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How to Watch, Stream the rest of the 2022 NBA season

by Rick Hammonds (2022-10-23)


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The NBA playoff races are starting to heat up. Five teams in the Eastern Conference are within a few games of the top spot. The Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls are tied for the one seed, while the Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks are all within striking distance. In the West, the Phoenix Suns are proving their NBA Finals appearance last year was no fluke and lead the conference ahead of the Golden State Warriors, Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA fans looking to follow the drama and stream their team's games throughout the rest of the season will need access to a few channels to catch every second of the action. ABC and ESPN will combine to televise 101 games, TNT will air 65 and NBA TV will have 107. All out-of-market games will continue to air on NBA League Pass, which is a great choice if you follow a team in a different city from where you live. Currently, you can get a premium package plus NBA TV for $99, the regular version plus NBA TV for $50 or an individual team subscription for $40. It's important to note that local fans aren't able to watch their team play on League Pass, as broadcasts of local games air exclusively on regional sports networks.

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While you absolutely don't need cable to watch basketball this year, mpo88asia slot it still might be the easiest and cheapest choice depending on where you live.

Alex Caruso and the Chicago Bulls are in a battle with the Miami Heat for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. 


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Live TV streaming services vs. cable

Die-hard sports fans are beholden to regional sports networks, or RSNs, that carry the majority of the games for their local team. These RSNs are usually included in local cable packages, so most cable subscribers never have to worry about gaining access to the broadcasts on these channels: They can simply turn on the TV and watch the game. 

Cord-cutting basketball fans have a tougher path. Because of rights agreements, most live TV streaming services like or