NBA Playoff Schedule 2015: TV Coverage Guide for Remainder of Postseason
The first round of the NBA playoffs are almost in the books. We've seen a few interesting matchups, but the conference semifinals figure to bring a whole new layer of intensity and excitement. We know the schedule for a few of the series, and we also know the coverage will be handled by ESPN, ABC and TNT.
The Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards have advanced and are still waiting to see who their opponents will be.
Here's a look at the known TV coverage for the second-round matchups.
| Game | Date and Time (ET) | TV |
| 6 | Friday, May 1 at 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| 7* | Sunday, May 3 at 1 p.m. | ABC |
| Game | Date and Time (ET) | TV |
| 7 | Saturday, May 2 at 8 p.m. | TNT |
| Game | Date and Time (ET) | TV |
| 1 | Sunday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| 2 | Tuesday, May 5 at 10:30 p.m. | TNT |
| 3 | Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. | ABC |
| 4 | Monday, May 11 at 9:30 p.m. | TNT |
| 5 | Wednesday, May 13, TBD | TNT |
| 6 | Friday, May 15, TBD | ESPN |
| 7 | Sunday, May 17, TBD | TBD |
| Game | Date and Time (ET) | TV |
| 1 | Monday, May 4 at 7 p.m. | TNT |
| 2 | Wednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. | TBA |
| 3 | Friday, May 8 - TBD | ESPN |
| 4 | Sunday, May 10 at 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| 5 | Tuesday, May 12, TBD | TNT |
| 6 | Thursday, May 14, TBD | ESPN |
| 7 | Sunday, May 17, TBD | TNT |
Can Bulls Continue Momentum From Game 6 Blowout?
The Chicago Bulls were clearly tired of toying with the Milwaukee Bucks. Tom Thibodeau's team thrashed the Bucks 120-66 in Game 6 in Milwaukee to advance to the second round to play the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Chicago's performance on Thursday night wasn't just the best game the team played in the series against the Bucks; it was the Bulls' best game of the year.
They played with intensity on defense and moved the ball well. That was justified by the 35 assists the Bulls had as a team. That said, the Cavs aren't the Bucks. Still, per ESPN.com's Nick Friedell, Bulls center Joakim Noah is happy to be moving on.
He'll hear it from Cavs fans for that one.
Even without Kevin Love (shoulder injury) for the entire series and with no J.R. Smith (suspension) for the first two games, LeBron James and Kyrie Irving will make sure Cleveland is a humongous test for the Bulls.
Can Memphis Slow Down Golden State?
This series will be a great matchup of contrasting styles. The Golden State Warriors love to run. They were the highest-scoring team in the NBA. Their finesse style will be tested by the Memphis Grizzlies' physical style.
Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph will want to slow the pace and pound the Dubs on the inside. Golden State's Andrew Bogut must play big in this series to match up with the Grizzlies' size on the inside.
Also, David Lee could play a big role for the Warriors. His minutes have been erratic this season, but head coach Steve Kerr may need his size and mobility to counter Memphis' size as well.
The style struggle could lead to an epic series.
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