How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers NBA Playoff Games Without Cable

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It’s the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Indiana Pacers in one of this year’s NBA Playoff Eastern Conference semifinals. The top-seeded Cavs punched their ticket to the conference semis with a sweep of the Miami Heat, including a devastating 138-83 Game Four to advance. The No. 4 Pacers faced slightly more resistance in their first round, going 4-1 against the No. 5 Milwaukee Bucks. The winner of this series will face either the Boston Celtics or the Orlando Magic in the Conference Finals.

At a Glance: How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers Games

Looking to keep up with the Cavs vs. Pacers playoff series? Read on. Below is a quick guide on how to livestream every Cavaliers vs. Pacers playoff game without cable, plus a full schedule for the series.

How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers Playoff Games Online

Cavaliers vs. Pacers playoff games will be broadcast across TNT, ABC, and ESPN. If you don’t have cable, the best way to watch Cavs vs. Pacers games online is with a live TV streaming service that carries all three channels. Max will also be simulcasting games shown on TNT, but not games shown on ABC or ESPN.

The best way to watch the NBA Playoffs this year, including the Cavs vs. Pacers series, is DirecTV. The longtime provider is now available as a streaming service (no dish or other hardware required), and it carries every channel showing playoff games. The best package for basketball fans is the MySports plan, which carries 20+ key sports channels, including TNT, ABC, and ESPN. It costs $69.99 a month, but, like every DirecTV package, you get a five-day free trial to start.

Sling is another one of the best ways to watch Cavs vs. Pacers playoff livestreams without cable. The service carries ESPN, ABC, and TNT in its upgraded Orange + Blue package, which starts at $66 a month. Sling does not offer a free trial, but you can get half off your first month for an introductory price starting at $33.

Another cable streamer we like that carries ESPN, ABC, and TNT is Hulu + Live TV. This one starts with a three-day free trial, but it’s more pricey than the above at $82.99 a month. However, you get more channels (90+) and complimentary access to ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu’s full on-demand library. If you need a full new streaming setup, it’s a great deal.

Cavaliers vs. Pacers Schedule, Next Game

The Cavaliers vs. Pacers playoff series starts on Sunday, May 4, with Game 1. The series will run through Sunday, May 18, if a Game Seven is necessary. See the full schedule below (some start times and TV placements are still TBD).

Game 1: Pacers at Cavs — Sunday, May 4, TNT
Game 2: Pacers at Cavs — Tuesday, May 6
Game 3: Cavs at Pacers — Friday, May 9
Game 4: Cavs at Pacers — Sunday, May 11
* Game 5: Pacers at Cavs — Tuesday, May 13
* Game 6: Cavs at Pacers — Thursday, May 15
* Game 7: Pacers at Cavs — Sunday, May 18
* If necessary