NBA Game Today: Live Updates, Schedule & How to Watch Tonight’s Must-See Matchups

The only NBA game today is a pivotal Eastern Conference Finals showdown: the New York Knicks visit the Indiana Pacers for Game 4 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on TNT, with simulcasts on truTV and the Max streaming app. Why tonight’s NBA game matters • Series status: Indiana leads 2-1. A Pacers win would push New York to the brink; a Knicks victory would reclaim home-court advantage and even the series at 2-2. • Momentum swing: New York grabbed Game 3 behind Jalen Brunson’s 38-point night. The Pacers, 8-1 at home this postseason, aim to respond in front of a raucous crowd. • Star power: Brunson vs. Tyrese Haliburton remains the headline duel, while Pascal Siakam and Julius Randle continue their physical front-court battle. Key injuries and lineup notes • Pacers wing Aaron Nesmith (ankle) is a game-time decision after exiting late in Game 3. • Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (ankle) is still out; Isaiah Hartenstein will start in the middle. Projected starters NYK: Jalen Brunson — Donte DiVincenzo — OG Anunoby — Julius Randle — Isaiah Hartenstein IND: Tyrese Haliburton — Andrew Nembhard — Aaron Nesmith* — Pascal Siakam — Myles Turner (*If Nesmith can’t go, expect Bennedict Mathurin to start.) How to watch and live-stream today’s NBA game • TV: TNT (U.S.), TSN (Canada), Sky Sports NBA (UK) • Streaming: Max (with B/R Sports add-on), Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, YouTube TV, fuboTV (all carry TNT) • Radio: SiriusXM NBA Radio; local broadcasts on ESPN 98.7 FM (NY) and 93.5 FM The Fan (IND). Latest betting odds (as of noon ET) • Pacers ‑2.5 points; moneyline IND ‑140, NYK +120. • Over/Under: 215.5 points. Indiana has covered the spread in six of its nine home playoff games, while New York is 4-1 ATS on the road this postseason. Stats to know • Pace clash: New York ranks 15th of 16 playoff teams in pace, Indiana 1st. • Three-point battle: Pacers shoot 39.7% from deep at home; Knicks hit 17 threes in Game 3. • Clutch factor: Brunson leads all players with 118 fourth-quarter playoff points. What’s next Game 5 shifts back to Madison Square Garden on Thursday, May 29 (8 p.m. ET, TNT). A Pacers win tonight gives them two chances to close; a Knicks win guarantees at least a Game 6 in Indy. Search-friendly tips Fans searching “NBA game today,” “Knicks vs Pacers start time,” and “how to watch NBA playoffs tonight” will find all essential details here—time, TV channel, live-stream options, odds, injuries, and storylines—in one place.