Watch NBA Finals live streams on NBA League Pass 2023

Oppdatert: 1. juni 2023

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If you had the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets battling it out in the 2023 NBA Finals, please consider lending us your time machine. Jimmy Butler‘s Heat are the first Play-In team to make it all the way to the Finals after holding off Jayson Tatum and the Celtics in a sensational seven-game Eastern Conference Finals. The last standing between the Heat and another championship is two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets, who swept LeBron James and the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals.

Whether you’re looking to find the best way to watch the NBA using NBA League Pass, or test cord-cutting services that include NBA action, you can do it all with the help of a VPN.

On this page, you can find information on how to watch the league you love, plus who looks like a good bet to win the NBA Finals.

Playoffs start dateApril 15, 2023
Play-in tournament start dateApril 11-14, 2023
No. of teams:16 (Playoffs) 8 (Play-In)
Most recent champion(s):Golden State Warriors; (2022)

How to stream the 2023 NBA Finals with a VPN

You can stream the NBA in just a few simple steps:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to a server location in the U.S.
  3. Clear browsing data and cookies.
  4. Open your NBA League Pass or choose your preferred streaming platform to watch the games!

Watching on a computer? For the best streaming experience, be sure to use the ExpressVPN browser extension for ChromeFirefox, or Edge.

How to stream the 2023 NBA Finals with League Pass

If you want to check out the biggest showcase game the NBA has to offer, there isn’t a better option than NBA League Pass. You can enjoy games without blackouts by using the international version of the service and it comes with a strong seven-day free trial.

NBA League Pass

Price: From 3 USD/season

Want to enjoy NBA games with the privacy and security of a VPN? NBA League Pass is your best option.

NBA game blackouts: International League Pass vs. U.S. League Pass

What’s the difference between watching NBA League Pass in Germany, Australia, Canada, or the U.S.? League Pass is available both inside and outside the States. However, there are key differences every fan needs to know.

The U.S. League Pass offers live games and full-game replays for all teams. However, blackouts apply. When a team is playing, that game will be “blacked out” on the U.S. League Pass for the team’s home market. Nationally broadcast games on ESPN, ABC, TNT, and NBA TV—in other words, most of the playoffs—will also be blacked out. (All blacked-out games are available three days after broadcast. If you purchased the 3-Game Choice package, nationally telecast games will be available for purchase three hours after they have aired. Locally telecast games will be available for purchase three days after they air.)

Want to tune in without having to worry about blackouts? The International League Pass also offers live games for all teams, but without a single blackout!

That’s because blackouts are put in place to protect local broadcasters’ viewership while preserving users’ ability to watch out-of-market games. If you’re streaming from a country outside the United States or Canada, every game is effectively “out-of-market,” meaning that there are no blackouts to worry about. If you only want to watch the games for a single team, select the “Team Choice” option to save some money!

How to cancel NBA League Pass

If you feel like you’re not getting value out of your subscription, cancelling it is not an arduous process. There’s actually a comprehensive guide on how to cancel. You should also be aware that the service auto-renews monthly—if you’re on a monthly subscription—or prior to the season if you’ve purchased an annual subscription. You can opt out of auto-renewals and you will be notified by email prior to getting auto-renewed for a full season.

Stream the 2023 NBA Finals using services with free trials

There are a number of cord-cutting services available that should cover your needs. They can be slightly pricey, but most offer free trials so you have ample opportunity to see if they’re worth it for you.

SlingTV

Price: 20 USD/month and up
Channels: ABC, ESPN, TNT

SlingTV includes channels that carry NBA games, such as ESPN, TNT, and ESPN3 (NBA on ABC). To get all of these channels, you’ll need to get Sling Orange as well as Sling Blue (a combined package currently costs 30 USD).

Note: You will need a U.S. credit card or PayPal in order to subscribe.

YouTube TV

Price: 73 USD/month and up
Channels: ABC, ESPN, TNT, NBA TV

YouTube TV offers over 70 local channels, including ABC. A subscription costs 73 USD/month, and doesn’t require a U.S. billing address (though you may need to provide a U.S. ZIP code based on your preferred viewing area). The service includes a variety of sports channels and a 21-day free trial.

