Suns vs Bucks live stream: How to watch NBA Finals Game 3 online

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Suns vs Bucks start time, channel

The Suns vs Bucks live stream tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT (Sunday, July 11)
It will air on ABC and ESPN3, the latter is available on Sling TV, currently on sale down to $10 for the first month.

The Suns vs Bucks live stream is about to begin, and it gives Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee the moment they need to to save this series. Were they to lose, Phoenix is one game away from the title, as they're currently up two to one going into this NBA playoffs live stream

The Bucks have seen their share of adversity during this playoff run. But going into today's game, Antetokounmpo is trying to at least keep a good mood, talking to the press about how he's trying to keep the atmosphere "light."

After sweeping the Heat in the opening round, the Bucks found themselves down 2-0 against the Nets before storming back and winning that series in seven games. Then they dropped Game 1 of the Conference Semis at home to the Hawks, before coming back and winning that series in six games, despite missing Giannis for Games 5 and 6. This match-up with the Suns just feels and looks different. 

Phoenix withstood a 42-point night from Giannis in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series. They’ve controlled the pace of play throughout the first two games and built at least a 15-point lead in both games. 

The Suns have been led by veteran point guard Chris Paul who has helped get everyone involved in their offense. Devin Booker is coming off a great Game 2 performance where he scored a team-high 31-points with 7-for-12 shooting from three. Mikal Bridges also had a big night with 27 points for Phoenix.  

The Bucks host the Suns in Game 3 as 4.5-point favorites. The over/under is 221.

How to avoid Suns vs Bucks blackouts with a VPN

If you've had to leave your own "bubble" -- and you can't watch Suns vs Bucks live streams on cable, you're not out of luck. With a virtual private network, or VPN, you can appear to be surfing the web from your home town (or somewhere that blackouts won't hit), and access the same streaming services you already paid for. 

Not sure which VPN is right for you? We've tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN. It offers superb speeds and excellent customer service. But you've got other VPN options as well. Here are our top picks.

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Suns vs Bucks live streams in the US

Suns vs Bucks live streams in the US

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In the U.S. Suns vs Bucks airs on ABC and ESPN3 tipping off at 8 p.m. ET today (Sunday, July 11).

If you've already cut the cord and don't have a cable package, you'll be able to get this game on YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV and FuboTV. Yes, even though Sling doesn't have ABC, it does have ESPN's simulcast. We recommend you go with Sling, one of the best streaming services, even though it doesn't have ABC (though you can get it with one of the best TV antennas) as ABC's playoff games will be simulcast on ESPN3.

ESPN and TNT are both included in the Sling Orange package, which costs $35. Sling will be a perfect place to watch all of the NBA playoffs, as Sling Orange gets you TNT, ESPN, ESPN3, and its Sports Extra pack gets you NBA TV.

Sling TV:

Sling TV: You can get ESPN and TNT in the Sling Orange package. The 30-plus channels in the lineup include AMC, CNN, Food Network, AMC, Comedy Central, HGTV and many more.

Suns vs Bucks live streams in the UK

Suns vs Bucks live streams in the UK

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Now that the NBA playoffs are in the home stretch,  Sky Sports has it all. Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena both have the Suns vs Bucks live stream, which airs at — gulp — 1 a.m. BST. (Though the Sky site lists this game as 2 a.m. BST.)

NBA League Pass is also available in the U.K., as an alternative.

Suns vs Bucks live streams in Canada

Suns vs Bucks live streams in Canada

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Hoops fans in Canada just need SportsNet for the Suns vs Bucks live stream, the game is on Sportsnet.

NBA League Pass is also available in Canada.

Marc Farzetta

Marc is a contributing sportswriter at Tom’s Guide covering the NFL, NBA and MLB as well as various other leagues. He is a graduate of Temple University where he studied Broadcasting and Journalism. Marc’s previous stops include the Trenton Times and NBC Sports Philadelphia. He also worked on the production crew of NBC Sunday Night Football for 11 seasons. When not working, Marc is probably sipping his next espresso to get him ready for more work.