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LeBron James and the LA Lakers will go up against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Western Conference Finals.
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The 2023 NBA Playoffs have entered the Conference Finals round, with the LA Lakers and Denver Nuggets set to face off in the Western Conference. If you’re hoping to livestream the game tonight, we’ve got you covered with complete details on how to watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets online no matter where you are.
The NBA Conference Finals use a best-of-seven series format, with the first game between the Lakers and Nuggets set to air May 16 on ESPN at 8:30 p.m. ET. The winner of the Western Conference series will then move on to go head-to-head with the winner of the Easter Conference series in the 2023 NBA Finals on June 1.
Lakers vs. Nuggets livestream quick links
US: ESPN via Sling Orange ($40 $30 for the first month)Watch from anywhere: Use ExpressVPN to stream from Sling TVStart time: Game One begins at 8:30 p.m. ET
How to watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets in the US
You can watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets tonight on ESPN through cable, satellite, and any live TV streaming service that carries the channel. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET.
If you don’t already have a pay-TV provider with access to ESPN, you can sign up for a live TV streaming service like Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or FuboTV to watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets.
Sling TV is the cheapest service that will let you livestream the game. Sling’s Orange plan includes ESPN, along with 30 other popular channels. Subscriptions cost $40 a month, but new members can get their first month for a discounted rate of $30.
What if you’re not in the US?
If you’re not in the US right now, you might be in a region that doesn’t have easy streaming access to the Lakers vs. Nuggets. But don’t worry, there’s a simple solution with a VPN. A virtual private network, or VPN, will let you livestream the Lakers vs. Nuggets through services like Sling TV no matter where you are. VPNs can get around geo-restrictions as well as provide you with a more secure internet connection.
Our top pick for the best VPN service is ExpressVPN. New members can even get a 30-day money-back guarantee.
How to watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets with a VPN
Sign up for a VPN if you don’t already have one.Install it on the device you’re using to stream the Lakers vs. Nuggets.Turn it on and set it to any US location.Subscribe to Sling TV’s Orange plan — $10 off your first month. Open Sling TV and select ESPN.Game One between the Lakers and Nuggets starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on May 16.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.