Watch an NBA Playoffs live stream
You can live stream every game of the 2023 NBA Playoffs on Kayo Sports, which offers a free trial to new users in Australia. In the US, the channels you need are ABC/ESPN3, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. You can tune in on TSN and Sportsnet in Canada, and on Sky Sports in the UK. Full details on how to watch the 2023 NBA Playoffs just below.
NBA Playoffs 2023 preview
The Kings snapping the longest postseason drought in history is reason enough to get carried away with what the 2023 NBA Playoffs might hold. Add to that the emergence of four genuine championship contenders (if the Nuggets can get back on track) in lieu of a single truly dominant force, and we've got one heck of a postseason on our hands.
Despite their late-season collapse, a 53–29 record was enough to secure Denver the No.1 seed in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, three teams finished with a superior record in the loaded Eastern Conference: the Bucks (58-24), Celtics (57-25) and 76ers (54-28).
It's difficult to look past any of that trio. Not only are they in searing form, but they each also possess frightening strength in depth and otherworldly game-changers in spades, with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum and Joel Embiid all in the MVP frame. That's not to mention the Cavaliers, operators of the NBA's meanest defense.
That the Lakers and Warriors made the cut and the Mavericks and Jazz didn't adds to the sense of impending chaos. Strap yourselves in for a basketball marathon and read on as we explain how to get a 2023 NBA Playoffs live stream from anywhere.
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How to watch the NBA Playoffs from outside your country
If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your usual coverage of the NBA, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you from watching an NBA Playoffs live stream in particular parts of the world.
They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and are easy to set up as well. Here's how it's done.
Use a VPN to watch 2023 NBA Playoffs from anywhere
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2023 NBA Playoffs First Round Schedule – TV channels
EASTERN CONFERENCE:
Milwaukee Bucks (1) vs. TBD (8)
Game 1: TBD vs. Bucks | Sun., April 16 | 5:30 ET (TNT)
Game 2: TBD vs. Bucks | Wed., April 19 | 9 ET (NBA TV)
Game 3: Bucks vs. TBD | Sat., April 22 | 7:30 ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Bucks vs. TBD | Mon., April 24 | TBD
*Game 5: TBD vs. Bucks | Wed., April 26 | TBD
*Game 6: Bucks vs. TBD | Fri, April 28 | TBD
*Game 7: TBD vs. Bucks | Sun., April 20 | TBD
Boston Celtics (2) vs. Atlanta Hawks (7)
Game 1: Hawks vs. Celtics | Sat., April 15 | 3:30 ET (ESPN)
Game 2: Hawks vs. Celtics | Tues., April 18 | 7 ET (NBA TV)
Game 3: Celtics vs. Hawks | Fri., April 21 | 7 ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Celtics vs. Hawks | Sun, April 23 | 7 ET (TNT)
*Game 5: Hawks vs. Celtics | Tues., April 25 | TBD
*Game 6: Celtics vs. Hawks | Thurs., April 27 | TBD
*Game 7: Hawks vs. Celtics | Sat., April 29 | TBD
Philadelphia 76ers (3) vs. Brooklyn Nets (6)
Game 1: Nets vs. 76ers | Sat., April 15 | 1 ET (ESPN)
Game 2: Nets vs. 76ers | Mon., April 17 | 7:30 ET (TNT)
Game 3: 76ers vs. Nets | Thurs., April 20 | 7:30 ET (TNT)
Game 4: 76ers vs. Nets | Sat., April 22 | 1 ET (TNT)
*Game 5: Nets vs. 76ers | Mon., April 24 | TBD
*Game 6: 76ers vs. Nets | Thurs., April 27 | TBD
*Game 7: Nets vs. 76ers | Sat., April 29 | TBD
Cleveland Cavaliers (4) vs. New York Knicks (5)
Game 1: Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Sat., April 15 | 6 ET (ESPN)
Game 2: Knicks vs. Cavaliers | Tues., April 18 | 7:30 ET (TNT)
Game 3: Cavaliers vs. Knicks | Fri., April 21 | 8:30 ET (ABC)
Game 4: Cavaliers vs. Knicks | Sun., April 23 | 1 ET (ABC)
*Game 5: Knicks vs. Cavaliers | TBD
*Game 6: Cavaliers vs. Knicks | TBD
*Game 7: Knicks vs. Cavaliers | TBD
WESTERN CONFERENCE:
Denver Nuggets (1) vs. TBD (8)
Game 1: TBD vs. Nuggets | Sun., April 16 | 10 ET (TNT)
Game 2: TBD vs. Nuggets | Wed., April 19 | 10 ET (TNT)
Game 3: Nuggets vs. TBD | Fri., April 21 | 9:30 ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Nuggets vs. TBD | Sun., April 23 | 9:30 ET (TNT)
*Game 5: TBD vs. Nuggets | Tues., April 25 | TBD
*Game 6: Nuggets vs. TBD | Thurs., April 27 | TBD
*Game 7: TBD vs. Nuggets | Sat., April 29 | TBD
Memphis Grizzlies (2) vs. L.A. Lakers (7)
Game 1: Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Sun., April 16 | 3 ET (ABC)
Game 2: Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Wed., April 19 | 7:30 ET (TNT)
Game 3: Grizzlies vs. Lakers | Sat., April 22 | 10 ET (ESPN)
Game 4: Grizzlies vs. Lakers | Mon. April 24 | TBD
*Game 5: Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Wed., April 26 | TBD
*Game 6: Grizzlies vs. Lakers | Fri., April 28 | TBD
*Game 7: Lakers vs. Grizzlies | Sun., April 30 | TBD
Sacramento Kings (3) vs. Golden State Warriors (6)
Game 1: Warriors vs. Kings | Sat., April 15 | 8:30 ET (ABC)
Game 2: Warriors vs. Kings | Mon., April 17 | 10 ET (TNT)
Game 3: Kings vs. Warriors | Thurs., April 20 | 10 ET (TNT)
Game 4: Kings vs. Warriors | Sun., April 23 | TBD
*Game 5: Warriors vs. Kings | Wed., April 26 | TBD
*Game 6: Kings vs. Warriors | Fri., April 28 | TBD
*Game 7: Warriors vs. Kings | Sun., April 30 | TBD
Phoenix Suns (4) vs. LA Clippers (5)
Game 1: Clippers vs. Suns | Sun., April 16 | 8 ET (TNT)
Game 2: Clippers vs. Suns | Tues., April 18 | 10 ET (TNT)
Game 3: Suns vs. Clippers | Thurs., April 20 | 10:30 ET (NBA TV)
Game 4: Suns vs. Clippers | Sat., April 22 | 3:30 ET (TNT)
*Game 5: Clippers vs. Suns | Tues., April 25 | TBD
*Game 6: Suns vs. Clippers | Thurs., April 27 | TBD
*Game 7: Clippers vs. Suns | Sat., April 29 | TBD (TNT)
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