How to watch today's Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Playoff game: Game 2 livestream options, more (2024)

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Denver Nuggets today for game 2 of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Down one game, LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D'Angelo Russell will try to lead the Lakers to their first win of the series. They'll have to get past Nikola Jokic's seemingly unstoppable Nuggets team first.

Keep reading to discover all the ways you can watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets game, even without cable.

How and when to watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game

Game 2 of the NBA playoff series between theDenver Nuggetsand Los Angeles Lakers will be held Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10 p.m. ET (7 p.m. PT). You can watch the game on TNT and stream it on the platforms featured below.

How to watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game without cable

While most cable packages include TNT, it's easy to watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets game if TNT isn't included in yourcable TV subscription, or if you don't have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require aninternet provider.)

Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream the Lakers vs. Nuggets game

If you don't have cable TV that includes TNT, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream today's game is through asubscription to Sling TV.To watch today's game, you'll need a subscription to the Orange tier. The streamer also offers access to ESPN with the Orange + Blue plan, allowing you to watch more NBA playoff games this season.

The Blue tier is normally $40 per month, but you can prepay for three months or the Orange tier for $90, a savings of $30. The Orange + Blue tier costs $55 per month. You can cancel anytime.

Note: Because Sling TV doesn't carry CBS, you won't be able to watch CBS-aired live sports, including the NFL. If you're looking for one live TVstreaming platform to watch all your favorite sports, we suggest a subscription toFuboorHulu + Live TV.

Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:

• There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, ESPN and TNT, all of which are airing NBA playoff games.
• You get access to NFL games airing on ESPN next season at the lowest price.
• All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.

Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle: Watch the Lakers vs. Nuggets game live for free

You can watch today's game with theHulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle. The bundle features 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, local network affiliates and ESPN. It also includesthe ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch today's game, the 2024 NBA playoffs, MLB this season and network-aired NFL games next season with Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle.

Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It's priced at $77 after a three-day free trial.

2024 NBA Playoffs: Full playoff schedule

Thefirst round of the 2024 NBA Playoffswill start April 20.

First round schedule

Below are the dates, times and networks airing each game of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. All times Eastern.

Eastern Conference

(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat

• Game 1:Heat vs. Celtics; Sunday, April 21 (1 p.m. ET on ABC)
• Game 2:Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, April 24 (7 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• Game 3:Celtics vs. Heat; Saturday, April 27 (6 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• Game 4:Celtics vs. Heat; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5:Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Celtics vs. Heat; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7:Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If necessary

(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers

• Game 1:76ers vs. Knicks; Saturday, April 20 (6 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• Game 2:76ers vs. Knicks; Monday, April 22 (7 p.m. on TNT, TruTV)
• Game 3:Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, April 25 (7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• Game 4:Knicks vs. 76ers; Sunday, April 28 (1 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5:76ers vs. Knicks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Knicks vs. 76ers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7:76ers vs. Knicks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If necessary

(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers

• Game 1:Pacers vs. Bucks; Sunday, April 21 (7 p.m. on TNT, TruTV)
• Game 2:Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 23 (8:30 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Game 3:Bucks vs. Pacers; Friday, April 26 (5:30 p.m. on ESPN)
• Game 4:Bucks vs. Pacers; Sunday, April 28 (7 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 5:Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6:Bucks vs. Pacers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7:Pacers vs. Bucks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If necessary

(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando

• Game 1:Magic vs. Cavaliers; Saturday, April 20 (1 p.m. on ESPN)
• Game 2:Magic vs. Cavaliers; Monday, April 22 (7 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Game 3:Cavaliers vs. Magic; Thursday, April 25 (7 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Game 4:Cavaliers vs. Magic; Saturday, April 27 (1 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 5:Magic vs. Cavaliers; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6:Cavaliers vs. Magic; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7:Magic vs. Cavaliers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If necessary

Western Conference

(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans

• Game 1:Pelicans vs. Thunder; Sunday, April 21 (9:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV)
• Game 2:Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday, April 24 (9:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV)
• Game 3:Thunder vs. Pelicans; Saturday, April 27 (3:30 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 4:Thunder vs. Pelicans; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5:Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Thunder vs. Pelicans; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7:Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If necessary

(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers

• Game 1:Lakers vs. Nuggets; Saturday, April 20 (8 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 2:Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 22 (10 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+)
• Game 3:Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, April 25 (10 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+)
• Game 4:Nuggets vs. Lakers; Saturday, April 27 (8:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5:Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Nuggets vs. Lakers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7:Lakers vs. Nuggets; TBD (TBD, TBD)*

= If necessary

(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix Suns

• Game 1:Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, April 20 (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
• Game 2:Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 23 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
• Game 3:Timberwolves vs. Suns; Friday, April 26 (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
• Game 4:Timberwolves vs. Suns; Sunday, April 28 (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
• Game 5:Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6:Timberwolves vs. Suns; Thursday, May 2 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7:Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, May 4 (TBD, TBD)*

* = If necessary

(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks

• Game 1:Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday, April 21 (3:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 2:Mavericks vs. Clippers, Tuesday, April 23 (10 p.m. on Clippervision)
• Game 3:Clippers vs. Mavericks, Friday, April 26 (8p.m. on Clippervision)
• Game 4:Clippers vs. Mavericks, Sunday, April 28 (3:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5:Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6:Clippers vs. Mavericks, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7:Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*

* = If necessary

Conference semifinals schedule

The conference semifinals will begin May 6-7, but can move up to May 4-5 if the prior round's series ends early.

Conference finals schedule

The conference finals will begin May 21-22, but can move up to May 19-20 if the prior round's series ends early.

NBA Finals schedule

The 2024 NBA Finals will begin June 6, airing on ABC.

• Sunday, June 9:Game 2
• Wednesday, June 12:Game 3
• Friday, June 14:Game 4
• Monday, June 17:Game 5 (if necessary)
• Thursday, June 20:Game 6 (if necessary)
• Sunday, June 23:Game 7 (if necessary)

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