2002-03 NBA Season

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As originally posted by Tony Miller:


2002-2003 saw the beginning of a new TV deal for the NBA: the league returned to ABC and ESPN after 29 and 22 years, respectively. TBS no longer carried games, except for one night's worth of playoff overflow when seven first-round series went to six games. Yes, that was possible: the first round expanded from best-of-five to best-of-seven

The Spurs moved across town, from the Alamodome to the SBC Center; the Hornets moved across the South, from Charlotte to New Orleans where they took up residence in New Orleans Arena.

Brad Nessler was ABC/ESPN’s first lead announcer. His tenure lasted a year.

This data was compiled from ”NBA on ABC from 2002-now”, ”NBA on TNT Regular Season Schedules”, and ”NBA on ESPN (2002-Present)”. Contributors to those threads include jdelachjr2002, SabresBuffalo, philly97, falcons29, NPBearsFan, Sports Analyst 829, wdoodlesonII, TomCoz0518, SRIV94/Doug, knicksfan89, and myself. Playoff schedules appear courtesy Jeff79, who posted them to DBSForums with help from jtgrace1.

OCTOBER

Tuesday 10/29:

76ers-Magic, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Spurs-Lakers, 10:30, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, Craig Sager

Wednesday 10/30:

Wizards-Raptors, 7:00, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Lakers-Blazers, 9:30, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 10/31:

Celtics-Wizards, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Blazers-Kings, 10:30, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

NOVEMBER

Friday 11/1:

Knicks-76ers, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Sonics-Warriors, 10:30, ESPN. Dave O'Brien, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Wednesday 11/6:

Kings-Knicks, 7:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Nets-Bucks, 9:30, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Thursday 11/7:

Lakers-Celtics, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Pistons-Nuggets, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Friday 11/8:

Lakers-Wizards, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Grizzlies-Kings, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Wednesday 11/13:

Spurs-Nets, 7:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Kings-Warriors, 9:30, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Thursday 11/14:

Jazz-Wizards, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Magic-Clippers, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Friday 11/15:

Mavericks-Celtics, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Rockets-Suns, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Wednesday 11/20:

76ers-Grizzlies, 9:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 11/21:

Rockets-Mavericks, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Blazers-Sonics, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Sal Masekela

Friday 11/22:

Raptors-76ers, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Clippers-Nuggets, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Wednesday 11/27:

Lakers-Magic, 7:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 11/28:

Mavericks-Pacers, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Nets-Clippers, 10:00, TNT. Mike Breen, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Friday 11/29:

Raptors-Celtics, 8:00, ESPN. Jim Durham, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Rockets-Sonics, 10:30, ESPN. Dave O'Brien, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

DECEMBER

Thursday 12/5:

Bucks-Hawks, 7:30, TNT. Bob Rathbun, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Hawks announcer Rathbun sat in for a snowbound Marv Albert.

Timberwolves-Warriors, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Friday 12/6:

Knicks-Celtics, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Mavericks-Lakers, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Wednesday 12/11:

Blazers-Nets, 7:00, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Mavericks-Spurs, 9:30, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 12/12:

Pistons-Bulls, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Hornets-Jazz, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Friday 12/13:

Wizards-Nets, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Hornets-Lakers, 10:30, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Wednesday 12/18:

Pacers-Rockets, 9:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 12/19:

Lakers-Nets, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Spurs-Kings, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Friday 12/20:

Lakers-76ers, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Suns-Clippers, 10:30, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Wednesday 12/25:

Pistons-Magic, 2:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Greg Anthony, Sal Masekela

Celtics-Nets, 6:00, ABC. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Kings-Lakers, 8:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 12/26:

Pistons-Wizards, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Raptors-Sonics, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Friday 12/27:

Bucks-Nets, 8:00, ESPN2. Brent Musburger, Greg Anthony, Michele Tafoya

Jazz-Blazers, 10:30, ESPN2. unknown, unknown

Tuesday 12/31:

