NBA Playoff Schedule 2015: TV Info, Predictions for Conference Finals Matchups

As competitive as the entire NBA playoffs have been, it's surprising the conference finals are so one-sided. The Cleveland Cavaliers took both games in Atlanta, and the Golden State Warriors have won their first three and have the Houston Rockets on the ropes.

But as they say: It isn't over until it's over, so both the Rockets and Hawks can get back into it. Will they? That's another question altogether. Let's have a look at the schedule for the rest of the conference finals along with the stream info.

East

The remaining Eastern Conference Finals games will be shown on TNT and Watch TNT, with each starting at 8:30 p.m. ET. Here are the dates for the rest of the series:

Game	Date
Game 3	Sunday, May 24
Game 4	Tuesday, May 26
Game 5*	Thursday, May 28
Game 6*	Saturday, May 30
Game 7*	Monday, June 1

*if necessary

West

The Western Conference Finals are exclusively on ESPN and Watch ESPN, and each game tips at 9 p.m. ET.

Game	Time
Game 4	Monday, May 25
Game 5*	Wednesday, May 27
Game 6*	Friday, May 29
Game 7*	Sunday, May 31

*if necessary

Now that that's out of the way, let's break out the crystal ball and make a couple of predictions for these series shall we?

The Cavs Will Bring The Brooms To Cleveland

After winning two games down south, the Cavs return home for two in Cleveland. If they continue to play the way they have, this series won't get back to Atlanta.

The fact the Hawks are having bad luck with injuries isn't helping them, either. First, DeMarre Carroll tweaked his knee in Game 1, but he managed to play in Game 2. However, Kyle Korver hurt his ankle in Game 2, and we later learned he would miss the remainder of the playoffs according to Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The Cavs aren't without their own injury issues, as Kyrie Irving sat out Game 2 with a knee injury. But having LeBron James on your team helps mitigate that. James has been the team's primary point guard in Irving's absence, and he has been running the offense tremendously.

James had 11 assists in Game 2, and many of them came off drives on which he kicked it out to find an open shooter for three. 

But James can do more than set up his teammates. He scored 30 points of his own in Game 2, and he can still get to the rim just about whenever he wants. He has seemed to be locked in for the entire playoffs, so chances are he will be determined to end this series quickly to get his team rested for the Finals.

After dealing with all the injuries and losing two games at home, the Hawks' season will be over after two more games in Cleveland.

The Rockets Will Win Game 4

Even though the Rockets are down 3-0, they will not let themselves be swept. They know a series can turn in an instant, and they won their most recent series after being down 3-1 to the Clippers.

James Harden and Dwight Howard will come out looking to dominate in Game 3. Besides, the Warriors have been winning with their jump shooting, and even once-in-a-generation shooters such as Steph Curry have off nights. After seeing what he did in Game 3, the Rockets will likely load up to slow him down.

It's certainly easier said than done, but look for the Rockets to come out fighting in Game 4.

Cleveland's Unsung Hero Will Be Tristan Thompson

It's hard for someone to be an unsung hero when we he's been spoken about, but what Tristan Thompson is doing for the Cavs can't be overstated.

Simply put, Thompson is a beast on the glass. He chases rebounds like TMZ chases celebrities, and he usually ends up with the ball. He had 10 rebounds in Game 1 and 16 in Game 2. He grabbed 10 offensive boards combined in the two games.

Not only that, but Thompson gets it done on defense as well. He's blocked two shots in each game and altered countless more. What he gives the team doesn't always show up in the box score, but it goes a long way toward helping the team win.

Not every player on a contender can put up LeBron-like numbers. Championship teams need players who are willing to do the dirty work. Thompson has accepted that role and thrived in it, and he will be a major factor for the Cavaliers going forward.