How to watch NBA Playoffs 2024 — live stream, TV channels, schedule

Giannis and Damien Lillard are apparently closing in on a return, but Game 6 against the Pacers tonight comes too soon for the dynamic duo. The Bucks are 3-2 down and need to win to stay alive, but the odds are stacked against them at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Read on and we'll show you how to watch NBA Playoffs 2024 from anywhere with a VPN, and potentially for FREE.

A 3-2 deficit is far from unassailable in the NBA Playoffs, but home-court advantage counts for a heck of a lot. Teams trailing by that scoreline are 47-79 on the road in Game 6, while the stats are far more favorable at home – 101-116, 

The 76ers are also 3-2 down, againt the Knicks, but they're in action at the Wells Fargo Center tonight. Tyrese Maxey pulled off a miracle, sinking 7 points in 25 seconds to extend a series that's set to go straight into NBA lore, but the Sixers can't possibly count on a repeat. 

Four teams, the Thunder, Celtics, Timberwolves and reigning champion Nuggets, have now booked their tickets to the conference semis – another four remain.

Here's everything you need to know to watch NBA Playoffs 2024 online, plus the full schedule, TV channels and all the live stream information, with or without cable.

NBA Playoffs games and TV schedule

(All times ET)

Thursday, May 2

• 6:30 p.m. – Game 6: Bucks (3) vs Pacers (6) | TNT & TruTV/Sling
• 9 p.m. – Game 6: Knicks (2) vs 76ers (7) | TNT & TruTV/Sling

Friday, May 3

• 7 p.m. – Game 6: Cavaliers (4) vs Magic (5) | ESPN/Sling
• 9:30 p.m. – Game 6: Clippers (4) vs Mavericks (5) | ESPN/Sling

Watch NBA Playoffs in the U.S.

In the U.S., the 2024 NBA Playoffs are being shown on TNT, ESPN, ABC/ESPN3 and NBA TV. The Finals will be on ABC and ESPN3.

If you've already cut the cord and don't have a cable package, you can get all of those channels through an OTT cable TV alternative.

Sling TV is one of the better options. It includes TNT, ESPN and ESPN3 in its Orange plan, with prices starting from $40/month and your first month half-price.

You'll also get access to the first round of games on NBA TV.

You can get TNT, ESPN and ESPN3 on the Sling TV Orange package. Sling Orange comes with 30-plus channels, including TBS, Comedy Central and Disney Channel. New subscribers get 50% off their first month.

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Fubo is a great alternative to a cable package. The Elite Plan ($89.99 per month) gets you well over 100 channels including ESPN, ABC and NBA TV. And you can try it all out with Fubo's 7-day free trial.

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An even cheaper option for this year is HBO's streaming service Max with its B/R Sports Add-On, which is being included for free for a limited time.

The B/R Sports Add-On brings access to all the NBA Playoffs games on TNT. Max prices start at $9.99/month with ads, going to $15.99/month ad-free. Or there's a special on at the moment with 20% off if you pay for a whole year upfront.

Watch NBA Playoffs from anywhere

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the NBA basketball on your subscriptions?

You can still watch the NBA Playoffs live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So ideal for hoops fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 5,000 servers, across 60 countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend.

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How to watch NBA Playoffs in the U.K.

TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) has the rights to NBA basketball in the U.K..  

You can get TNT by subscribing to the Discovery Plus Premium plan for £29.99 per month, or you can add TNT Sports through Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media to watch via your television provider. 

To stream TNT Sports, you'll need Discovery Plus — a combo subscription that allows fans to access TNT Sports, Eurosport and entertainment all in one place.

The NBA League Pass is another good option, costing from £29.99 for the rest of the season after a 7-day FREE trial.

If you're not in the U.K. right now, you can still watch an NBA Playoffs live stream by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN. 

Watch NBA Playoffs in Canada

TSN has the rights to show 2024 NBA Playoffs live streams in Canada.

If you don't have cable, you could subscribe to TSN+ instead, which lets you get access to all TSN has to offer on an $8/month or $80/year subscription basis.

Watch NBA Playoffs 2024 in Australia

Aussies will find NBA Playoffs live streams on ESPN via Foxtel.

Don't have Foxtel and don't want to subscribe? Specialist streaming service Kayo Sports is also showing the NBA Playoffs, with its affordable, commitment-free plans starting from just $25/month, and hosting plenty of cricket, AFL, rugby, F1 and loads of other live sports besides.

There's also a 7-day FREE trial for anybody who hasn't used the service before.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on your Kayo account as if you were back home.

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