Spurs-Wizards, 8:00, ESPN2. Dave O'Brien, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

JANUARY

Wednesday 1/1:

Raptors-Knicks, 7:00, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 1/2:

Wizards-Bulls, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

76ers-Suns, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Friday 1/3:

Pacers-Knicks, 8:00, ESPN. Jim Durham, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Nuggets-Sonics, 10:30, ESPN. Dave O'Brien, Tim Legler, Sal Masekela

Saturday 1/4:

76ers-Mavericks, 1:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Sal Masekela

Wednesday 1/8:

Celtics-Hornets, 9:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 1/9:

Kings-Nets, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Spurs-Blazers, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Friday 1/10:

Celtics-Mavericks, 8:00, ESPN2. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Clippers-Sonics, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Wednesday 1/15:

Mavericks-Sonics, 9:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 1/16:

Magic-Wizards, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Sonics-Jazz, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Friday 1/17:

Bucks-76ers, 7:00, ESPN2. John Saunders, Sean Elliott

Lakers-Rockets, 9:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, Sal Masekela

Monday 1/20:

Blazers-Grizzlies, 5:00, TNT. Dick Stockton, Jeff Van Gundy, Charles Davis

Celtics-76ers, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Craig Sager

Lakers-Clippers, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, Cheryl Miller

Wednesday 1/22:

Wizards-Hornets, 9:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 1/23:

Mavericks-76ers, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Nets-Warriors, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Friday 1/24:

Wizards-Bulls, 7:00, ESPN2. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Nets-Lakers, 9:30, ESPN2. Dave O'Brien, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Sunday 1/26:

Blazers-Mavericks, 2:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Wednesday 1/29:

Mavericks-Rockets, 9:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 1/30:

Timberwolves-Mavericks, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Kings-Sonics, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Charles Davis

Friday 1/31:

Spurs-Magic, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Lakers-Kings, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Bill Walton, Stuart Scott

FEBRUARY

Wednesday 2/5:

Nets-76ers, 7:30, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 2/6:

Lakers-Knicks, 7:30, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Spurs-Nuggets, 10:00, TNT. Dick Stockton, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Sunday 2/9:

NBA All-Star Game at Atlanta

West-East, 8:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager, Cheryl Miller

Wednesday 2/12:

Mavericks-Bucks, 9:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 2/13:

Magic-Pistons, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Celtics-Blazers, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Friday 2/14:

Magic-76ers, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Spurs-Lakers, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

JIP with 4:35 left in first quarter.

Sunday 2/16:

76ers-Nets, 1:00, ABC. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Spurs-Kings, 3:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, David Aldridge

Knicks-Lakers, 9:30, NBA TV. Matt Devlin, Steve Jones

Raptors/Wizards, scheduled for national telecast on Feb. 17, was postponed.

Tuesday 2/18:

Rockets-Lakers, 10:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Thursday 2/20:

Pacers-Nets, 7:30, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Celtics-Kings, 10:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Friday 2/21:

Mavericks-Rockets, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Bucks-Sonics, 10:30, ESPN. Dave O'Brien, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Sunday 2/23:

Mavericks-Wizards, 12:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, David Aldridge

Wednesday 2/26:

Jazz-Timberwolves, 9:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 2/27:

Rockets-Wizards, 7:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Kings-Mavericks, 9:30, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Friday 2/28:

Magic-Knicks, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya, Stuart Scott

Clippers-Blazers, 10:30, ESPN. Dave O'Brien, Tom Tolbert

MARCH

Saturday 3/1:

Kings-Spurs, 4:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Wednesday 3/5:

Timberwolves-Kings, 9:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 3/6:

Nets-Spurs, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

76ers-Blazers, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Friday 3/7:

Clippers-Celtics, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

76ers-Sonics, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Sunday 3/9:

Wizards-Knicks, 1:00, ABC. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, David Aldridge

76ers-Lakers, 3:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya

Thursday 3/13:

Celtics-Nets, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Mavericks-Sonics, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Sunday 3/16:

