Now that the NBA Conference Quarterfinals are over, we now move to the Conference Semifinal round. ABC opens things up with a Sunday afternoon doubleheader. TNT, the NBA’s Network of Record, returns to the postseason on Monday with two games and will continue through Wednesday.
It all begins with Game 1 of the Chicago Bulls-Miami Heat series followed by Game 1 of Golden State-San Antonio. Then on Tuesday and Wednesday, TNT will air a pair of Games 2 on each night.
We have the full TNT schedule including the announcing assignments for each series. Check it all out below.
TNT Tips Off the Second Round of the NBA Playoffs with Exclusive Doubleheaders Beginning Monday, May 6
TNT’s coverage of the second round of the NBA Playoffs will tip off Monday, May 6, with an exclusive doubleheader — the Miami Heat hosting the Chicago Bulls at 7 p.m. ET, followed by the Golden State Warriors visiting the San Antonio Spurs at 9:30 p.m. (both Game 1 of their respective best-of-seven series).
Marv Albert will call the Heat vs. Bulls game alongside analyst Steve Kerr and reporter Craig Sager, while Dick Stockton will provide commentary for the Warriors/Spurs matchup alongside analyst Chris Webber and reporter David Aldridge.
The NBA Playoffs will continue on TNT on Tuesday, May 7, with a doubleheader featuring the Indiana Pacers visiting the New York Knicks (Game 2) at 7 p.m. and the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Memphis Grizzlies at 9:30 p.m.
Kevin Harlan will call the Pacers/Knicks game alongside analyst Reggie Miller and reporter Rachel Nichols, with Matt Devlin providing play-by-play for Grizzlies/Thunder alongside analyst Mike Fratello and reporter Marty Snider.
TNT’s second round coverage on Wednesday, May 8, will include the Bulls visiting the Heat (Game 2) at 7 p.m., followed by the Warriors facing the Spurs (Game 2) at 9:30 p.m., with the same commentators from Monday’s Game 1 coverage handling the call.
Following each doubleheader, the Sports Emmy® Award-winning team of Ernie Johnson and analysts Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith will recap the night’s action during the Inside the NBA post-game show.
TNT’s Upcoming NBA Playoff Schedule
DAY/DATE TIME (ET) EVENT Monday, May 6 7 p.m. Chicago Bulls @ Miami Heat (Game 1) Marv Albert (play-by-play) and Steve Kerr (analyst) with Craig Sager (reporter) 9:30 p.m. Golden State Warriors @ San Antonio Spurs (Game 1) Dick Stockton (play-by-play) and Chris Webber (analyst) with David Aldridge (reporter) Post-game Inside the NBA Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith (analysts) Tuesday, May 7 7 p.m. Indiana Pacers @ New York Knicks (Game 2) Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) and Reggie Miller (analyst) with Rachel Nichols (reporter) 9:30 p.m. Memphis Grizzlies @ Oklahoma City Thunder (Game 2) Matt Devlin (play-by-play) and Mike Fratello (analyst) with Marty Snider (reporter) Post-game Inside the NBA Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith Wednesday, May 8 7 p.m. Chicago Bulls @ Miami Heat (Game 2) Marv Albert and Steve Kerr with Craig Sager 9:30 p.m. Golden State Warriors @ San Antonio Spurs (Game 2) Dick Stockton and Chris Webber with David Aldridge Post-game Inside the NBA Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith
That is all.