DirecTV Stream

Price: 70 USD/month and up
Channels: ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, TNT

DirecTV Stream is on the pricier side but if you prefer a cord-cutting service over an additional streaming app it’s a great option as the “Choice” package (80 USD/month) includes many regional sports networks. DirecTV offers a 5-day free trial.

Hulu+Live TV

Price: 70 USD/month and up
Channels: ABC, ESPN, NBA TV, TNT

Hulu+Live TV carries all the channels broadcasting national NBA games, as well as many regional sports networks. The monthly rate also includes subscriptions to Disney+ and ESPN. Note that Hulu does not offer a free trial, however, and requires both a U.S. ZIP code and credit card billing address.

Fubo

Price: 70 USD/month
Channels: ESPN, ABC, NBA TV

Fubo is a fantastic, if pricey, option for streaming NBA games, but do note that Fubo does not include TNT, which airs both regular season and playoff games. A 7-day free trial is available for those who don’t want to commit to a subscription.

Stream the 2023 NBA Finals through BBC iPlayer

Price: Free

The BBC announced a nine-game broadcast deal with the NBA midway through the 2022-23 season. The deal includes four regular season games, two playoff games, one Conference Final game, and one NBA Finals game. Viewers in the UK can stream for free using BBC iPlayer

2023 NBA Play-In Tournament schedule

GameDate and timeTV
No. 8 Atlanta Hawks 116, No. 7 Miami Heat 105Tuesday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. BSTTNT
No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers 108, No. 8 Minnesota Timberwolves 102 (OT)Tuesday, April 11, 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. BSTTNT
No. 10 Chicago Bulls 109, No. 9 Toronto Raptors 105Wednesday, April 12, 7 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. BSTESPN
No. 10 Oklahoma City Thunder 123, No. 9 New Orleans Pelicans 118Wednesday, April 12, 9:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 a.m. BSTESPN
No. 8 game in Eastern Conference: Miami Heat 102, Chicago Bulls 91Friday, April 14, 7 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. BSTTNT
No. 8 game in Western Conference: Minnesota Timberwolves 120, Oklahoma City Thunder 95Friday, April 14, 9:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 a.m. BSTESPN

2023 NBA postseason schedule

First Round

Eastern Conference

MatchupDate and timeNetwork
No. 8 Miami Heat defeat No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks in five gamesSeries begins Sunday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 p.m. BSTESPN, NBA TV
No. 2 Boston Celtics defeat No. 7 Atlanta Hawks in six gamesSeries begins Saturday, April 15, at 3:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. BSTESPN, NBA TV, TNT
No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers defeat No. 6 Brooklyn Nets in four gamesSeries begins Saturday, April 15, at 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. BSTESPN, TNT
No. 5 New York Knicks defeat No. 4 Cleveland Cavaliers in five gamesSeries begins Saturday, April 15, at 6 p.m. ET / 11 p.m. BSTABC, ESPN, TNT

Western Conference

MatchupDate and timeNetwork
No. 1 Denver Nuggets defeat No. 8 Minnesota Timberwolves in five gamesSeries begins Sunday, April 16, at 10:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 a.m. BSTTNT, ESPN
No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers defeat No. 2 Memphis Grizzlies in six gamesSeries begins Sunday, April 16, at 3 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. BSTABC, ESPN, TNT
No. 6 Golden State Warriors defeat No. 3 Sacramento Kings in seven gamesSeries begins Saturday, April 15, at 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. BSTABC, TNT
No. 4 Phoenix Suns defeat No. 5 Los Angeles Clippers in five gamesSeries begins Sunday, April 16, at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BSTNBA TV, TNT

Second Round

Eastern Conference

MatchupDate and timeNetwork
No. 8 Miami Heat defeat No. 5 New York Knicks in six gamesSeries begins Sunday, April 30, at 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. BSTABC, ESPN, TNT
No. 2 Boston Celtics defeat No. 3 Philadelphia 76ers in seven gamesSeries begins Monday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 a.m. BSTESPN, TNT

