NBA Finals 2023: How to Watch the Miami Heat Take On the Denver Nuggets Without Cable

The NBA finals have arrived following an intense playoffs season, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The finals commenced on Thursday, June 1 and will run until June 18, if necessary. In this best-of-seven elimination tournament, the Miami Heat, the champions of the Eastern Conference, are facing off against the Denver Nuggets, who emerged as champions of the Western Conference.

The Heat and the Nuggets are currently deadlocked at 1-1 in the finals, each snatching a victory so far. So buckle up, grab your popcorn, and get ready to witness some hoops magic as these two incredible squads go head-to-head. You don't even need a cable subscription -- just Sling TV or a digital TV antenna.

Best way to live stream the NBA finals: Sling TV

If you want access to live stream all the games in the NBA finals, the most cost effective way is with Sling TV. The Sling TV Blue tier (normally $45 per month) includes access to all the NBA finals games on ABC (where available), plus 41 other channels. Right now, you can save half off your first month of Sling TV, which means you can watch the entirety of the NBA finals (plus the NHL finals on TNT) for just $22.50.

Watch games on ABC: Sling TV Blue Tier (first month), $22.50/mo. (reduced from $45)

NBA finals game schedule

Don't miss a single moment of the 2023 NBA finals on ABC. Don't have cable TV? Sling TV Blue tier has many markets that carry ABC, or you can access it with a digital TV antenna.

Schedule for the 2023 NBA championship finals (No. 8 Miami Heat vs. No. 1 Denver Nuggets)

• Game 1: Thursday, June 1: Nuggets won 104-93
• Game 2: Sunday, June 4: Heat won 111-108
• Game 3: Wednesday, June 7 at 8:30 p.m. EDT on ABC
• Game 4: Friday, June 9 at 8:30 p.m. EDT on ABC
• *Game 5: Monday, June 12 at 8:30 p.m. EDT on ABC
• *Game 6: Thursday, June 15 at 8:30 p.m. EDT on ABC
• *Game 7: Sunday, June 18 at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC

*These games will only be played if needed.

Watch the 2023 NBA finals on Sling TV

The best and most affordable way to watch the 2023 NBA finals airing on ABC is through Sling TV. The Blue tier gives you access to the maximum amount of live sports, including NFL Network, ABC, Fox and NBC broadcasts, for $45 per month. You'll get 50 hours of DVR storage to record all the games you want. Or, if you want to upgrade for more complete sports coverage, the Orange + Blue tier ($55 per month) includes ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3.

There's no contract, but Sling TV is offering the first month for half-off. So you'll only need to pay $22.50 for the Blue tier, or $27.50 for the Orange + Blue tier.

Sling TV Blue Tier (first month), $22.50/mo. (reduced from $45)

Sling TV Orange + Blue tier (first 3 months), $28/mo. (reduced from $55)

Which markets carry Sling TV?

Many cities carry Sling TV. If you live in one of the following areas, you can watch the NBA finals on Sling TV.

• Chicago, Ill.
• Fresno, Calif.
• Houston, Texas
• Los Angeles, Calif. 
• New York City, N.Y.
• Philadelphia, Penn.
• Raleigh-Durham, N.C. 
• San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, Calif.

Watch the NBA Finals on a digital antenna

If you don't want to pay a monthly fee to watch the NBA finals, you can get a digital antenna to access your local TV stations, which will include ABC. While Sling TV does carry ABC in several of its large markets, the antenna will give you peace of mind so that you won't have to miss a single game of the NBA finals.

This one supports smart TVs in 1080p, 4K and 8K displays and works with older models too. It's also currently discounted at Amazon. Buy now and it will arrive before the NBA finals are over.

Roainey digital TV antenna with amplifier signal booster, $27 after coupon (down from $40)

Hulu + Live TV bundle

It's not as affordable as Sling TV, but the Hulu + Live TV bundle has a huge library of content thanks to their partnerships with Disney and ESPN. In the bundle, both Disney+ and ESPN+ are included and it's totally ad-free. If you want it all, get the Hulu + Live TV bundle.

Sign up for the Hulu + Live TV with ESPN+ and Disney+ bundle, $70 a month

FuboTV

FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming services that has live TV events for almost every sport imaginable, including international ones, plus over 100 other channels. Did we mention that they give you 1,000 hours of DVR space as well? Get a free seven-day trial by signing up here.

FuboTV, starting at $75 a month

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV streams all the networks a sports fan could want, including ABC, NBC, Fox, ESPN and more. No matter what your viewing needs are, DirecTV Stream should have a monthly package that will serve you. Prices on DirecTV Stream services start at $65 a month for the first three months, then $75 a month thereafter.

DirecTV Stream, $65 and up per month

The best TV deals ahead of the NBA finals 

Looking for a new television for all your sports watching needs? Watch the NBA finals on a smart TV. We've rounded up some great deals for the latest in high-quality TV technology.  

• 75" Philips LED class 4K smart Google TV, $598 (down from $668)
  
• 65" LG OLED class 4K B2 series smart TV, $1,297 (down from $2,300)
• 58" Hisense LED Roku smart TV, $268 (down from $338)
• 55" Samsung "The Frame" QLED 4K smart TV, $1,147 (down from $1,500)
• 53" Hisense HDR Roku smart TV, $228 (down from $258)

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