Mavericks-Kings, 3:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, David Aldridge, Michele Tafoya

Wednesday 3/19:

Celtics-Pacers, 7:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 3/20:

76ers-Pistons, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy

Lakers-Kings, 10:00, TNT. Dick Stockton, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Friday 3/21:

Timberwolves-Spurs, 8:00, ESPN. Jim Durham, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Wizards-Suns, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Sunday 3/23:

Lakers-Spurs, 1:00, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, David Aldridge, Michele Tafoya

Wednesday 3/26:

Lakers-Rockets, 9:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 3/27:

Timberwolves-Magic, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Clippers-Kings, 10:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Friday 3/28:

Suns-Pistons, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Mavericks-Blazers, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Sunday 3/30:

Mavericks-Timberwolves, 1:00, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, David Aldridge, Michele Tafoya

Suns-Pacers, 4:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Sal Masekela

Monday 3/31:

Rockets-Nets, 7:30, NBA TV. Dick Stockton, Steve Jones

APRIL

Wednesday 4/2:

Kings-Wizards, 8:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Sal Masekela

Knicks-Nuggets, 10:30, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Thursday 4/3:

Wizards-Hawks, 7:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Lakers-Mavericks, 9:30, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Friday 4/4:

Kings-Celtics, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, David Aldridge

Blazers-Warriors, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya

Sunday 4/6:

Wizards-Celtics, 1:00, ABC. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, David Aldridge

Kings-76ers, 3:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya

Wednesday 4/9:

Timberwolves-Sonics, 10:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Thursday 4/10:

76ers-Celtics, 7:30, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Kings-Lakers, 10:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Friday 4/11:

Magic-Pacers, 8:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Michele Tafoya

Nuggets-Kings, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Sal Masekela

Sunday 4/13:

Lakers-Blazers, 3:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, David Aldridge, Michele Tafoya

Wednesday 4/16:

Wizards-76ers, 7:30, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge, Michele Tafoya

Last career game for Michael Jordan.

Jazz-Kings, 10:00, ESPN. John Saunders, Sean Elliott, Doris Burke

Saturday 4/19:

East 1st rd, g1: Bucks-Nets, 12:30, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Sal Masekela

East 1st rd, g1: Celtics-Pacers, 3:00, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya

West 1st rd, g1: Suns-Spurs, 5:30, ESPN. Jim Durham, Greg Anthony, Doris Burke

West 1st rd, g1: Blazers-Mavericks, 8:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

West 1st rd, g1: Jazz-Kings, 10:30, TNT. Dick Stockton, Jeff Van Gundy, Todd Harris

Sunday 4/20:

East 1st rd, g1: Magic-Pistons, 12:30, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Sal Masekela

West 1st rd, g1: Lakers-Timberwolves, 3:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, David Aldridge

East 1st rd, g1: Hornets-76ers, 8:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Cheryl Miller

Monday 4/21:

West 1st rd, g2: Suns-Spurs, 8:00, TNT. Mike Breen, Danny Ainge, Dan Majerle, Reggie Theus

East 1st rd, g2: Celtics-Pacers, 8:30, NBA TV. Matt Devlin, Steve Jones

West 1st rd, g2: Jazz-Kings, 10:30, TNT. Dick Stockton, Jeff Van Gundy, Todd Harris

Tuesday 4/22:

East 1st rd, g2: Bucks-Nets, 7:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Dei Lynam

West 1st rd, g2: Lakers-Timberwolves, 9:30, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Wednesday 4/23:

East 1st rd, g2: Hornets-76ers, 7:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Cheryl Miller

East 1st rd, g2: Magic-Pistons, 8:00, NBA TV. Ian Eagle, Quinn Buckner, Andre Aldridge

West 1st rd, g2: Blazers-Mavericks, 9:30, TNT. Dick Stockton, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Thursday 4/24:

East 1st rd, g3: Pacers-Celtics, 6:00, TNT. Matt Devlin, Mike Fratello, Laura Okmin

