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NBA Playoffs 2023: Schedule, How to Watch Lakers vs. Grizzlies, Clippers vs. Suns Today Without Cable
The first round continues on Sunday with four more games on ABC and TNT.
It’s a good day to be a basketball fan. With the play-in tournament behind us, Sunday continues the playoff basketball fun with four more first-round contests. Sixteen of the league’s best teams square off this weekend, beginning a month-and-a-half of games to determine who meets in the NBA Finals in June.
Saturday saw the home team win three of the four contests, with only the Knicks providing a road victory as they held off the Cavaliers in Cleveland. Sunday’s road teams — the Lakers, Heat, Clippers and Timberwolves — will hope today is more favorable to visitors when they take on the Grizzlies, Bucks, Suns and Nuggets, respectively.
The first game, the Lakers at the Grizzlies, kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on ABC. After that the action switches to TNT for the rest of the day.
Here’s everything you need to know about watching and live streaming today’s games, and the rest of the NBA postseason, with or without cable.
What is the NBA playoffs schedule?
Here is the schedule (and seeds) for the NBA playoffs over the next couple of days (all times ET). The highest seeds have home-court advantage in each best-of-seven series.
Sunday, April 16
- Los Angeles Lakers (7) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (2), 3 p.m. ET on ABC (Game 1)
- Miami Heat (8) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (1), 5:30 p.m. ET on TNT (Game 1)
- Los Angeles Clippers (5) vs. Phoenix Suns (4), 8 p.m. ET on TNT (Game 1)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (8) vs. Denver Nuggets (1) 10:30 p.m. ET on TNT (Game 1)
Monday, April 17
- Brooklyn Nets (6) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (3), 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT (Sixers lead series 1-0)
- Golden State Warriors (6) vs. Sacramento Kings (3), 10 p.m. ET on TNT (Kings lead series 1-0)
Tuesday, April 18
- Atlanta Hawks (7) vs. Boston Celtics (2), 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV (Celtics lead 1-0)
- New York Knicks (5) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (4), 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT (Knicks lead 1-0)
- Los Angeles Clippers (5) vs. Phoenix Suns (4), 10 p.m. ET on TNT (Game 2)
For the full playoff schedule check out NBA.com.


LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers continue their quest for another NBA title on Sunday.
Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty ImagesWhat does the NBA playoff bracket look like?
What channels will broadcast playoff games?
The NBA playoffs will air on TNT, ESPN, ABC and NBA TV.
This year TNT will have the Eastern Conference finals, while ESPN will take the lead on the Western Conference finals. The NBA Finals will air on ABC.
Best options for streaming the NBA playoffs
As all the games will be shown nationally, most of the major streaming TV services offer all the networks you’ll need for watching the NBA playoffs. That said, it can be a bit complicated.
Sling TV’s Orange plan includes ESPN and TNT. NBA TV is available as part of the Sports Extra add-on, which costs $11 a month. ABC, however, is only available in eight markets (Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Fresno, Houston and Raleigh) and requires the Orange and Blue combo plan if you want ESPN too. That combo plan costs $65 per month in all of those cities except Fresno, Houston and Raleigh, where it costs $60.
Hulu Plus Live TV costs $70 a month and ESPN, ABC and TNT, but not NBA TV. Click the «View all channels in your area» link at the bottom of its welcome page to see which local networks are available where you live.
YouTube TV costs $73 a month and offers all the main basketball channels for the NBA playoffs, including NBA TV. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area.
FuboTV costs $75 per month for its Pro option and ABC, ESPN and NBA TV but not TNT. Check out which local networks it offers here.
DirecTV Stream is expensive. It’s the priciest of the five major live TV streaming services. Its cheapest, $65-a-month Entertainment package includes ESPN, ABC, and TNT. You’ll need to move up to the $85-a-month Choice plan to get NBA TV. You can use its channel lookup tool to see which local channels and RSNs are available in your area.
It is worth noting that DirecTV has an additional $15 «advanced receiver service» fee that automatically applies and is extra from the sticker price, which makes the Entertainment package $80 per month and the Choice option $100 per month.
Each live TV streaming service offers a free trial, allows you to cancel anytime and requires a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.
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Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer
Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer
Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers
Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?
The answer is already here — eSIM.
Why eSIM Is So Convenient
eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.
No more:
* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel
Now your internet travels with you.
Internet in 150+ Countries
Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.
Among the services offering these capabilities:
Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im
All of these services work on the same principle — fast, borderless internet without roaming stress.
Why It Matters Most in Summer
During the holiday season, roaming networks get overloaded, and prices for mobile data abroad often become an unpleasant surprise for travelers.
eSIM solves this problem:
* transparent, fixed pricing
* activation in 1–2 minutes
* stable internet while traveling
* no physical SIM cards required
Final Thoughts
Travel should be about freedom — not hunting for Wi-Fi or worrying about phone bills.
eSIM is quickly becoming the new global standard for mobile connectivity: simple, fast, and borderless.
Verum E-SIM and its partner services are part of this shift, making global connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.
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Episode 2 of the VERUM Mini-Series is Now Out
Episode 2 of the VERUM Mini-Series is Now Out
The story continues. Verum Messenger has released the second episode of its AI mini-series, which follows the conflict between the powerful Omega corporation, aiming to control digital communications, and a team of heroes who have chosen a different path and free communication.
The mini-series not only develops an engaging storyline but also introduces viewers to the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, showcasing technologies and tools that may redefine the future of modern communication.
The project consists of 7 episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.
Episode 2 is now available. Stay tuned and don’t miss what comes next.
Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.
The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.
Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.
The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.
Stay tuned for more.
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