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The NBA Playoffs are winding down and the conference championships are upon us. On Tuesday night, the Western Conference Finals officially kick off on ESPN.
In the primetime showdown, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers look to continue their run through the postseason when they travel to Ball Arena for a meeting with two-time league MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
The Nuggets steamrolled the Phoenix Suns in the semifinals to punch their ticket to the conference championship. LeBron and company, meanwhile, were able to take care of business and bring an end to the Golden State Warriors dynasty. Both series’ were clinched in 6 games.
Now, a spot in the NBA Final is on the line.
Tip-off is set for 8:30 p.m. ET.
Entering Tuesday night’s game, the Nuggets are solid 6-point favorites over the visiting Lakers while the over/under for the game is set for 222 total points.
How can you tune in to catch the action?
All of the information you need to watch the regular season showdown can be seen below.
Lakers vs Nuggets, Game 1 Viewing Details
Date: Tuesday, May 16
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
Location: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
TV Channel: ESPN
Live Stream: WatchESPN
Betting Odds: Nuggets -6 | O/U: 222
How To Live Stream Western Conference Finals Online
Your best bet for watching the game via a live stream is WatchESPN. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go. ESPN+ is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand content on TVs, computer or mobile device. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computer or mobile device for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange and Blue packages includes ESPN and costs $35 a month. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
You can also live stream the event online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV also offers a free seven-day trial, so you will receive a full week free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the seven day period, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
Watch Western Conference Finals On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile
If you can’t watch today’s game on your TV or computer, the Worldwide Leader has you covered with the WatchESPN app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App Store, the Google Play store, the Amazon App store or the Windows Store.
You can also watch the game on the Sling app. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Xbox One, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.
DIRECTV has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play store where you can watch the fight for free, using your seven-day trial. You must cancel it before the trial period ends.
