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How to Watch the 2021 NBA’s Opening Night Live For Free Without Cable

Jeff Kotuby
Jeff Kotuby is a contributing writer to The Streamable who specializes in sports, music, and all things Japanese media. He cut the cord in 2017 and has spent the last six years of his career writing for technology, entertainment, and healthcare websites. He's a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles and Anaheim Ducks fan, but also enjoys watching animated shows from the '90s.
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Jeff Kotuby

The NBA tips off its 2021-22 campaign with a doubleheader of epic proportions, featuring three recent title winners and a team that has its eyes set on the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The league’s opening game will feature the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks taking on the Brooklyn Nets, while the nightcap will feature the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers. Game 1 of the NBA season starts at 7:30 PM ET live on TNT, followed by the night game at 10 PM ET. Here’s how to watch both games.

How to Watch NBA Opening Night on TNT Live Without Cable

Opening Night Preview

The Bucks capped off last season with the team’s first NBA Championship since 1971 and the coronation of franchise stalwart Giannis Antetokounmpo as perhaps the league’s best player. The Bucks begin their title defense against the team they knocked out in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Brooklyn Nets.

The Nets have been the subject of constant media coverage, as star Kyrie Irving continues to be a source of frustration amongst his fellow stars Kevin Durant and James Harden, as well as his team’s management. Can the Nets figure it out and bring a title back to New York? They’ll have their hands full with the defending champs in their opening contest.

The late game marks the next step in the Steph Curry/LeBron James rivalry, which has been accelerated since James joined the Lakers back in 2019. The Warriors aren’t quite the dynasty they were a few years ago but a healthy Klay Thompson should do wonders for this team’s success moving forward. L

ike the Nets, they’ll have a great opportunity to test themselves against the Lakers, who won the NBA Championship the season before the Bucks but were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the opening round of the playoffs. The Lakers were sans Anthony Davis during that series but expect to have him ready to go for the start of this season.

How to Stream NBA Opening Night for Free on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, iOS, and Android

There are six major streaming providers that offer Live TV Streaming. Four of these providers allow you to watch NBA Opening Night live using iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Web. They are DIRECTV STREAM, Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV.

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All Live TV Streaming Services

DIRECTV STREAM

Price: $79.99
Includes: TNT + 30 Top Cable Channels

Sling TV

Price: $40
Includes: TNT + 16 Top Cable Channels

Hulu Live TV

Price: $76.99
Includes: TNT + 32 Top Cable Channels

YouTube TV

Price: $72.99
Includes: TNT + 31 Top Cable Channels

Warriors/Lakers? Nets/Bucks? Which opening night matchup is most exciting?

Jeff Kotuby
Jeff Kotuby is a contributing writer to The Streamable who specializes in sports, music, and all things Japanese media. He cut the cord in 2017 and has spent the last six years of his career writing for technology, entertainment, and healthcare websites. He's a lifelong Philadelphia Eagles and Anaheim Ducks fan, but also enjoys watching animated shows from the '90s.
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Sling TV Cash Back

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Hulu Live TV Cash Back

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

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  • 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.