NBA Playoffs live streams: How to watch 2023 postseason basketball games without cable

The Play-In Tournament is over. The final slots have been filled in. It’s time for the NBA Playoffs.

The 2022-23 regular season featured an unusual amount of parity. Several teams believe that they are ready to make a championship run, but only one can stand above the rest.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA Playoffs, including how to stream games from each series.

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NBA Playoffs 2023: TV channels, live stream

NBA fans can watch playoff games on ABC, ESPN, NBA TV and TNT. The 2023 NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC.

Games can also be streamed via Watch ESPN, Watch TNT and Sling TV.

Fans in the U.S. can watch the NBA’s biggest playoff games on Sling TV, which is now offering HALF OFF your first month! Stream Sling Orange for $20 in your first month to catch all the games on TNT, ESPN & ABC. For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $27.50 in your first month. Local regional blackout restrictions apply.

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NBA Playoffs 2023: Schedule by series

Eastern Conference

(1) Bucks vs. (8) Heat

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
April 16	Game 1	5:30 p.m.	TNT
April 19	Game 2	9 p.m.	NBA TV
April 22	Game 3	7:30 p.m.	ESPN
April 24	Game 4	TBD	TBD
April 26	Game 5*	TBD	TBD
April 28	Game 6*	TBD	TBD
April 30	Game 7*	TBD	TBD

*If necessary

(2) Celtics vs. (7) Hawks

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
April 15	Game 1	3:30 p.m.	ESPN
April 18	Game 2	7 p.m.	NBA TV
April 21	Game 3	7 p.m.	ESPN
April 23	Game 4	7 p.m.	TNT
April 25	Game 5*	TBD	TBD
April 27	Game 6*	TBD	TBD
April 29	Game 7*	TBD	TNT

*If necessary

(3) 76ers vs. (6) Nets

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
April 15	Game 1	1 p.m.	ESPN
April 17	Game 2	7:30 p.m.	TNT
April 20	Game 3	7:30 p.m.	TNT
April 22	Game 4	1 p.m.	TNT
April 24	Game 5*	TBD	TBD
April 27	Game 6*	TBD	TBD
April 29	Game 7*	TBD	TNT

*If necessary

(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Knicks

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
April 15	Game 1	6 p.m.	ESPN
April 18	Game 2	7:30 p.m.	TNT
April 21	Game 3	8:30 p.m.	ABC
April 23	Game 4	1 p.m.	ABC
April 26	Game 5*	TBD	TBD
April 28	Game 6*	TBD	TBD
April 30	Game 7*	TBD	TBD

*If necessary

Western Conference

(1) Nuggets vs. (8) TBD

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
April 16	Game 1	10:30 p.m.	TNT
April 19	Game 2	10 p.m.	TNT
April 21	Game 3	9:30 p.m.	ESPN
April 23	Game 4	9:30 p.m.	TNT
April 25	Game 5*	TBD	TBD
April 27	Game 6*	TBD	TBD
April 29	Game 7*	TBD	TNT

*If necessary

(2) Grizzlies vs. (7) Lakers

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
April 16	Game 1	3 p.m.	ABC
April 19	Game 2	7:30 p.m.	TNT
April 22	Game 3	10 p.m.	ESPN
April 24	Game 4	p.m.	TBD
April 26	Game 5*	TBD	TBD
April 28	Game 6*	TBD	TBD
April 30	Game 7*	TBD	TBD

*If necessary

(3) Kings vs. (6) Warriors

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
April 15	Game 1	8:30 p.m.	ABC
April 17	Game 2	10 p.m.	TNT
April 20	Game 3	10 p.m.	TNT
April 23	Game 4	3:30 p.m.	ABC
April 26	Game 5*	TBD	TBD
April 28	Game 6*	TBD	TBD
April 30	Game 7*	TBD	TBD

*If necessary

(4) Suns vs. (5) Clippers

Date	Game	Time (ET)	TV channel
April 16	Game 1	8 p.m.	TNT
April 18	Game 2	10 p.m.	TNT
April 20	Game 3	10:30 p.m.	NBA TV
April 22	Game 4	3:30 p.m.	TNT
April 25	Game 5*	TBD	TBD
April 27	Game 6*	TBD	TBD
April 29	Game 7*	TBD	TNT