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The NBA playoffs are in full swing. The conference finals started yesterday and will continue until May 29 if necessary. 1 game of the Eastern Conference tonight, with the Miami Heat taking on the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, May 17 at 8:30 pm EDT (5:30 pm PDT). Tomorrow, the Los Angeles Lakers will play against the Denver Nuggets for game four. 2 of the Western Conference. The Nuggets won Game 1 on May 16.
These NBA Conference Finals games will determine which teams advance to the NBA Playoff Finals. How to catch tonight’s game and see who could end up as NBA champion. You don’t even need a cable subscription — just that Sling TV.
The best way to get access to ESPN Live:
Sling TV Orange + Blue Tier (first month), $45 (down from $55)
Who is playing in the 2023 NBA Conference Finals?
With the NBA Semifinals over, we’re down to the 2023 NBA Conference Finals. In the Western Conference Semifinals, the LeBron James led Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors and Denver Nuggets defeated the Phoenix Suns. Last night’s game featured the first match-up between the Nuggets against the Lakers, with the Denver team leading 1-0.
Meanwhile in the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat eliminated the New York Knicks, so the Heat and Celtics will face each other in the NBA’s best-of-seven-elimination tournament. If you want to record this game tonight, Sling TV offers 50 hours of DVR storage.
Final game schedule of the NBA conference
Don’t miss a moment of the NBA playoffs, starting with the conference finals tonight. All Western Conference games will be broadcast on ESPN, except for Game 3, which is being broadcast on ABC. All Eastern Conference games will be shown on TNT.
Don’t have cable TV? Luckily, Sling TV carries both TNT and ESPN so you can watch those games live. Many markets also carry ABC.
2023 Eastern Conference Finals Schedule (No. 8 Miami Heat vs. No. 2 Boston Celtics)
Game 1: Wednesday, May 17 at 8:30pm EDT on TNTGame 2: Friday, May 19 at 8:30pm EDT on TNT Game 3: Sunday, May 21 at 8:30pm EDT on TNTGame 4: Tuesday, May 23 at 8:30pm EDT on TNT* Game 5: Thursday, May 25 at 8:30pm EDT on TNT* Game 6: Saturday, May 27 at 8:30pm EDT on TNT* Game 7: Monday, May 29 at 8:30pm EDT on TNT
2023 Western Conference Finals Schedule (No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers vs. No. 1 Denver Nuggets)
Game 2: Thursday, May 18 at 8:30 pm EDT on ESPNGame 3: Saturday, May 20 at 8:30 pm EDT on ABCGame 4: Monday May 22nd at 8:30pm EDT on ESPN* Game 5: Wednesday, May 24 at 8:30 pm EDT on ESPN* Game 6: Friday, May 26 at 8:30pm EDT on ESPN* Game 7: Sunday, May 28 at 8:30 pm EDT on ESPN
*These games will only be played if needed.
What about the rest of the playoffs?
The NBA Finals begin Sunday, June 1 at 8:30 PM EDT. After the conference finals, all NBA Finals 2023 games will be shown on ABC.
How can I watch the 2023 NBA Conference Finals?
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The best and most affordable way to watch 2023 NBA playoff games broadcast on ESPN and TNT is through Sling TV. The most budget-friendly tier, which includes ESPN, Orange, is just $40 a month. The Orange + Blue tier gives you access to the largest amount of live sports, including not only ESPN but NFL Network, ABC, Fox and NBC broadcasts for $55 per month. You get 50 hours of DVR storage to record all the games you want
There is no contract. You can cancel at any time. Best of all? They are offering $10 off the first month. So you pay $30 right now to get access to ESPN with Sling Orange, or $45 for the Orange + Blue tier.
Don’t have a smart TV to watch Sling TV? No problem: Right now Sling TV is offering customers a free Amazon Fire TV Stick to use.
Sling TV Orange + Blue Tier, $45 for your first month (down from $55)
Digital antenna
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If you are worried about being able to access games that will be broadcast on ABC, such as Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals or the NBA Finals, you can get a digital antenna to access your local TV stations, which will include ABC. Although Sling TV carries ABC in several of its major markets, the antenna will give you peace of mind that you won’t have to miss a single NBA playoff game.
It supports smart TVs in 1080p, 4K and 8K displays and works with older models as well. It’s also currently discounted on Amazon. Buy now and it will arrive before Game 3 between the Lakers and Nuggets on ABC.
Roainey Digital TV Antenna with Amplifier Signal Booster, $27 after coupon (down from $40)
Hulu + Live TV Bundle
It’s not as affordable as Sling TV, but the Hulu + Live TV bundle has a huge library of content thanks to their partnership with Disney and ESPN. The bundle includes both Disney+ and ESPN+ and is completely ad-free. If you want it all, get the Hulu + Live TV bundle.
Sign up for Hulu + Live TV with ESPN+ and Disney+ bundles, $70 a month
FuboTV
FuboTV is a sports-focused streaming service that has live TV events for almost every sport, including international sports, and over 100 other channels. Did we mention they also give you 1,000 hours of DVR space? Get a free seven-day trial by signing up here.
FuboTV, starting at $75 a month
Stream DirecTV
DirecTV streams all the networks a sports fan wants, including NBC, Fox, ESPN and more. Whatever your viewing needs, DirecTV Stream should have a monthly package that will serve you. Prices for DirecTV Stream service start at $65 a month for the first three months, then $75 thereafter.
DirecTV Streams, $65 per month and up
The best TV deals before the NBA playoffs
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Looking for a new television for all your sports viewing needs? Watch the NBA Playoffs on a smart TV. We’ve rounded up some of the latest great deals on high-end TV tech.
85″ Samsung “The Frame” QLED 4K Smart TV, $2,775 (down from $4,298)75″ Philips LED Class 4K Smart Google TV, $598 (down from $668)
65″ LG OLED Class 4K B2 Series Smart TV, $1,297 (down from $2,300)58″ Hisense LED Roku Smart TV, $268 (down from $338)55″ Samsung Q70A Series 4K QLED Smart TV, $749 (down from $1000)53″ Hisense HDR Roku Smart TV, $228 (down from $258)
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