The Eastern Conference finals between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers have been a thrilling, emotional journey filled with unexpected comebacks and dramatic fourth-quarter shifts. The series is now 3-2 in favor of the Pacers. New York rallied at Madison Square Garden to win Game 5, forcing a decisive Game 6 in Indianapolis on Saturday night.
You can catch tonight’s game on TNT and Max starting at 8 p.m. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch the Knicks vs. Pacers series.
How to watch the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers:
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- DirecTV MySports Pack: Try free at DirecTV
- Sling Orange: $36 for your first month at Sling
Dates: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. ET (Game 6)
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 MySports Pack: 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. The MySports pack guarantees access to thousands of live televised events, plus all the live-streaming and library content on ESPN+, all on one interface and one bill. You can try it for free for five days before committing. Try free at DirecTV Stream
- NBA games on TNT: Max Standard plan. 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. $16.99/month at Max
- Watch ESPN, ESPN3, TNT: Sling Orange. While Sling doesn’t offer a free trial these days, the playoffs will last longer than any free trial anyway. With Sling Orange, you can get access to playoff games on ESPN, ABC (simulcast via ESPN3), and TNT. Plus, Sling also has an option to bundle Max in with your Sling Orange subscription and save $5 on the overall price. $36 for your first month at Sling
- Watch ESPN and more: Fubo TV. Try free at Fubo
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 6: Sat., May 31, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
- Game 7: *Mon., June 2, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max) *if necessary
More ways to watch the NBA Playoffs:
- Watch ESPN, TNT, and get ESPN+: Hulu + Live TV. Try free for 3 days at Hulu
- Watch ESPN, TNT: YouTube TV. Try free at YouTube