ABC to Broadcast Two Games Sunday
The NBA Playoffs will continue on ESPN and ESPN2 this Friday, May 3, with four quarterfinal round Game 6 telecasts. ESPN will televise a doubleheader, beginning with the Boston Celtics hosting the New York Knicks at 7 p.m. ET, with Mike Breen, analyst Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Heather Cox providing commentary. At 9:30 p.m., the Oklahoma City Thunder will visit the Houston Rockets with Mike Tirico, analyst Hubie Brown and reporter Holly Rowe calling the action.
ESPN2 will televise a doubleheader simultaneously, beginning with the Atlanta Hawks hosting the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. with Mark Jones, analyst Doris Burke and reporter Chris Broussard providing commentary. At 9:30 p.m. the Los Angeles Clippers will visit the Memphis Grizzlies with commentary from Dave Pasch and analyst Jon Barry.
Additionally, ABC will broadcast two games on Sunday, May 5, at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The games will be a combination of quarterfinal Game 7’s and/or semifinal Game 1’s. KIA NBA Countdown will tip off Sunday’s coverage at 12:30 p.m. with Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jalen Rose, Bill Simmons and Michael Wilbon previewing the doubleheader.
NBA Playoffs on ESPN, ESPN2 – Friday, May 3
| Time (ET) | Game 6 | Commentators | Network(s) |
| 7 p.m. | New York Knicks atBoston Celtics | Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Heather Cox | ESPN, WatchESPN |
| 7 p.m. | Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks | Mark Jones, Doris Burke, Chris Broussard | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
| 9:30 p.m. | Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets | Mike Tirico, Hubie Brown, Holly Rowe | ESPN, WatchESPN |
| 9:30 p.m. | Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies | Dave Pasch, Jon Barry | ESPN2, WatchESPN |
NBA Playoffs on ABC – Sunday, May 5
| Time (ET) | Game | Commentators |
| 12:30 p.m. | KIA NBA Countdown | Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jalen Rose, Bill Simmons, Michael Wilbon |
| 1 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| 3:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
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