2002-03 NBA Season
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:
Trail Blazers-Celtics, 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