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The NBA playoffs are here, with all eyes on the defeating the reigning NBA Champions Denver Nuggets and hoisting the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy in June.
The key matchups for the Eastern Conference are the New York Knicks facing off against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Milwaukee Bucks battling the Indiana Pacers. In the Western Conference, the LA Lakers take on the Denver Nuggets in the first round of play, while the LA Clippers play against the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA Playoffs coverage is split across various networks, including TNT, NBA TV, ESPN and ABC, with a variety of ways to stream the action live online without cable. Below is everything you need to know to watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs:
When Are the 2024 NBA Playoffs?
The NBA Playoffs officially began on Saturday, April 20 with games scheduled until the NBA Finals in June.
How to Watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs on TV
Coverage will be split over TNT, NBA TV, ESPN and ABC. Saturday’s first game features Orlando Magic at Cleveland Cavaliers at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, there are still plenty of ways stream the game live online on streamers such as Sling TV, Hulu+ Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream.
How to Stream the 2024 NBA Playoffs Online
Sling TV is the most comprehensive and affordable way to stream all the necessary networks for the Playoffs. The streamer’s Sling Orange + Blue package includes ESPN, TNT and ABC. Plus, a limited-time deal cuts the price of your first month down to $50/month (afterwards $60/Month).
To catch every games on NBA TV, you’ll want to sign up for their Orange + Blue Package with “Sports Extra” add-on, which also includes the sports network. “Sports Extra” is an additional $11/Month to the price of Sling Orange + Blue.
Hulu + Live TV is another great way to catch all the action live, with the option to record the games to watch later with Cloud DVR. In addition to having access to all the networks that will be broadcasting this year’s NBA Playoffs (ABC, ESPN and TNT), you’ll also be able to watch Hulu’s extensive lineup of original shows and movies.
Fubo is one of the most extensive options for streaming the NBA. The “Pro” plan gets you 199 channels, including ESPN, NBA TV and ABC, but its lack of TNT — which might make Sling TV or DirecTV Stream better options for the NBA Playoffs.
In general, though, Fubo is one of the best options for streaming live sports, with 35 RSNs and local networks such as NBC, CBS, Fox, FS1, FS2, BeIn Sports, the Big 10 and the Golf Channel. They’re currently offering a 7-day free trial.
For $69.99/Month (and a 5-day free trial), DirecTV Stream has every channel you’ll need to catch all the best games from the NBA Playoffs. It boasts the most RSNs and special features for sports fanatics, in addition to the major networks like ESPN, TNT, ABC and NBA TV.
For a complete schedule of round one of the NBA Playoffs, including matchups, networks and start times, click here.
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