The NBA playoffs continue Sunday, May 12 with second round games, and they will be broadcasted on ABC and TNT. Fans can livestream both games for free by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. If fans have already exhausted that option, then Sling offers a first month discount for new users.

#2 New York Knicks vs #6 Indiana Pacers

The New York Knicks face off against the Indiana Pacers this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC, which directly follows the 2024 NBA Draft lottery. The Knicks currently lead the series over the Pacers, largely due to some controversial calls during game 1 at Madison Square Garden. Tonight’s game is imperative for the Pacers, as they try to defend their home court.

Star guard Tyrese Haliburton will have to perform well tonight for the Pacers to upset the Knicks. He has been a leader for this team all season, and he has scored 34 points against the Knicks in this series. So, Haliburton is capable of taking over a game. He will also need some assistance from fellow teammates Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner, who had some great performances during their first round series against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Knicks have been led by their point guard Jalen Brunson, who has had some incredible performances this postseason. He has received some offensive help from teammates Donte DiVincenzo and Josh Hart throughout their playoff run, and he will need their help to win tonight in Indiana.

#2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets play against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight at 7 p.m. CT on TNT. This evening’s matchup will be game 4 in their second round series, and it will be played in Minnesota.

After dominating the first two games of this series on the road, the Timberwolves hold the series lead. Their dominance in Denver was mostly due to the great performances from star point guard Anthony Edwards, who has been playing incredibly throughout this postseason run. The Timberwolves are trying to reach the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2003, and they are doing it with a 22 year-old leading the team. So, the Timberwolves are a talented team that is playing with a lot of confidence against the Nuggets.

The Nuggets won their first NBA championship last year with their star center Nikola Jokić leading the charge. He just won his third NBA regular season MVP award, which showcases his consistent dominance in the NBA. However, he is currently facing a supremely confident Timberwolves team that is looking to win tonight’s game in Minnesota.

During this playoff run, Jokić has not received much help from his fellow star Jamal Murray. Although a couple of role players are playing well for the Nuggets, they need Murray to perform at a high level to win tonight.

Fans can watch tonight’s NBA playoff action for free by using the free trial offered by DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Sling offers a discounted first month subscription for new users.