffs.Exclusive content, analysis from TNT announcers and replays of Inside the NBA are available on TNT OverTime on NBA.com. The broadband channel offers an all-access pass to the excitement and drama of the NBA Playoffs, with special features and reports being added throughout the postseason.
NBA PLAYOFFS ON TNT SCHEDULE
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Sunday, May 9
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7:30 p.m.
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NBA Tip-Off
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and
Kenny Smith (analyst)
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8 p.m.
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Phoenix Suns @ San Antonio Spurs (Game #4)
Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Doug Collins (analyst) and
Marty Snider (reporter)
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Post-game
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Inside the NBA
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and
Kenny Smith (analyst)
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Monday, May 10
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8 p.m.
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Orlando Magic @ Atlanta Hawks (Game #4)
Matt Devlin (host), Kevin McHale (analyst) and
Cheryl Miller (reporter)
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10:30 p.m.
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Los Angeles Lakers @ Utah Jazz (Game #4)
Marv Albert (host), Reggie Miller (analyst) and
Craig Sager (reporter)
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Post-game
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Inside the NBA
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and
Kenny Smith (analyst)
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Tuesday, May 11
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8 p.m.
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Boston Celtics @ Cleveland Cavaliers (Game #5)
Dick Stockton (play-by-play), Mike Fratello (analyst) and
David Aldridge (reporter)
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10:30 p.m.
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San Antonio Spurs @ Phoenix Suns
(Game #5*) Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Doug Collins (analyst) and
Marty Snider (reporter)
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Post-game
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Inside the NBA
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and
Kenny Smith (analyst)
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NBA PLAYOFFS ON NBA TV SCHEDULE
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Thursday, May 6
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10:30 – 11:30 p.m.
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NBA GameTime (Hawks/Magic Game #2 postgame)
Matt Winer (host), Steve Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)
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Friday, May 7
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9:30 p.m. – 12 a.m.
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NBA GameTime (Cavaliers/Celtics Game #3 postgame)
Marc Fein (host), Dennis Scott (analyst) and Steve Smith (analyst)
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12 – 1 a.m.
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NBA GameTime (Suns/Spurs Game #3 postgame)
Marc Fein (host), Dennis Scott (analyst) and Steve Smith (analyst)
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Saturday, May 8
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3 – 3:30 p.m.
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NBA GameTime
Rick Kamla (host) and Dennis Scott (analyst)
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7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
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NBA GameTime (Magic/Hawks Game #3 postgame)
Rick Kamla (host) and Dennis Scott (analyst)
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10:30 – 11:30 p.m.
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NBA GameTime (Lakers/Jazz Game #3 postgame)
Rick Kamla (host) and Dennis Scott (analyst)
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Sunday, May 9
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1 – 1:30 p.m.
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NBA GameTime
Matt Winer (host), Brent Barry (analyst) and Steve Smith (analyst)
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6 – 10:30 p.m.
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NBA GameTime (Cavaliers/Celtics Game #4 postgame)
Matt Winer (host), Brent Barry (analyst) and Steve Smith (analyst)
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10:30 – 11:30 p.m.
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NBA GameTime (Suns/Spurs Game #4 postgame)
Matt Winer (host), Brent Barry (analyst) and Steve Smith (analyst)
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Monday, May 10
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10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
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NBA GameTime (Magic/Hawks Game #4 postgame)
Marc Fein (host), Brent Barry (analyst) and Eric Snow (analyst)
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1 – 2 a.m.
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NBA GameTime (Lakers/Jazz Game #4 postgame)
Marc Fein (host), Brent Barry (analyst) and Eric Snow (analyst)
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Tuesday, May 11
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10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
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NBA GameTime (Celtics/Cavaliers Game #5 postgame)
Rick Kamla (host), Brent Barry (analyst) and Eric Snow (analyst)
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1 – 2 a.m.
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NBA GameTime (Spurs/Suns Game #5* postgame)
Rick Kamla (host), Brent Barry (analyst) and Eric Snow (analyst)
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