With three rounds of the NBA Playoffs in the books, a mere four victories separate the final two teams — the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors — from hoisting the coveted Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Can Stephen Curry and the Warriors secure their third straight title and their fourth championship in five years, or will the Raptors find gold in their first-ever trip to the finals? It all starts Thursday, May 30, at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto; basketball fans, this is what you’ve waited for since October.

While the NBA’s popularity knows no boundaries, the same can’t be said for the broadcasts. Whether it’s your boss coming down on you for watching at work, your decision to cut cable or some other obstacle, it’s not always easy to get your NBA fix. We feel your pain, so we’ve compiled this guide detailing how you may stream the Finals in the comforts of your own home.

The Finals schedule

Golden State Warriors vs. Toronto Raptors

Game 1:Thursday, May 30 – Golden State at Toronto (9 p.m. ET – ABC)

Game 2:Sunday, June 2 – Golden State at Toronto, (8 p.m. ET – ABC)

Game 3:Wednesday, June 5 – Toronto at Golden State, (9 p.m. ET – ABC)

Game 4:Friday, June 7 – Toronto at Golden State, (9 p.m. ET – ABC)

Game 5*:Monday, June 10 – Golden State at Toronto, (9 p.m. ET – ABC)

Game 6*:Thursday, June 15 – Toronto at Golden State, (9 p.m. ET – ABC)

Game 7*:Sunday, June 16 – Golden State at Toronto, (8 p.m. ET – ABC)

*if necessary

How to watch the 2019 NBA finals online with cable

Livestream on ABC’s website or using the ABC app

ABC offers a livestream of the NBA Finals online if you live in one of a few select markets, including Chicago, Fresno, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Raleigh-Durham, and San Francisco. Similarly, customers with a DirecTV subscription in areas such as Albuquerque, Boston, Ft. Smith/Fayetteville, Jackson (Mississippi), Kansas City, Milwaukee, Monterey-Salinas, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Pittsburgh, Portland-Auburn (Maine), Savannah, and West Palm Beach can view the ABC livestream. Of course, you’ll need to verify your TV provider beforehand. you may also watch the Finals on your smartphone or tablet with the ABC app — again, if you’re in one of the aforementioned cities — which is available on the following platforms.

ESPN’s companion client, WatchESPN, gives NBA fans live access to any Finals game set to stream on either ESPN or ESPN3. The service does require users to sign-in with a compatible cable or satellite subscription, hindering access to those who’ve completely gone off the grid. Nevertheless, those who possess the required credentials — or know someone who does — gain access to the exact same broadcast as those who choose to watch on television.

How to watch the 2019 NBA finals online without cable

Hulu with Live TV

Just make sure that Hulu offers ABC in your area before signing up. Hulu with Live TV’s channel offerings vary by location, and while ABC (which is where the NBA Finals air) is available in many locations, it’s not available everywhere. CheckHulu’s websitefor more. Hulu with Live TV is available on the following devices:

DirecTV Now

YouTube TV

Of course, internet video juggernaut YouTube has its own live TV streaming service too, which just went nationwide this March. As you’re able to probably guess, the service includes ABC. In fact, YouTube claims that ABC and the other big networks (Fox, CBS, and NBC) are available to 100% of YouTube TV customers, although it won’t hurt to verify that ABC isavailable in your areafirst.

A YouTube TV subscription will set you back $50 a month, and while YouTube TV isn’t available ontoomany devices at the moment, the list of supported hardware is growing. If you can’t catch the NBA Finals on YouTube TV in 2019, it might be worth a second look next year.

PlayStation Vue

Similar to ABC’s aforementioned streaming option, the Finals games are only available on PlayStation Vue in select cities. If you live outside of these select markets, you can watch NBA Finals games after they have aired but not live, so check ABC’s availability on thePlayStation Vue websitefirst. If ABC is available live in your area, you can access PlayStation Vue using any of the following devices.