Western Conference

MatchupDate and timeNetwork
No. 1 Denver Nuggets defeat No. 4 Phoenix Suns in six gamesSeries begins Saturday, April 29, at 8:30 p.m. ET /1:30 a.m. BSTESPN, TNT
No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers defeat No. 6 Golden State Warriors in six gamesSeries begins Tuesday, May 2, at 10 p.m. ET / 3 a.m. BSTABC, ESPN, TNT

Eastern Conference Finals

MatchupDate and timeNetwork
No. 8 Miami Heat 123, No. 2 Boston Celtics 116Wednesday, May 17, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTTNT
No. 8 Miami Heat 111, No. 2 Boston Celtics 105Friday, May 19, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTTNT
No. 8 Miami Heat 128, No. 2 Boston Celtics 102Sunday, May 21, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTTNT
No. 2 Boston Celtics 116, No. 8 Miami Heat 99Tuesday, May 23, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTTNT
No. 2 Boston Celtics 110, No. 8 Miami Heat 97Thursday, May 25, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTTNT
No. 2 Boston Celtics 104, No. 8 Miami Heat 103Saturday, May 27, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTTNT
No. 8 Miami Heat 104, No. 2 Boston Celtics 84Monday, May 29, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTTNT

Western Conference Finals

MatchupDate and timeNetwork
No. 1 Denver Nuggets 132, No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers 126Tuesday, May 16, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTESPN
No. 1 Denver Nuggets 108, No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers 103Thursday, May 18, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTESPN
No. 1 Denver Nuggets 119, No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers 108Saturday, May 20, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTABC
No. 1 Denver Nuggets 113, No. 7 Los Angeles Lakers 111Monday, May 22, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTESPN

2023 NBA Finals Schedule

MatchupDate and timeNetwork
Denver Nuggets vs. Miami HeatThursday, June 1, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTABC, ESPN 2, ESPN+
Denver Nuggets vs. Miami HeatSunday, June 4, 8 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTABC
Miami Heat vs. Denver NuggetsWednesday, June 7, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTABC
Miami Heat vs. Denver NuggetsFriday, June 9, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTABC
Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat*Monday, June 12, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTABC
Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets*Thursday, June 15, 8:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTABC
Denver Nuggets vs. Miami Heat*Sunday, June 18, 8 p.m. ET / 1:30 a.m. BSTABC

*if necessary 

2023 NBA Finals odds

Will Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić finally become an NBA champion? Here are the latest 2023 NBA Finals odds according to the FanDuel Sportsbook.

TeamOdds
Denver Nuggets-480
Miami Heat+330

2023 NBA Award Watch

The 2022-23 NBA season featured no shortage of great performances, and here’s who earned awards for their stellar play—or, in one man’s case, coaching.

NBA MVP: Joel Embiid, C, Philadelphia 76ers

The NBA MVP finally belongs to 76ers star center Joel Embiid, who averaged a career-high 33.1 points per game and shot a career-best 54.8% from the field. The veteran big man added 10.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.7 blocks across 66 games. Embiid, who joined Wilt Chamberlain, Moses Malone, and Allen Iverson as 76ers to win the MVP, earned 73 of 100 first-place votes. Meanwhile, Lakers star and four-time winner LeBron James failed to earn MVP votes for the first time in his iconic career.

Other candidates: Nikola Jokić, C, Denver Nuggets (15 first-place votes); Giannis Antetokounmpo, F, Milwaukee Bucks (12 first-place votes)

Midseason pick: Nikola Jokić, C, Denver Nuggets

Rookie of the Year: Paolo Banchero, F, Orlando Magic

Barring anything unexpected over the regular season’s final weeks, Banchero has likely clinched Rookie of the Year. The No. 1 overall pick in last summer’s draft has been a potent scorer for the Magic, whose 34 wins marked their most since a 42-victory output during the 2018-19 campaign. Banchero, who earned 98 of 100 first-place votes, joined Shaquille O’Neal (1992-93) and Mike Miller (2000-01) as Magic players to win Rookie of the Year.

