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The 2022 NBA play-in tournament began on April 12 and runs through April 15. As of April 13, six teams remain in the tournament, all competing for the final spots in this year's NBA playoffs.
NBA play-in tournament games are spread across TNT and ESPN. If you don't have cable, you can access those channels through live TV streaming services like Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV.
To help you get access to every game, we broke down everything you need to know about streaming the NBA play-in tournament without a cable subscription.
On April 12, the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves secured the seventh seed in the Eastern and Western Conference, respectively. The Hornets, Hawks, Spurs, Pelicans, Cavaliers, and Clippers are still in contention for the eighth seed in their respective conferences.
| Date and time | Teams | Channel |
| April 13, 7 pm ET | Charlotte Hornets at Atlanta Hawks | ESPN |
| April 13, 9:30 pm ET | San Antonio Spurs at New Orleans Pelicans | ESPN |
| April 15, 7:30 p.m. ET | TBD at Cleveland Cavaliers | ESPN |
| April 15, 10 pm ET | TBD at Los Angeles Clippers | TNT |
You can watch the NBA play-in tournament on ESPN and TNT. If you already have a pay-TV provider with access to those channels, you can stream each station's NBA content via their respective apps.
If you don't have a cable or satellite subscription, you can sign up for a live TV streaming service with access to TNT and ESPN. Services with packages that support both channels include Sling TV, YouTube TV, and Hulu + Live TV.
YouTubeTV offers ESPN and TNT as part of its channel lineup for $65 a month, providing full access to every play-in tournament game. For a limited time, new subscribers can get their first month for a discounted rate of just $15.
Sling TV includes ESPN and TNT as part of its Orange plan for $35 a month. New Sling subscribers can get their first month of service for a discounted rate of $25, which helps make Sling one of the cheapest options for streaming the NBA play-in tournament.
Hulu + Live TV features access to channels like ESPN and TNT for $70 a month. Though that's notably more expensive than other options, Hulu + Live TV also includes access to Hulu's entire on-demand library of shows and movies. The service also bundles Disney Plus and ESPN+ with every subscription for no extra cost.
NBA League Pass will let you watch replays of play-in tournament games three hours after they air live and gives you access to a huge library of classic NBA games. League Pass costs $15 a month, so it's an affordable option if you don't plan to watch the play-in games live.
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The play-in tournament features four teams from each conference competing for the final seeds in the playoffs. The higher ranked teams had the opportunity to claim their playoff positioning first. The seventh-ranked teams faced the eighth-ranked teams on April 12.
The Brooklyn Nets beat the Cavaliers, while the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Clippers. Both winning teams earned the seventh playoff seed in their respective conferences.
On April 13, the teams ranked ninth and 10th in each conference will play, with the losers being eliminated from playoff contention. On April 15, the winners of the Eastern Conference match will go up against the Cavaliers, while the winners of the Western Conference game will face the Clippers. The teams that win each game will then earn the final playoff seed.
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