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A potential NBA Finals preview kicks off Sunday’s league schedule, as the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Oklahoma City Thunder for a Sunday afternoon tip in OKC. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET (noon CT) with TV coverage on ABC and streaming on-demand.
How to watch Cavaliers vs. Thunder on TV and stream without cable:
When: Sunday, Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. ET (noon CT)
Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Okla.
TV channel: ABC
Streaming on:FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV (free trial) | SlingTV (low intro rate) | ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/mo.)
Cavaliers vs. Thunder: The matchup
As the Thunder navigate a rough patch without injured stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain) and Jalen Williams (hamstring), they are looking to stay afloat and bring their pieces back together in time to defend their NBA title from last season. Oklahoma City goes into this one as 2.5-point underdogs on its home floor after kicking off the second half of their season Friday night with a 105-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets behind a team-high 21 points from recent trade acquisition Jared Cain.
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The Cavaliers are among the hottest teams in the NBA with a 12-1 record since Jan. 21 and a new lease on their playoff lives with the trade deadline acquisition of veteran star James Harden, who is averaging 18.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 8.6 assists with elevated shooting numbers as he carries less of the scoring burden. Cleveland goes into Sunday’s game with a 36-21 record, good for third-best in the Eastern Conference.
Cavaliers vs. Thunder: Know your live streams
FuboTV (free trial): FuboTV offers the most extensive package of live sports with rates competitive with DirecTV. The FuboTV Pro ($48.99 first month), Elite ($53.99) and Deluxe ($73.99) all come with first-month discounts. Monthly rates rise to $73.99, $83.99 and $103.99 after the first-month discount.
DirecTV (free trial): DirecTV offers a 5-day free trial and a total of $30 off over the first three full months for the Choice Package, which includes 125-plus channels and access to ESPN Unlimited, a $29.99 standalone value featuring all ESPN channels and ESPN+.
SlingTV (low intro rate): First full month of streaming runs as low as $29.99 with current offer for 50% off Sling’s Orange & Blue Plan. Day passes are also available for 24 hours ($4.99), as well as three-day ($9.99) and seven-day access ($14.99).
ESPN Unlimited ($29.99 bundle): ESPN has a new, standalone package that includes ABC broadcasts, all of ESPN’s sports channels, and access to ESPN+. For a limited time, ESPN can be bundled with Disney Plus and Hulu for $29.99 per month. This package is included free in select FuboTV and DirecTV plans, along with other TV providers.