Bucks vs Nets live stream: how to watch NBA playoff series 2021 online from anywhere

The superstars are out in force for this most tantalizing of conference semifinals, as the Nets, the team with the most devastating offense in the first round, meet the Bucks, who had the meanest defense. It quite simply couldn't be more perfectly poised, so read on as we explain how to get a Bucks vs Nets live stream and watch the NBA playoffs series online from anywhere.

Giannis, Durant, Harden, Irving... it's a roll call of NBA royalty, and this series could be one of the highlights of the playoffs.

Bucks vs Nets live stream 2021

Dates: June 5-TBD

Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin / Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York

TV channel: TNT, ESPN

US live stream: stream TNT and ESPN live with Sling TV discount or a FREE FuboTV trial

Global live stream: Sky Sports (UK) | TSN (CAN) | Kayo Sports FREE trial (AUS)

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Milwaukee took the regular season series by two games to one, though they managed to avoid facing the holy trinity of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving on all three occasions, with Harden not featuring in either of the Nets' two defeats.

We all know about Brooklyn's offensive prowess, but that defense continues to be a weak spot. The Celtics took full advantage in Game 3 and should perhaps have punished the Nets in Game 4 too.

Mike Budenholzer and his men, meanwhile, will feel like an almighty weight has been lifted from their shoulders, after sweeping the Heat a year after going down 4-1 to them in the conference semifinals.

It's a must-watch series, so read on for how to watch the Bucks vs Nets series online and get an NBA playoffs live stream from anywhere.

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Bucks vs Nets: schedule and TV channels

Here's how this conference semifinals NBA playoff series between Milwaukee and Brooklyn looks:

Game 1: Saturday, June 5 at 7.30pm ET / 4.30pm PT on TNT
Game 2: Monday, June 7 at 7.30pm ET / 4.30pm PT on TNT
Game 3: TBD on TBD
Game 4: TBD on TBD
Game 5: TBD on TBD (if required)
Game 6: TBD on TBD (if required)
Game 7: TBD on TBD (if required)

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How to watch NBA playoffs from outside your country

Scroll down for all the ways you can watch the Bucks vs Nets series online in a number of countries around the world. But first, you should know that if you're abroad at any point during the postseason, you probably won't be able to watch the NBA playoffs like you normally would at home.

This is because of geo-blocking, a digital restriction that means certain streaming services are only accessible in the region they're based in.

The simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service to change your IP address to a different location. This will generally let you tune in to your local coverage, just as you would from home, and means you don't have to trawl the sketchier corners of the internet for an illegal stream.

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Bucks vs Nets live stream 2021: how to watch the NBA playoffs online

Coverage of the Bucks vs Nets series will be split between TNT and ESPN, which are showing the majority of the playoffs action - see above for the schedule and channel info.

If you have the channels as part of a cable package, you can also stream the action directly through the TNT website and the ESPN website.

How to watch Bucks vs Nets without cable

Cord-cutters are in luck, too, as you can get ESPN and TNT without having an expensive cable package.

Great value OTT streaming service Sling TV's Orange package costs just $35 a month and gets you ESPN and TNT, while an $11 p/m Sports Extra add-on nets you NBA TV, which is also showing some playoff games.

This combo will give you an NBA live stream for not only the Bucks vs Nets series but most of the playoffs, since ABC-covered matches are being simulcast on ESPN3, which is also part of this plan.

Better still, Sling is offering new subscribers a fantastic bargain - right now you can save big bucks with this Sling TV deal, which lets you get a whole month of Sling Orange for a mere $10. And unlike cable, cancel your subscription at any time.

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Another quality option is fuboTV, which offers ESPN, TNT, NBA TV and ABC in most major markets - all the channels you need to watch the playoffs. Packages start from $64.99 a month for the cable replacement service and there's even a FREE fuboTV trial you can try to see if it's right for you.

Out of the US and want to watch your home coverage? No worries - just use a VPN as described above.

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How to watch Bucks vs Nets: live stream NBA playoffs in Canada

Canadian basketball fans will be able to watch the entire Bucks vs Nets series on TSN and Sportsnet, which are splitting playoffs coverage in the Great White North.

If you get TSN as part of your cable deal, then you'll just be able to log in with the details of your provider and get access to an NBA playoffs live stream.

If you don't have cable, then you can subscribe to TSN on a streaming-only basis from just CA$4.99 a day or (much better value) $19.99 a month.

Similarly, you can watch Sportsnet online at no extra charge if you already subscribe to the channel as part of your TV package - or access it on a streaming-only basis, with plans starting from just CA$9.99 a month.

If you decide to subscribe or already have, remember you can take your favorite sports streaming service with you wherever you go - just try our No. 1 overall rated VPN 100% risk-free for 30-days and follow the instructions above.

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How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets: live stream NBA playoffs basketball in the UK

Basketball fans based in the UK can tune into the NBA playoffs on Sky Sports. It hasn't released its full schedule yet, but it's likely to offer at least a slice (and possibly more) of the Bucks vs Nets action.

Subscribers also get to watch on the move using the Sky Go app, which is available on nearly all modern phones, tablets, laptops, PCs and consoles.

For those without Sky, the best option is a Now Sky Sports membership, which includes all 11 channels.

The NBA League Pass, which is available for £24.99 and covers the entirety of the playoffs, is a great option for die-hard fans who want to watch as much of the postseason action as possible.

To access your usual streaming service from outside the UK, you'll need to download a good VPN as detailed above.

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Nets vs Bucks live stream 2021: how to watch NBA playoffs online in Australia

The best option for die-hard basketball fans Down Under is the NBA League Pass, which costs $39.99 per month after a 7-day FREE trial, and gets you coverage of every game of the playoffs, including the Nets vs Bucks series.

You can tune into NBA playoffs action on ESPN, which is available through Foxtel. That means you can also live stream the basketball through slick streaming platform Kayo.

Newbies can take advantage of a FREE 2-week Kayo trial to see if the service is right for them. For those who decide to keep it, Kayo price plans start from a super affordable AUD$25 a month - really good value considering how much premium live sports action it hosts.

In addition to being where to watch NBA basketball online in Australia this year, it's also your home for the F1, AFL, NRL, Super Rugby AOT, cricket and way more. Handy if you don't want to go all out on Fox.

Not in Australia? Aussies abroad looking to watch an NBA playoffs live stream should find that a good VPN helps them access their home streaming services wherever they are.