Can you watch the NBA playoffs on League Pass?
The NBA League Pass connects its global community and offers hundreds of live games on several devices, but does it cover the postseason? Let’s take a look
People from all over the world tune in to watch one of the most exciting sports Leagues in the world, the NBA. Not only do they enjoy its intense action throughout the year, but they are also big fans of teams and players.
That’s why they are constantly looking for the best way to watch both the regular season and the playoffs.
And while there is an official streaming service offered by the NBA itself, the question is, does it cover postseason games? Let’s take a look.
Can you watch the Playoffs on NBA League Pass?
The 2023 NBA postseason tipped off with the play-in tournament on April 11, followed by the first round of the playoffs on April 15.
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The NBA League Pass makes every match accessible and provides the opportunity for viewers to access hundreds of games across the entire season despite having no matches on their local cable or TV. However, it does not provide coverage of the Play-In Tournament, nor does it provide coverage of the NBA Playoffs itself. Instead, ESPN and TNT do offer all of the postseason action as it unfolds.
2023 NBA Playoffs Schedule & how to watch
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- GAME 5: EAST LOSER 7/8 VS. EAST WINNER 9/10, 10 p.m. ET, TNT - The winner earns 8th seed and advances to NBA playoffs
- GAME 6: WEST LOSER 7/8 VS. WEST WINNER 9/10, 10 p.m. ET, ESPN - The winner earns 8th seed and advances to NBA playoffs
Saturday, April 15: NBA playoffs 2023 begin (ABC, ESPN, TNT, NBA TV)
- Brooklyn vs. Philadelphia - 1 ET (ESPN)
- East #7 vs. Boston - 3:30 ET (ESPN)
- New York vs. Cleveland - 6 ET (ESPN)
- Golden State vs. Sacramento - 8:30 (ABC)
May 1-2*: NBA conference semifinals begin (ABC, ESPN, TNT)
May 16-17*: NBA conference finals begin (ABC, ESPN, TNT)