Where To Watch Miami Heat Vs. Chicago Bulls: Live Stream Nba Play-in Tournament

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The final day of the 2024 NBA Play-in Tournament is here, and the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are scheduled to compete for a coveted spot in the Playoffs. We've compiled everything you need to know about tuning in to tonight's game, including where to watch the Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls live without cable.

The NBA Play-in Tournament tipped off on Tuesday night and will conclude with Friday night's last game. The pre-playoff tournament determines which of this season's mid-ranking teams will make it to the Playoffs, which start on Saturday, April 20. The teams that compete are ranked 6-10 in their respective conferences and don't automatically earn places in the Playoffs.

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Both Miami and Chicago have had rough seasons. Miami is currently ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference with a 46-36 season record. Chicago trails close behind in ninth with a 39-43 record. Tonight's game will determine the 8th seed for the Eastern Conference in the Playoffs. The winner will compete against the Boston Celtics starting Sunday, April 21.

Keep reading to learn all of your watch options for the Miami vs. Chicago game, whether you have cable or are a cord-cutter looking for a live streaming option.

Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls live stream quick links

• US: Sling TV ($40), Hulu + Live TV (3-day free trial, then $76.99)
• Access subscriptions from anywhere via ExpressVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)
• When: Friday, April 19 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN

Where to watch Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls in the US

The Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls game will air at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN in the US. For those without cable, it's time to check out a live TV package like Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV. Both of the services carry ESPN, among other channels, for a fraction of the cost of cable.

For Sling TV, you'll need to opt for the Sling Orange plan to access ESPN games. Sling will be the cheapest option for you today, with subscriptions starting at $40 a month.

With subscriptions starting at $76.99 a month, Hulu + Live TV is the more expensive option here today. However, Hulu + Live TV comes with regular ESPN+, Disney+, and regular Hulu bundled in. Plus, the service now offers a three-day free trial for its ad-supported tier. 

How to watch Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls from anywhere

For fans who will be out of the country during the game, you can still keep up with a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are ways to alter your device's virtual location so that you can access websites and apps that might not be available while abroad. They're also solid ways to boost your online privacy. Since the live TV packages we've outlined today require US forms of payment, this suggestion is best for Americans who are simply traveling outside the US right now and hoping to access their existing subscriptions. 

Our go-to recommendation is ExpressVPN. The VPN is user-friendly and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee (plus some other benefits, which you can read out in our ExpressVPN review). Keep reading to learn how to use a VPN to see the game.

How to watch Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
• Install it on the device you plan to watch the game on.
• Turn it on and set it to a US location. 
• Sign up for one of the live TV streaming packages with a US form of payment.
• Select the ESPN network and enjoy the game.

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.