The 2025 NBA playoffs begin Saturday, Apr. 19. The NBA Playoffs will air across ESPN, ABC, TNT and NBA TV. DIRECTV's MySports pack is a curated live TV package geared toward sports fans, with access to ESPN's suite of channels, TBS, TNT, USA, FS1 and an included subscription to ESPN+ for $69.99/month.

Whether your team is already eliminated or just because you want to know what series are worth watching the most, check out a breakdown of the top five first round series of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The biggest surprise of the season for many was the Detroit Pistons, and they will face off with a team many expected to be here, the New York Knicks.