How to watch NBA Finals: Nuggets vs. Heat game 3 live stream guide
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The 2023 NBA Finals are well underway, with Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat backing down Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets for an NBA championship. Wondering how to watch the NBA Finals live without cable? Nuggets vs Heat game 3 airs on ABC and ESPN3 at 8:30 p.m. ET tonight (June 7). The series is tied 1-1, and we'll show you how to live stream the tie-breaking action well ahead of tip-off.
A sizable contingent of the opinionated felt Nikola Jokic should have won his third MVP for leading the Denver Nuggets to a conference-best record. That rhetoric was vindicated by a historic playoff run culminating in a masterful sweeping of Lebron James and the Lakers.
Miami's path to the Finals was equally impressive. The Heat joined the 1998 New York Knicks as the only two eighth-seeded teams in NBA history to qualify for Finals competition. They upset the fastest-ever team to qualify for the playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks, in a 5-1 romp.
How to watch the NBA Finals in the US
ABC exclusively broadcasts the NBA Finals this year, but you can also catch all the games on partner station ESPN3. You're all set if you have a cable or satellite subscription, and it's broadcasting over-the-air for those with digital TV. If you'll be away from home, you can sign into ABC and ESPN via the web or smartphone apps using your TV provider's login credentials.
You can also stream the NBA Finals by signing up for a live TV streaming subscription. Some of the best streaming services include Sling TV, FuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV. Some services like FuboTV offer a free seven-day trial for new viewers, but that's not long enough to catch all the remaining games.
If you're looking for the most affordable option that guarantees game 7 and beyond, try Sling TV. It starts at just $20 (usually $40) for your first month of Sling Orange, which includes ESPN3. There's a Sling app available on nearly every streaming device you can think of.
Sling has no commitments, so it's easy to cancel after you've witnessed the championship celebration. If you prefer to watch on ABC, note that Sling only includes this channel in its Blue plan and only in a handful of broadcast markets.
How to watch Nuggets vs. Heat outside the US
Don't live in the United States? If your local TV provider isn't simulcasting the game, you can still watch Nuggets vs Heat game 3 using the live TV streaming services we recommend above. The only caveat is that you'll need a VPN, or virtual private network, to access them. These services can spoof your device's location to bypass any locale restrictions.
We've found ExpressVPN to be the best VPN for this sort of thing. In addition to its glutton of global servers (3,000 across 94 countries), ExpressVPN offers a user-friendly app, enterprise-level encryption standards, and industry-best privacy policies. There's no risk for trying it: ExpressVPN guarantees your money back within 30 days if you're unsatisfied.
2023 NBA Finals Schedule
Game | Date and time | Channel |
Game 1, Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets | June 1, 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+, ESPN3 |
Game 2, Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets | June 4, 8 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN3 |
Game 3, Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat | June 7, 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN3 |
Game 4, Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat | June 9, 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN3 |
Game 5, Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets (if necessary) | June 12, 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN3 |
Game 6, Denver Nuggets at Miami Heat (if necessary) | June 15, 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN3 |
Game 7, Miami Heat at Denver Nuggets (if necessary) | June 18, 8 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN3 |
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