How to Watch the NBA Playoffs: 2026 Conference Finals Schedule, Streaming Options, and More
The NBA Conference Finals have begun, with the New York Knicks facing the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference. Game 1 is scheduled for tonight at 8 p.m. ET, and viewers can watch it on ESPN. The playoffs feature a new broadcasting arrangement with games available on multiple platforms including ESPN, NBC, and Amazon Prime Video.
- ▪The Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 1 will air on ESPN tonight at 8 p.m. ET.
- ▪The NBA has split playoff games between ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Amazon for this season.
- ▪FuboTV offers a 7-day free trial for viewers who do not have a cable subscription.
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The NBA Conference Finals started on Monday, May 18, but who will make it through for a chance at the championship? After Cleveland managed to topple the Pistons in last night's Game 1, tonight we'll see the first Eastern Conference Final game between the Knicks and the Cavaliers. The conference finals are now underway, but where can you watch every game? Keeping track of where each NBA Playoff game is streaming has been dizzying, to say the least. Here's how to tune in to tonight's games, plus a full schedule of upcoming games, so you don't miss a second of the live action.What Time Is Knicks vs. Cavaliers Game 1?You can catch the New York vs. Cleveland tonight at 8 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
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