How To Watch NBA Post-Season Games Online

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The NBA Play-In Tournament are here, with all eyes on the eight teams battling for the final four spots for the NBA Playoffs. 

The matchups for the Eastern Conference are the Atlanta Hawks facing off against the Orlando Magic, while the Miami Heat takes on the Chicago Bulls. In the Western Conference, the Memphis Grizzlies play against on the Golden State Warriors, while the Dallas Mavericks vs. the Sacramento Kings is another matchup in the play-in.

There are a variety of ways to stream the hoops action live online without cable. Below, is everything you need to know to watch the NBA Play-In Tournament 2025.

When Are the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament?

The NBA Play-In Tournament begins on Tuesday, April 15 and goes until Friday, April 18. For a complete schedule, click here for the NBA Play-In Tournament 2025.

How to Watch the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament on TV

NBA coverage is split between ESPN and TNT. The first game features Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on TNT. If you don’t have cable, there are still plenty of ways stream the game live online on streamers, such as Sling TV, Hulu+ Live TV and DirecTV. 

How to Stream the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament Online

Sling TV is the most comprehensive and affordable way to stream all the necessary networks for the NBA Play-In Tournament. The streamer’s Sling Orange + Blue package includes ESPN and TNT. Additionally, a limited-time deal cuts the price of your first month down to $33/month (afterwards $65.99/month).

Please note: Sling TV’s pricing and channel availability vary from TV-market-to-TV-market.

Hulu + Live TV is another great way to catch all the action live, with the option to record the games to watch later with cloud DVR. In addition to having access to all the networks that are broadcasting this year’s NBA Play-In Tournament, ESPN and TNT, you’ll also be able to watch Hulu’s extensive lineup of original series and movies.

For $69.99/Month (and a 5-day free trial), DirecTV’s “MySports” package has ESPN and TNT to catch the games from the NBA Play-In Tournament. The package also comes with NBA TV, TBS, ESPN2 and much more.