NBA Playoff Schedule 2013: How and When to Watch Every Game in Round 1

With the 2013 NBA Playoffs officially upon us, the world is buzzing in reference to which team will be crowned champion. Before we get ahead of ourselves, however, every team must escape the first round of action.

The question on every fan's mind is simple—how and when can you watch every first-round game?

With eight postseason series and 16 teams looking to advance, there will be no shortage of first-round action. As abundant as the play may be, it can be difficult to find the games on your televisions.

Here's a full breakdown via the playoffs schedule released by NBA.com. All games that are starred signify that the games will only be played if necessary.

Miami Heat (1) versus Milwaukee Bucks (8)

Game 1: Miami Heat 110, Milwaukee Bucks 87

Game 2: Milwaukee at Miami, Tuesday, April 23 at 8 p.m. ET on TNT

Game 3: Miami at Milwaukee, Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT 

Game 4: Miami at Milwaukee, Sunday, April 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC 

Game 5*: Milwaukee at Miami, Tuesday, April 30, Time & Channel TBD

Game 6*: Miami at Milwaukee, Thursday, May 2, Time & Channel TBD

Game 7*: Milwaukee at Miami, Saturday, May 4, Time TBD on TNT 

New York Knicks (2) versus Boston Celtics (7)

Game 1: New York Knicks 85, Boston Celtics 78

Game 2: Boston at New York, Tuesday, April 23 at 8 p.m. ET on TNT

Game 3: New York at Boston, Friday, April 26 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN

Game 4: New York at Boston, Sunday, April 28 at 1 p.m. on ABC

Game 5*: Boston at New York, Wednesday, May 1, Time & Channel TBD

Game 6*: New York at Boston, Friday, May 3, Time & Channel TBD

Game 7*: Boston at New York, Sunday, May 5, Time & Chennel TBD

Indiana Pacers (3) versus Atlanta Hawks (6)

Game 1: Indiana Pacers 107, Atlanta Hawks 90

Game 2: Atlanta at Indiana, Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBATV

Game 3: Indiana at Atlanta, Saturday, April 27 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN

Game 4: Indiana at Atlanta, Monday, April 29, Time & Channel TBD

Game 5*: Atlanta at Indiana, Wednesday, May 1, Time & Channel TBD

Game 6*: Indiana at Atlanta, Friday, May 3, Time & Channel TBD 

Game 7*: Atlanta at Indiana, Sunday, May 5, Time & Channel TBD

Brooklyn Nets (4) versus Chicago Bulls (5)

Game 1: Brooklyn Nets 106, Chicago Bulls 89

Game 2: Chicago at Brooklyn on Monday, April 22 at 8 p.m. ET on TNT 

Game 3: Brooklyn at Chicago on Thursday, April 25 at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBA TV 

Game 4: Brooklyn at Chicago on Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. ET on TNT 

Game 5*: Chicago at Brooklyn on Monday, April 29, Time & Channel TBD

Game 6*: Brooklyn at Chicago on Thursday, May 2, Time & Channel TBD

Game 7*: Chicago at Brooklyn on Saturday, May 4, Time TBD on TNT

Oklahoma City Thunder (1) versus Houston Rockets (8)

Game 1: Oklahoma City Thunder 120, Houston Rockets 91

Game 2: Houston at Oklahoma City, Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT 

Game 3: Oklahoma City at Houston, Saturday, April 27 at 9:30 p.m. ET ESPN

Game 4: Oklahoma City at Houston, Monday, April 29, Time & Channel TBD

Game 5*: Houston at Oklahoma City, Wednesday, May 1, Time & Channel TBD 

Game 6*: Oklahoma City at Houston, Friday, May 3, Time & Channel TBD 

Game 7*: Houston at Oklahoma City, Sunday, May 5, Time & Channel TBD

San Antonio Spurs (2) versus Los Angeles Lakers (7)

Game 1: San Antonio Spurs 91, Los Angeles Lakers 79

Game 2: Los Angeles at San Antonio, Wednesday on April 24 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT 

Game 3: San Antonio at Los Angeles, Friday on April 26 at 10:30 p.m. ET ESPN 

Game 4: San Antonio at Los Angeles, Sunday, April 28 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT 

Game 5*: Los Angeles at San Antonio, Tuesday, April 30, Time & Channel TBD

Game 6*: San Antonio at Los Angeles, Thursday, May 2, Time & Channel TBD

Game 7*:  Los Angeles at San Antonio, Saturday, May 4, Time TBD on TNT

Denver Nuggets (3) versus Golden State Warriors (6)

Game 1: Denver Nuggets 97, Golden State Warriors 95

Game 2: Golden State at Denver, Tuesday, April 23 at 10:30 p.m. ET on TNT 

Game 3: Denver at Golden State, Friday, April 26 at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2 

Game 4: Denver at Golden State, Sunday, April 28 at 9:30 p.m. on TNT 

Game 5*: Golden State at Denver, Tuesday, April 30, Time & Channel TBD

Game 6*: Denver at Golden State, Thursday, May 2, Time & Channel TBD 

Game 7*: Golden State at Denver, Saturday, May 4, Time TBD on TNT

Los Angeles Clippers (4) versus Memphis Grizzlies (5)

Game 1: Los Angeles Clippers 112, Memphis Grizzlies 91

Game 2: Mon April 22, Memphis at L.A. Clippers, Monday, April 22 at 10:30 p.m. on TNT

Game 3: L.A. Clippers at Memphis, Thursday, April 25 at 9:30 p.m. on TNT 

Game 4: L.A. Clippers at Memphis, Saturday, April 27 at 4:30 p.m. on TNT  

Game 5*: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, Tuesday, April 30, Time & Channel TBD 

Game 6*: Fri May 3, L.A. Clippers at Memphis, Friday, May 3, Time & Channel TBD

Game 7*: Memphis at L.A. Clippers, Sunday, May 5, Time & Channel TBD