How to watch the 2021 NBA playoffs if you don't have cable

Whether you're a dedicated superfan with an encyclopedic knowledge of advanced stats or a merely casual viewer, there's nothing better than the NBA playoffs. It's basically two straight months of incredible, high-stakes basketball by some of the most athletic people on the planet, and you can watch it without cable.

To be clear, though, you can't watch it for free without cable, at least not legally. I'd probably get in trouble if I escorted you down that path, so let's focus on all the legal streaming alternatives to cable that will let you follow the action as the NBA returns to somewhat normal, non-bubble playoffs with partial crowds in home arenas. Read more...