Other finalists: Jalen Williams, G, Oklahoma City Thunder; Walker Kessler, C, Utah Jazz (two first-place votes). Note that Williams earned 241 total points over Kessler’s 114 despite the former failing to earn any first-place votes.

Midseason pick: Paolo Banchero, F, Orlando Magic

Sixth Man of the Year: Malcolm Brogdon, G, Boston Celtics

After primarily being a starter throughout his time with the Bucks and Pacers, Brogdon immediately transitioned into a dangerous sixth man upon joining the Celtics. The 2016-17 Rookie of the Year ended the season shooting a career-high 44.4% from 3-point land and has played a pivotal role in Boston’s latest sensational season. Brogdon earned 60 of 100 first-place votes and became the Celtics’ first Sixth Man of the Year since Hall of Fame center Bill Walton in 1986. Good news for Celtics fans: Walton ended that season with an NBA Finals victory.

Other finalists: Immanuel Quickley, G, New York Knicks (34 first-place votes); Bobby Portis, F, Milwaukee Bucks (six first-place votes)

Midseason pick: Malcolm Brogdon, G, Boston Celtics

Defensive Player of the Year: Jaren Jackson Jr., C, Memphis Grizzlies

Good luck scoring on Jackson, the fifth-year center who reached his first All-Star Game this season. Both his highlights and statistics went viral during the Grizzlies’ stellar campaign. Jackson ended the regular season averaging 6.8 rebounds and a career-high 3.0 blocks per night. Jackson, who earned 56 first-place votes, became the first Grizzlies player to win Defensive Player of the Year since center Marc Gasol in 2013.

Other finalists: Brook Lopez, C, Milwaukee Bucks (31 first-place votes); Evan Mobley, F/C, Cleveland Cavaliers (eight first-place votes)

Midseason pick: Jaren Jackson Jr., C, Memphis Grizzlies

Most Improved Player: Lauri Markkanen, F, Utah Jazz

In the end, all Lauri Markkanen needed was a change of scenery. The Finnisher dominated in his first season with the Jazz, earning All-Star honors and averaging career-highs in points (25.6), rebounds 98.6), assists (1.9), and field-goal percentage (49.9%). Not only did the 25-year-old Markkanen emerge as a legitimate building block, but he became the first Jazz member to win Most Improved Player. Markkanen earned 69 of the 100 first-place votes and appeared on every ballot.

Other finalists: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, Oklahoma City Thunder (24 first-place votes); Jalen Brunson, G, New York Knicks (four first-place votes). Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, and New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III all earned one first-place vote.

Midseason pick: Lauri Markkanen, F, Utah Jazz

Coach of the Year: Mike Brown, Sacramento Kings

The easiest way to win Coach of the Year is to break the longest active playoff drought in North American professional sports. Brown, who previously won the award while leading the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2008-09 campaign, earned all 100 first-place votes following the Kings’ stellar 48-34 season.

Other finalists: Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics; Mark Daigneault, Oklahoma City Thunder

Midseason pick: Joe Mazzulla, Boston Celtics

2023 NBA Draft order

Who will your favorite team select in the 2023 NBA Draft? San Antonio Spurs fans can rest easy knowing they’re expected to draft consensus No. 1 overall prospect Victor Webanyama after winning the draft lottery in May. You can find the entire NBA Draft order here, but note there are only 58 picks in this year’s draft (rather than 60) because the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers forfeited second-round selections because of tampering violations.