East 1st rd, g3: Nets-Bucks, 8:30, TNT. Mike Breen, Jeff Van Gundy, Dan Majerle, Dei Lynam

West 1st rd, g3: Timberwolves-Lakers, 11:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Friday 4/25:

East 1st rd, g3: Pistons-Magic, 8:00, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya

West 1st rd, g3: Spurs-Suns, 10:00, NBA TV. Kevin Calabro, Steve Jones, Andre Aldridge

West 1st rd, g3: Mavericks-Blazers, 10:30, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Saturday 4/26:

East 1st rd, g4: Nets-Bucks, 5:00, TNT. Mike Breen, Dan Majerle, Dei Lynam

East 1st rd, g3: 76ers-Hornets, 7:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Cheryl Miller

West 1st rd, g3: Kings-Jazz, 10:00, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Sal Masekela

Sunday 4/27:

East 1st rd, g4: Pacers-Celtics, 12:00, ESPN2. John Saunders, Greg Anthony, Doris Burke

West 1st rd, g4: Lakers-Timberwolves, 3:00, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, David Aldridge

East 1st rd, g4: Pistons-Magic, 5:30, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Sal Masekela

West 1st rd, g4: Mavericks-Blazers, 8:00, TNT. Dick Stockton, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

West 1st rd, g4: Spurs-Suns, 10:30, TNT. Kevin Harlan, John Thompson, Dan Majerle, Reggie Theus

Last playoff quintupleheader to date.

Monday 4/28:

East 1st rd, g4: 76ers-Hornets, 8:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Cheryl Miller

West 1st rd, g4: Kings-Jazz, 10:30, TNT. Dick Stockton, Jeff Van Gundy, Todd Harris

Tuesday 4/29:

East 1st rd, g5: Bucks-Nets, 7:00, NBA TV. Matt Devlin, John Andariese

West 1st rd, g5: Suns-Spurs, 7:00, TNT. Mike Breen, Dan Majerle, Reggie Theus

East 1st rd, g5: Celtics-Pacers, 9:30, NBA TV. Kevin Calabro, Steve Jones, Craig Sager

West 1st rd, g5: Lakers-Timberwolves, 9:30, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Andre Aldridge

Wednesday 4/30:

East 1st rd, g5: Hornets-76ers, 6:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Cheryl Miller

East 1st rd, g5: Magic-Pistons, 8:00, NBA TV. Kevin Calabro, Bob Lanier

West 1st rd, g5: Blazers-Mavericks, 8:30, TNT. Dick Stockton, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

West 1st rd, g5: Jazz-Kings, 11:00, TNT. Matt Devlin, Danny Ainge, Todd Harris

Last weeknight tripleheader to date.

MAY

Thursday 5/1:

East 1st rd, g6: Pacers-Celtics, 7:00, TBS. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Laura Okmin

East 1st rd, g6: Nets-Bucks, 8:00, TNT. Dick Stockton, Jeff Van Gundy, Dei Lynam

West 1st rd, g6: Spurs-Suns, 9:30, TBS. Mike Breen, Dan Majerle, Reggie Theus

West 1st rd, g6: Timberwolves-Lakers, 10:30, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Craig Sager

Friday 5/2:

East 1st rd, g6: Pistons-Magic, 7:00, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya

East 1st rd, g6: 76ers-Hornets, 9:30, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Sal Masekela

West 1st rd, g6: Mavericks-Blazers, 10:30, ESPN2. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Sunday 5/4:

East 1st rd, g7: Magic-Pistons, 12:30, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Sal Masekela

West 1st rd, g7: Blazers-Mavericks, 3:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, David Aldridge

Monday 5/5:

East semis, g1: Celtics-Nets, 7:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

West semis, g1: Lakers-Spurs, 9:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Tuesday 5/6:

East semis, g1: 76ers-Pistons, 7:00, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya

West semis, g1: Kings-Mavericks, 9:30, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Wednesday 5/7:

East semis, g2: Celtics-Nets, 7:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Danny Ainge, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

Danny Ainge's final TNT broadcast; he was named Celtics general manager on the morning of May 9.

