How To Watch The 2023 NBA Playoffs Online: Start Times, Schedule, Hulu Streaming Info

The NBA Playoffs continue tonight with the final two play-in games.

The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat collide in the first matchup (7:00 p.m. ET on TNT), whereas the Oklahoma City Thunder travel to Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves in the second game (9:30 p.m. ET on TNT). The winner of Game 1 will advance to play the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks, while the Thunder/Twolves winner will earn a first-round date with the Denver Nuggets.

The opening round of the 2023 NBA playoffs begins Saturday, April 15 with four games streaming on ESPN and ABC. Future playoff games will also air on TNT and NBA TV. How can you watch the 2023 playoffs online? Great question. Here’s everything you need to know.

NBA PLAYOFFS 2023 START TIMES/SCHEDULE:

We have the start times/dates for the first two games of every first-round series:

Western Conference:

• Nuggets vs. TBD Game 1: Sunday, April 16 at 10:30 p.m. ET on TNT
• Nuggets vs. TBD Game 2: Wednesday, April 19 at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT

• Grizzlies vs. Lakers Game 1: Sunday, April 16 at 3:00 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN3
• Grizzlies vs. Lakers Game 2: Wednesday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT

• Kings vs. Warriors Game 1: Saturday, April 15 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN3
• Kings vs. Warriors Game 2: Monday, April 17 at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT

• Suns vs. Clippers Game 1: Sunday, April 16 at 8:00 p.m. ET on TNT
• Suns vs. Clippers Game 2: Tuesday, April 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT

Eastern Conference:

• Bucks vs. TBD Game 1: Sunday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. ET on TNT
• Bucks vs. TBD Game 2: Wednesday, April 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV

• Hawks vs Celtics Game 1: Saturday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Hawks vs. Celtics Game 2: Tuesday, April 18 at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBA TV

• 76ers vs Nets Game 1: Saturday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
• 76ers vs. Nets Game 2: Monday, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT

• Knicks vs. Cavs Game 1: Saturday, April 15 at 600 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Knicks vs. Cavs Game 2: Tuesday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT

A full schedule can be found on NBA.com.

NBA PLAYOFFS 2023 LIVE STREAM INFORMATION:

The 2023 NBA Playoffs will air on ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. Here’s live stream information for each network:

ESPN LIVE STREAM INFORMATION: If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the NBA playoffs live on Watch ESPN or the ESPN app. You can also find an ESPN live stream via an active subscription to Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, or DIRECTV STREAM.

YouTube TV, fuboTV, and DIRECTV STREAM offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

TNT LIVE STREAM INFORMATION: You can watch the playoffs live via the TNT live stream (with a valid cable login) on the TNT website or Watch TNT app. A TNT live stream is also available via Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or DIRECTV STREAM.

ABC: You can stream NBA postseason action live on ABC.com or with the ABC app by signing in with a participating TV provider. Games that air on ABC will also be available to stream on ESPN3 and Watch ESPN. An ABC live stream is also available via Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and DIRECTV STREAM.

NBA TV: NBA TV is included with a subscription to League Pass and is also available with an active subscription to fuboTV (with the $10.99/month Sports Plus with NFL RedZone add-on or $7.99/month Extra add-on), Sling TV (via the $11 Sports Extra package), or with an active subscription to YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream’s Choice, Ultimate, or Premier package.

CAN I WATCH THE 2023 NBA PLAYOFFS LIVE ON HULU?

Yes! Hulu + Live TV subscribers have access to ESPN, ABC, and TNT. Available for $69.99/month (which includes ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu), the service no longer offers a free trial.