NBA Playoffs 2022: How to Watch, Livestream 76ers vs. Heat, Mavericks vs. Suns Today
- YouTube TV: $65
Carries ESPN, ABC, TNT
See at YouTube - Sling TV Orange: $35
Carries ESPN, TNT
See at Sling TV - DirecTV Stream: $70
Carries ESPN, ABC, TNT
See at DirecTV Stream - Hulu Plus Live TV: $70
Carries ESPN, ABC and TNT
See at Hulu - FuboTV: $70
Carries ESPN, ABC
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Of the 30 NBA teams that began the season, only the eight best remain. The conference semifinals began Sunday and saw the Bucks handle the Celtics before the Warriors pulled out a thrilling one-point victory versus the Grizzlies, and today the other four teams begin their series.?
The Eastern Conference semifinals pit the top-seeded Miami Heat against the Philadelphia 76ers, who are missing injured star center Joel Embiid.?
In the Western Conference series, the Phoenix Suns, who made it to the NBA Finals last year, host Luca Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks.?
Both Game 1 matchups are on TNT. With?live TV streaming services, cord-cutters can watch, no cable subscription required. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch or stream the 2022 NBA playoffs.
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Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns take on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals today.
Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesNBA Playoffs FAQ
What is the 2022 NBA playoffs conference semifinals schedule?
Here is the schedule for today and tomorrow, including the series status. See NBA.com for the full schedule.
Monday, May 2
- Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat, Game 1, 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) on TNT
- Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns, Game 1, 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT) on TNT
Tuesday, May 3
- Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics, 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) on TNT (Bucks lead 1-0)
- Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 9:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. PT) on TNT (Warriors lead 1-0)?
What does the full bracket look like??
Round 1: complete! pic.twitter.com/I8igqMiaUN
— NBA (@NBA) April 30, 2022
What channels will broadcast playoff games?
The NBA playoffs will air on a collection of networks including ABC, ESPN and?TNT.
The NBA Finals will begin on June 2 and air on ABC.?
How can I stream the games on my phone?
If you have a live TV streaming service (like Sling TV, YouTube TV or one of the ones below), you can use its app. If you have cable or satellite, you can use your provider’s app or one of the following (after logging in with your cable provider’s credentials):
- For TNT games, you will need the Watch TNT app. Click on the “person” icon in the lower right and sign in under the section “Sign in with your TV provider.”?
- For ESPN and ABC games, use the ESPN app. Click the gear icon in the upper right and then select “Manage TV provider.”?
In all cases, you will need to have a TV package that includes ABC, ESPN and TNT to be able to watch NBA playoff games using these apps.
How to watch, livestream the 2022 NBA playoffs
As these games all air nationally and the best way to catch all the basketball action live, without cable, is with a live TV streaming service.
YouTube TV: $65
Carries ESPN, ABC, TNT
YouTube TV costs $65 a month and offers all the channels you’ll need for basketball.?
See at YouTube
Sling TV Orange: $35
Carries ESPN, TNT
Sling TV’s Orange plan includes ESPN and TNT.?While Sling lacks access to ABC, you can watch those games using the simulcast stream available on ESPN3.?
See at Sling TV
DirecTV Stream: $70
Carries ESPN, ABC, TNT
DirecTV Stream’s cheapest, $70-a-month Plus package includes ESPN, ABC and TNT.
See at DirecTV Stream
Hulu Plus Live TV: $70
Carries ESPN, ABC and TNT
Hulu Plus Live TV costs $70 a month and carries ESPN, ABC and TNT.?
See at Hulu
FuboTV: $70
Carries ESPN, ABC
FuboTV costs $70 per month and also includes ABC and ESPN but not TNT.?
See at FuboTV
Most live TV streaming services offer a free trial or discounts during the first month, allow you to cancel anytime and all require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our?live TV streaming services guide.