PickTeamPlayer selected
1. San Antonio Spurs
2.Charlotte Hornets
3.Portland Trail Blazers
4.Houston Rockets
5.Detroit Pistons
6.Orlando Magic
7.Indiana Pacers
8.Washington Wizards
9.Utah Jazz
10.Dallas Mavericks
11.Orlando Magic (via Chicago Bulls)
12.Oklahoma City Thunder
13.Toronto Raptors
14.New Orleans Pelicans
15.Atlanta Hawks
16.Utah Jazz (via Minnesota Timberwolves)
17.Los Angeles Lakers
18.Miami Heat
19.Golden State Warriors
20.Houston Rockets (via Los Angeles Clippers)
21.Brooklyn Nets (via Phoenix Suns)
22.Brooklyn Nets
23.Portland Trail Blazers (via New York Knicks)
24.Sacramento Kings
25. Memphis Grizzlies
26.Indiana Pacers (via Cleveland Cavaliers)
27.Charlotte Hornets (via Denver Nuggets)
28.Utah Jazz (via Philadelphia 76ers)
29.Indiana Pacers (via Boston Celtics)
30.Los Angeles Clippers (via Milwaukee Bucks)

How to watch Victor Webanyama

If you want to get familiar with top 2023 NBA Draft prospect Victor Webanyama, you’re in luck! The NBA app is live streaming all Boulogne-Levallois Metropolitans 92 games through the end of their season in mid-May.

Here’s how you can stream Victor Webanyama’s games on the NBA app.

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to a server location in the U.S.
  3. Download the NBA app.
  4. Tune in and enjoy!

Other professional basketball leagues

Basketball fans had no shortage of alternative leagues to watch this summer. Here’s our guide on how to get your basketball fix throughout the NBA offseason:

NBA Summer League

What to know: All 30 teams will field rosters primarily consisting of rookies, young players, and veterans trying to earn a regular-season spot during an 11-day, 75-game competition this summer. The official NBA 2K23 Summer League will mostly take place in Las Vegas, with some July games also happening in San Francisco and Salt Lake City.

Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: All 75 Summer League games will air live on ESPN Networks or NBA TV. The international version of NBA League Pass is expected to carry every game this summer.

The Basketball Tournament (TBT)

What to know: Although the NBA Summer League is primarily focused around younger players, The Basketball Tournament provides a flashback to stars of old. Former college basketball and NBA standouts will represent their alma maters in a 64-team tournament in Dayton, Ohio. The winning team will earn a 1 million USD cash prize.

Notable names expected to participate in the 2022 TBT include former BYU guard and National Player of the Year Jimmer Fredette (The Money Team), ex-Syracuse standout Tyler Ennis (Boeheim’s Army), and longtime NBA veteran C.J. Miles (Sideline Cancer). Amen and Ausar Thompson, two projected 2023 lottery picks, are expected to play for Team Overtime.

Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Games will air on ESPN starting with the tip-off on July 16 and culminating with the championship game on Monday, July 25. SlingTV offers ESPN at an affordable rate.

BIG3

What to know: Ice Cube’s popular 3-on-3 pro basketball league is back for another year. Former Brooklyn Nets shooting guard and seven-time All-Star Joe Johnson dropped 30 points in the 2022 opener and still looks sharp despite turning 41 this summer. Other notable names include former Miami Heat forward Michael Beasley, high-flying dunker Gerald Green, and ex-Orlando Magic big man Rashard Lewis. Teams will play an eight-week regular season, a two-week postseason, and end the year with an All-Star Weekend trip to the Bahamas from September 3-4.

Our favorite way to watch with a VPN: Although BIG3 will stream some games on its official YouTube channel, other games will air on CBS, Paramount+, and DAZN. Make sure to check the league’s comprehensive schedule.

Key dates for the 2022-2023 NBA season

EventTV NetworkDates
Opening NightTNTOctober 18, 2022
NBA Global Games (Mexico City)NBA TVDecember 17, 2022
Christmas DayABC, ESPN, ESPN+December 25, 2022
Martin Luther King Jr. DayTNT, NBA TVJanuary 16, 2023
NBA Global Games (Paris)NBA TVJanuary 19, 2023
NBA Rivals WeekTNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TVJanuary 24-28, 2023
NBA All-Star 2023TNTFebruary 17-19, 2023
NBA PlayoffsTNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TVApril 15-June 2023

 

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  1. btw your company should NEVER suggest NBA League Pass. They are the most f’d up website and organization ever. I did subscribe and still get billed monthly despite more than 20 requests to cancel. The site itself is entirely geared to selling you subscriptions. I was never able to watch even one Warrior’s game. Horrible customer service

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