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The 2024 NBA Cup wraps up tonight; how to stream the championship game

The 2024 NBA Cup wraps up tonight; how to stream the championship game

The championship features the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Milwaukee Bucks.

David Satin
David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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The NBA Cup will be awarded on Tuesday, Dec. 17 to either the Milwaukee Bucks or Oklahoma City Thunder

The NBA’s in-season tournament is a certified hit with fans. The 2024 NBA Cup wraps up on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN+, and will feature the Milwaukee Bucks traveling to the Sooner state to face the Oklahoma City Thunder. The game will feature two of the best teams in the entire league squaring off, and you can see for yourself who wins the 2024 NBA Cup with a subscription to ESPN+, or a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV.

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About 2024 NBA Cup championship game

The 2024 Milwaukee Bucks are all about star power and have amassed a 15-11 overall record as of the time of this writing, good for 6th in the Eastern Conference. Superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 57 points in the NBA Cup semifinal game against the Atlanta Hawks, and they’ll both be key figures if the Bucks want to take home the cup.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently 20-5, good for the best record in the Western Conference. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 32 points in the Thunder’s semifinal game against the Houston Rockets, with big contributions from Isaiah Hartenstein and Jalen Williams. Now, the Thunder look to punctuate their early-season success with a bit of hardware.

Why we chose Hulu + Live TV to watch the 2024 NBA Cup championship game

There are a couple of compelling reasons to watch the NBA Cup championship game on Hulu + Live TV. For one, the streamer has a three-day free trial, which will let new customers watch the NBA Cup final at no cost on Tuesday night.

The other is free access to the Disney Bundle that comes with Hulu + Live TV plans starting at $83 per month. That means you get to watch the NBA Cup Championship game however you want, since it carries ABC and includes ESPN+ along with Disney+ and Hulu.

Can you stream the 2024 NBA Cup championship game for free?

You can indeed, with two options outside of Hulu + Live TV. The first is DIRECTV STREAM; this service comes with ABC in most of America’s media markets, and it comes with a three-day free trial for all new customers. It also features a huge selection of cable channels, and plans start at $87 per month after the trial finishes.

The other service with a free trial available is YouTube TV, which also carries ABC in the vast majority of markets. It comes with a free trial as well, but the length of that free viewing period depends on what time of month you subscribe.

Which streamers are carrying the 2024 NBA Cup championship game?

There are a total of five live TV streaming services that offer the 2024 NBA Cup championship game on ABC: DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Sling only carries ABC in eight total markets, but it also carries ESPN3 in its Orange plan, which simulcasts all live events on ABC.

ESPN+ is also carrying the game, and viewers who are subscribed to ESPN+ and Disney+ at the same time can also stream the game directly from the Disney+ app.

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$86.99 $94.99 $82.99 $28 $45.99 $45.99 $82.99
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How to watch the 2024 NBA Cup championship game from anywhere

If you’ll be away from home and can’t watch the game as you normally would, you can still catch all of the action no matter where you are in the world with a VPN. A VPN can be used on your phone, tablet, or computer and make you appear to be back home — even when you’re not — making sure you feel at home no matter where you are. A VPN is a safe and secure way to stay protected online while streaming your favorite sports, movies, and shows on the go. Keep in mind that you will still need to be subscribed to a live TV streaming like DIRECTV STREAM in order to stream the NBA Cup championship game with a VPN.

NordVPN is one of the best providers around, at one of the best prices. Currently, you can get two full years of protection for just $3.59 per month — plus you’ll get three extra months FREE. A high-speed VPN with best-in-class security that can be used on up to 10 devices at once — what more could you ask for? Simply sign up, install the software on your device of choice, and start streaming just as you would back home. It couldn’t be easier!

While NordVPN is our recommendation for the best VPN to use while you are traveling, there are a number of other high-quality options available depending on what you are looking for.

  • Best Bang for Your Buck: PrivadoVPN | Starting at $1.11 per month
  • Best for Casual Users: PIA VPN | Starting at $2 per month
  • Best Money-Back Guarantee: CyberGhost VPN | Starting at $2 per month
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David Satin
David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
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DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

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You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Sling TV Cash Back

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You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.