West semis, g2: Lakers-Spurs, 9:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager

Thursday 5/8:

East semis, g2: 76ers-Pistons, 7:00, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya

West semis, g2: Kings-Mavericks, 9:30, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, David Aldridge

Friday 5/9:

East semis, g3: Nets-Celtics, 8:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, Jeff Van Gundy, John Thompson, Cheryl Miller

West semis, g3: Spurs-Lakers, 10:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Craig Sager

Saturday 5/10:

East semis, g3: Pistons-76ers, 7:00, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, Sal Masekela

West semis, g3: Mavericks-Kings, 9:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya

Sunday 5/11:

West semis, g4: Spurs-Lakers, 3:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, David Aldridge

East semis, g4: Pistons-76ers, 8:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, John Thompson, Dan Majerle, Dei Lynam

West semis, g4: Mavericks-Kings, 10:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Todd Harris

Monday 5/12:

East semis, g4: Nets-Celtics, 8:00, TNT. Dick Stockton, Jeff Van Gundy, Cheryl Miller

Tuesday 5/13:

West semis, g5: Kings-Mavericks, 7:00, TNT. Kevin Harlan, John Thompson, Dan Majerle, Todd Harris

West semis, g5: Lakers-Spurs, 9:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Craig Sager

Wednesday 5/14:

East semis, g5: 76ers-Pistons, 8:00, TNT. Dick Stockton, Jeff Van Gundy, Dei Lynam

Thursday 5/15:

West semis, g6: Spurs-Lakers, 8:00, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya

West semis, g6: Mavericks-Kings, 10:30, ESPN. Mike Tirico, Sean Elliott, David Aldridge

Friday 5/16:

East semis, g6: Pistons-76ers, 7:30, ESPN. Brent Musburger, Sean Elliott, David Aldridge

Saturday 5/17:

West semis, g7: Kings-Mavericks, 8:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Craig Sager, Cheryl Miller

Sunday 5/18:

East finals, g1: Nets-Pistons, 1:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, David Aldridge

Monday 5/19:

West finals, g1: Mavericks-Spurs, 9:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager, Cheryl Miller

Tuesday 5/20:

East finals, g2: Nets-Pistons, 8:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, David Aldridge

Wednesday 5/21:

West finals, g2: Mavericks-Spurs, 8:30, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager, Cheryl Miller

Thursday 5/22:

East finals, g3: Pistons-Nets, 8:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, David Aldridge

Friday 5/23:

West finals, g3: Spurs-Mavericks, 9:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager, Cheryl Miller

Saturday 5/24:

East finals, g4: Pistons-Nets, 8:00, ESPN. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, David Aldridge

Sunday 5/25:

West finals, g4: Spurs-Mavericks, 9:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager, Cheryl Miller

Tuesday 5/27:

West finals, g5: Mavericks-Spurs, 9:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager, Cheryl Miller

Thursday 5/29:

West finals, g6: Spurs-Mavericks, 9:00, TNT. Marv Albert, Mike Fratello, Jeff Van Gundy, Craig Sager, Cheryl Miller

JUNE

Wednesday 6/4:

NBA Finals, g1: Nets-Spurs, 8:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, Stuart Scott

Friday 6/6:

NBA Finals, g2: Nets-Spurs, 8:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, Stuart Scott

Sunday 6/8:

NBA Finals, g3: Spurs-Nets, 8:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, Stuart Scott

Wednesday 6/11:

NBA Finals, g4: Spurs-Nets, 8:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, Stuart Scott

Friday 6/13:

NBA Finals, g5: Spurs-Nets, 8:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, Stuart Scott

Sunday 6/15:

NBA Finals, g6: Nets-Spurs, 8:30, ABC. Brad Nessler, Bill Walton, Tom Tolbert, Michele Tafoya, Stuart Scott