How To Watch All Nba Playoff Games?
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The NBA playoffs are underway and if you’re looking to catch every game, you’ll need to know how to find them all. Luckily, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a guide on how to watch all NBA playoff games.
NBA Playoff schedule
There are plenty of ways to catch every game of the NBA Playoffs. You could buy a ticket to see the game live, or you could also catch it on TV. You could even watch the game online through one of the many websites that offer live streaming services. Let’s take a look at how you can catch every game of the NBA Playoffs.
When do the playoffs start?
The first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs began on Monday, August 17. The Conference Semifinals began on Friday, September 4, and the Conference Finals started on Friday, September 11. The NBA Finals began on Wednesday, September 30.
What time do the games start?
The 2019 NBA Playoffs will begin on Saturday, April 13 and end no later than June 16. Below is the complete schedule and venues for every first-round series. All times are ET.
Format:
(1) Warriors vs. (8) Clippers
Date & time: Saturday, April 13 at 3:30 p.m. on ABC
Monday, April 15 at 10:30 p.m. on TNT
Thursday, April 18 at 10:30 p.m. on ESPN
If necessary: Saturday, April 20 at 8:30 p.m. on ABC
Monday, April 22 at 10:30 p.m. on TNT
Thursday, April 25 at TBD on ESPN
What channel are the games on?
The 2020 NBA playoffs will air on a variety of channels, including ESPN, ABC, TNT and NBA TV. You can find the full schedule here.
How to watch the playoffs
There are a number of ways that you can watch the NBA playoffs. You can watch them on TV, you can stream them online, or you can listen to them on the radio. We’ll go over all of the ways that you can watch the playoffs so that you can choose the best option for you.
Without a cable subscription
If you don’t have a cable or satellite subscription, you can still watch the playoffs by signing up for a live TV streaming service. These services provide live access to a variety of networks, including ESPN, TNT and ABC — all of which will be broadcasting games during the playoffs.
Depending on your location, you may also be able to watch games on your local ABC or ESPN affiliate station through these services.
Here are some of the most popular live TV streaming services that offer ABC and ESPN:
DirecTV Now: Offers ABC and ESPN in select markets. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial.
Sling TV: Offers ESPN as part of its “Sling Orange” package. You can sign up for a free 7-day trial.
PlayStation Vue: Offers ABC and ESPN in select markets. You can sign up for a free 5-day trial.
With a cable subscription
Assuming you have a cable or satellite subscription — and that you’re willing to sign in with your provider’s credentials when prompted — the easiest way to catch every game is to simply flip over to ESPN or TNT when the action starts. You can also stream games on the WatchESPN and TNTDrama.com websites, or through the WatchESPN and Watch TNT apps, which are both free to download.
What to expect in the playoffs
The 2020 NBA playoffs will be the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association’s 2019–20 season. The playoffs were originally scheduled to begin on April 18, 2020 and end on June 16, 2020. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the league to suspend the season on March 11, 2020, after several players tested positive for the virus. The playoffs will resume on August 17, 2020.
Top storylines
This year’s NBA playoffs are shaping up to be one of the most wide-open and unpredictable in recent memory. There are a number of teams that could make a run to the NBA Finals, and it’s hard to know what to expect from any of them.
The Golden State Warriors are the defending champions, but they have been hampered by injuries all season long. The Houston Rockets are the top seed in the Western Conference, but they have yet to prove that they can get past the Warriors in a playoff series.
The Eastern Conference is wide open as well. The Milwaukee Bucks are the top seed, but they have yet to demonstrate that they can compete with the likes of the Boston Celtics or Toronto Raptors in a seven-game series.
There are plenty of other storylines to keep an eye on as well. Can the young Philadelphia 76ers finally breakthrough and make a run to the Finals? Can LeBron James carry the Los Angeles Lakers to a surprise playoff berth?
No matter what happens, it’s sure to be an exciting and unpredictable postseason. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch all of the action.
Key players to watch
The most important player on the court for the Raptors is likely to be point guard Kyle Lowry. He’s the team’s best shooter and playmaker, and he’ll need to be at his best if the Raptors want to have a chance at winning the series. The other player to keep an eye on is forward Pascal Siakam, who has been one of the most improved players in the league this season. Siakam is a versatile player who can score in a variety of ways, and he’ll need to be a major factor if the Raptors want to win.
For the 76ers, the key player to watch is center Joel Embiid. He’s one of the best players in the league when healthy, and he gives the 76ers a major advantage in the middle of the court. The other player to keep an eye on is forward Jimmy Butler, who was acquired by the 76ers at the trade deadline. Butler is a proven scorer and playmaker, and he’ll be a key factor in how far the 76ers can go in the playoffs.
Predictions
If the seeding midway through the season is any indication, we could be in for a treat come playoff time. The Warriors are currently in the lead for the best record in the NBA, with the Spurs and Rockets not too far behind. All three of these teams are loaded with talent and seem to be on a collision course for the Western Conference Finals. In the East, it’s a little more wide open, but the Celtics and Cavaliers look like they’re on a collision course for the Eastern Conference Finals.
