NBA 2025 play-ins Heat vs Hawks; Maverick vs Grizzlies matchups: Check predictions, schedule, live streaming details

The 2025 NBA play-in tournament is underway and is scheduled to conclude on Friday (April 18). On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls crashed out of playoff contention after losing 109-90 to the Miami Heat. The high-octane fixture saw the Bulls taste a highly disappointing defeat on their home court, the United Center in Chicago.

The outcome of the clash took the Miami Heat a step closer to their playoff ambitions. Later in the same day, Dallas Mavericks clinched a much-needed 120-106 victory against the Sacramento Kings, crushing their playoff dreams.

NBA 2025 play-ins: High-octane clashes on April 18

The battle for the No 8 seed in the Eastern and the Western conferences in the playoffs will witness the Heat facing off the Atlanta Hawks, and the Mavericks clashing with the Grizzlies on Friday (April 18).


Orlando Magic has already advanced to the playoffs as the No 7 seed in the Eastern Conference. The team triumphed over the Hawks 120-95 on Tuesday (April 15) to secure their spot in the playoffs. On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors secured a 121-116 victory over the Grizzlies to advance to the playoff stage as the No 7 seed in the Western Conference. The playoffs are scheduled to begin from April 19.

NBA 2025 play-ins Heat vs Hawks; Maverick vs Grizzlies: Live streaming

While the Heat vs Hawks play-in matchup will broadcast live on TNT, the live action of the Mavericks vs Grizzlies clash will be available on ESPN.

NBA 2025 play-ins Heat vs Hawks; Maverick vs Grizzlies: Schedule and broadcast details

Note: All times in ET.

- May 5-6, 2025: Commencement of Conference Semifinals (possible move up to May 3-4)

- May 20, 2025: Western Conference Finals - (Game 1) - 08:30 pm - ESPN (possible series move up to May 18)

- May 21, 2025: Eastern Conference Finals - (Game 1) - 8 pm - TNT (possible series move up to May 19)

- May 22, 2025: Western Conference Finals - (Game 2) - 8:30 pm - ESPN

- May 23, 2025: Eastern Conference Finals - (Game 2) - 8 pm - TNT

- May 24, 2025: Western Conference Finals - (Game 3) - 8:30 pm - ABC

- May 25, 2025: Eastern Conference Finals - (Game 3) - 8 pm - TNT

- May 26, 2025: Western Conference Finals - (Game 4) - 8:30 pm - ESPN

- May 27, 2025: Eastern Conference Finals - (Game 4) - 8 pm - TNT

- May 28, 2025: Western Conference Finals - (Game 5) - 8:30 pm - ESPN (if necessary)

- May 29: Eastern Conference Finals - (Game 5) - 8 pm - TNT (if necessary)

- May 30, 2025: Western Conference Finals - (Game 6) - 8:30 pm - ESPN (if necessary)

- May 31, 2025: Eastern Conference Finals - (Game 6) - 8 pm - TNT (if necessary)

- June 1, 2025: Western Conference Finals - (Game 7) - 8 pm - ESPN (if necessary)

- June 2, 2025: Eastern Conference Finals - (Game 7) - 8 pm - TNT (if necessary)

- June 5, 2025: NBA Finals 2025 - (Game 1) - ABC

- June 8, 2025: NBA Finals 2025 - (Game 2) - ABC

- June 11, 2025: NBA Finals 2025 - (Game 3) - ABC

- June 13, 2025: NBA Finals 2025 - (Game 4) - ABC

- June 16, 2025: NBA Finals 2025 - (Game) 5 - ABC (if necessary)

- June 19, 2025: NBA Finals 2025 - (Game 6) - ABC (if necessary)

- June 22, 2025: NBA Finals 2025 - (Game 7) - ABC (if necessary)

FAQs

1. When is the Heat vs Hawks NBA play-in match scheduled to take place?

The battle for the No. 8 playoff seed in the Eastern Conference between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks is slated to take place on April 18.

2 . Which channel will broadcast the Heat vs Hawks NBA play-in matchup?
The matchup will be aired live on TNT.