How to watch NBA Finals without cable: Live streaming options for Nuggets vs. Heat

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The NBA Finals have arrived!

The Denver Nuggets, who finished with the Western Conference's No. 1 seed, advanced to their first NBA Finals in franchise history after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers.

Meanwhile, the No. 8 seed Miami Heat have clawed their way from the Play-In Tournament to their second NBA Finals in the past four seasons after edging the Boston Celtics in a rollercoaster seven games.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA Finals, including how to stream games without cable.

MORE: Nuggets vs. Heat predictions - Will Miami's Cinderella run end with title?

NBA Finals 2023: TV channels, live stream

  • TV: ABC
  • Live stream: Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu, DirecTV, YouTube TV

The 2023 NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC. Games can also be streamed on a number of platforms, including Sling TV.

Fans in the U.S. can watch the NBA Finals on Sling TV, which is now offering half off your first month! Stream the sports you love starting at just $20 in your first month with Sling Orange to catch all the games on ABC.

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Streaming option Cable subscription needed? Cost Free trial?
Sling TV No $40.00/month No
Fubo No $74.99/month Yes
Hulu + Live TV No $69.99/month Yes
DirecTV Stream No $74.99/month Yes
YouTube TV No $72.99/month Yes

NBA Finals 2023: Nuggets vs. Heat schedule

The 2023 NBA Finals will run from June 1 to June 18.

Date Matchup Time (ET) Network
Thursday, June 1 Heat at Nuggets (Game 1) 8:30 p.m. ABC
Sunday, June 4 Heat at Nuggets (Game 2) 8:00 p.m ABC
Wednesday, June 7 Nuggets at Heat (Game 3) 8:30 p.m ABC
Friday, June 9 Nuggets at Heat (Game 4) 8:30 p.m ABC
Monday, June 12 Heat at Nuggets (Game 5)* 8:30 p.m ABC
Thursday, June 15 Nuggets at Heat (Game 6)* 8:30 p.m ABC
Sunday, June 18 Heat at Nuggets (Game 7)* 8:00 p.m ABC

*if necessary

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Benyam Kidane is a senior NBA editor for The Sporting News.