Getty Images Chris Paul and Devin Booker.
The NBA Finals have arrived with Chris Paul leading the Phoenix Suns against former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of Game 1 online.
The game (9 p.m. ET) will be televised on ABC (every game in the series will be on ABC). But if you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of the Bucks vs Suns online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Bucks vs Suns live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Samsung Smart TV, Android TV, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
You can also watch the game live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. Games on ABC (labeled as ESPN3) can be watched for free this way if you’re signed in to a participating Internet Service Provider, but if you don’t have that, you can use your Fubo credentials to log in and watch.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV also comes with 250 hours of cloud DVR space.
AT&T TV
AT&T TV has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ABC (live in most markets) is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free 14-day trial.
Note that the free trial isn’t advertised as such, but your “due today” amount will be $0 when signing up. If you watch on your computer, phone or tablet, you won’t be charged for 14 days. If you watch on a streaming device on your TV (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, etc.), you will be charged for the first month, but you can get still get a full refund if you cancel before 14 days:
Once signed up for AT&T TV, you can watch the Bucks vs Suns live on the AT&T TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the AT&T TV website.
You can also watch the game live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. Games on ABC (labeled as ESPN3) can be watched for free this way if you’re signed in to a participating Internet Service Provider, but if you don’t have that, you can use your AT&T TV credentials to log in and watch.
If you can’t watch live, AT&T TV also comes with 20 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to unlimited hours).
Sling TV
ESPN3 (which will simulcast ABC games) is included in Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with the ESPN channels, and you can get your first month for just $10:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the Bucks vs Suns live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Android TV, airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
You can also watch the game live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. Games on ABC (labeled as ESPN3) can be watched for free this way if you’re signed in to a participating Internet Service Provider, but if you don’t have that, you can use your Sling credentials to log in and watch.
If you can’t watch live, Sling TV comes included with 50 hours of cloud DVR.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in select markets) and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but you can get your first month for just $10:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch the Bucks vs Suns live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android TV, iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in select markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the Bucks vs Suns live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Samsung Smart TV, LG Smart TV, Android TV, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
You can also watch the game live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. Games on ABC (labeled as ESPN3) can be watched for free this way if you’re signed in to a participating Internet Service Provider, but if you don’t have that, you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu with Live TV also comes with 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage (with the ability to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of DVR space and the ability to fast forward through commercials).
Bucks vs Suns Preview
Two long-struggling franchises take the stage for the NBA Finals as the Suns face off against the Bucks. Phoenix has never won an NBA title, while the Bucks have captured just a single banner in their existence, which came back in 1971. The Bucks have not been back to the Finals since they won, while the Suns have not been there since 1993.
It’s also the first trip for Suns veteran guard Chris Paul to the Finals after years of being so close. He’s dealt with injuries this offseason which has slowed his production, but delivered his Mona Lisa as Phoenix punched its ticket against the Clippers — 41 points on 16-of-24 shooting, including 7-of-8 on 3-pointers. The “Point God” also notched eight assists with zero turnovers.
“I’ve told you guys from the jump I wanted to stay out of his way. There were questions about his production before tonight, and in my heart I felt like it was a matter of time. I didn’t know it was going to be like that, but that’s who Chris is. He was tired and he was still making those kinds of plays — getting to the basket, the threes, orchestrating everything,” Suns head coach Monty Williams said.
“I’m grateful that I get to coach him again. When I first had him in 2010, and he went on actually to come here [to play in Los Angeles with the Clippers], in your wildest dreams you couldn’t have put it together in this way. So to watch him out there tonight, I was so grateful to be on his side.”
The Bucks got past the upstart Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference Finals without former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who suffered a hyperextended knee that looked like it could be much worse. It’s reportedly a day-to-day situation for Antetokounmpo.
“I mean, [Giannis] and the sports performance team, they have been together a long time. It’s special to watch their relationship” Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters. “It’s special to watch the communication, the trust that he has. You have to listen to the player and then you have to listen to the sports performance group, and at some point Jon Horst and myself are part of the conversations, but it’s just a day-to-day thing. We’ll update it when appropriate.”
NBA Finals MVP Odds
Chris Paul +175
Devin Booker +240
Giannis Antetokounmpo +375
Khris Middleton +550
Jrue Holiday +900
Deandre Ayton +2500
Mikal Bridges +10000
Brook Lopez +10000
Full Finals Schedule
Game 1 (at Suns): Tuesday, July 6
Game 2 (at Suns): Thursday, July 8
Game 3 (at Bucks): Sunday, July 11
Game 4 (at Bucks): Wednesday, July 14
Game 5* (at Suns): Saturday, July 17
Game 6* (at Bucks): Tuesday, July 20
Game 7* (at Suns): Thursday, July 22
* If necessary