New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers: How to watch Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals tonight
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The Eastern Conference finals between the New York Knicks and the the Indiana Pacers have been a wild, emotional ride filled with unexpected comebacks (or, one could argue, leads that have been completely blown in the 4th quarter). After the Pacers grabbed two victories at Madison Square Garden last week, the Knicks managed to keep hope alive after winning Game 3 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Sunday. The series will continue tonight in Indiana with Game 4.
You can catch this game – and every other game of the Eastern Conference finals – on TNT and Max. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Knicks vs. Pacers series.
How to watch the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers:
Dates: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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Time: 8 p.m. ET (Game 4)
TV channel: TNT, TruTV
Streaming: Max, Sling, DirecTV and more
Where to watch the Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference Finals:
You can tune in to every game of the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers series on TNT and truTV. These channels are available on platforms like DirecTV, Sling and Fubo. The game will also be streaming on Max.
NBA Eastern Conference Finals channel:
All games in the NBA Eastern Conference finals series between the Pacers and Knicks will air on TNT and truTV.
How to watch the NBA Eastern Conference Finals without cable:
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Max, aka "the one to watch," has select live sports available through its Bleacher Report Sports add-on, which is included free of charge for ad-free Max subscribers.
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Ad-supported Max starts at $10/month. The Standard plan (which includes B/R Sports free of charge) costs $17/month. $16.99/month at Max
Who is playing in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals?
This year, the New York Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals.
2025 NBA Eastern Conference Finals TV schedule:
All times Eastern.
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Game 4
Tues., May 27, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
Game 5
Thurs., May 29, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
Game 6*
Sat., May 31, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
Game 7*
Mon., June 2, 8 p.m. (TNT, truTV, Max)
*if necessary
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