How to stream Rockets games in the NBA Playoffs

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The Rockets vs. Thunder is going to be one heck of a matchup. With Russell Westbrook currently favored to win the MVP, you have to imagine James Harden is looking to make an example out of him and his team in the first round.

If you're hoping to stream the Houston Rockets playoff games, you have plenty of options. Whether you want to stream them to your TV or watch them on the road on your mobile device, there are several streaming options. It doesn't matter if you have cable or you're a cord cutter. Either way, there are several streaming options that should suit just about everyone in the Houston area.

Cable Users:

If you're a cable subscriber you've got two terrific options that will allow you to stream the Rockets playoff games.

WatchESPN – This app gives you live stream access to ESPN, ESPN2, and the ABC games that air on ESPN3. This will not only give you access to many of the Houston games, but you'll have a chance to watch other NBA playoff games if you want, too. All you'll need to do is sign on to your cable provider and the app will stream the games you want to see.

The TNT App – Like with the WatchESPN app, the TNT app gives you access to any of the games that you're hoping to watch on the streaming device of your choice. All you need is your cable login, and you'll have the option of live streaming whatever is airing on both the East and West coast TNT feed.

Cord Cutters:

If you don't have cable, you know how difficult watching the Rockets without cable during the regular season can be, thanks to ROOT Sports. Luckily, the playoffs are nationally televised games, so that problem doesn't exist, and you'll be free to watch the Rockets as they progress through the playoffs. With that in mind, here are some options of places you can watch the playoffs.

Sling TV – Sling TV has packages that start at $20 that include many channels such as ESPN, TNT, and AMC. You can add on ABC for $5/month in the Broadcast Extra package. As Sling TV offers the ABC live stream in Houston, you'll be able to watch the Rockets with no delays on devices like Roku, Chromecast, and even your smart phone or Xbox One. A free one-week trial is also available.

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PlayStation Vue – PS Vue also offers the live stream of ABC in Houston, for $30/month with 45 other channels. ESPN and TNT are included in this package. If you want NBA TV you can get that by choosing one of the other three packages, which offer even more channels. PlayStation Vue does have mobile restrictions, which block access away from home, but you can use the WatchESPN app to stream your ABC games, and avoid those restrictions. Vue offers a 5-day trial to new members.

DIRECTV NOW – Like PS Vue and Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW includes the ABC live stream in Houston. In the $35/month package you'll also receive ESPN, FS1, TNT, and several other channels. NBA TV is available in an additional package. You'll get a free week upon signup.

WatchESPN – Any of the streaming services that offer ESPN or ABC can be used to login to the WatchESPN app. This gives you live stream access to both the games on ESPN and ABC (through ESPN3). This means that if you were to order Sling TV, you wouldn't have to spend that extra $5 to get ABC, as you can just watch the games through the ESPN app instead.

You can watch the Rockets or any of the other spring sports online whether you have cable or not. The previously mentioned streaming services will ensure both cord cutters and cable users stay current on the playoffs, and won't have to miss one minute of the action.