Where To Watch 2024 NBA Playoffs Live In Auckland, NZ
If One of The Following Applies To You - This Guide Will Prepare You For The 2024 NBA Playoffs (experienced In Auckland, NZ)
You are a fan of the NBA, or a NBA team.
You are searching for a bar or venue to watch the NBA playoffs live on TV in Auckland, New Zealand.
You are a NZ local confused about where/how to stream the NBA playoffs.
You are a cruise ship visitor in Auckland looking for a Sports Bar to watch the NBA playoffs.
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#1) Option: Sky Sports Now Package
When we moved to NZ in 2023 we found it difficult to watch North American or European sports because . . . (1) the time zone difference puts most of the games in the morning/afternoon. (2) most sports bars in NZ only show one stream across all of their TVs (usually rugby coverage on Sky Sports).
* DO NOT waste your time trying to find NBA streams on Reddit! It will lead you to an afternoon of frozen streams and headaches *
Therefore, for true NBA fans in NZ we recommend you >buy a 1 month pass< to Sky Sports Now NZ.
Sky Sports Now Gives You Access To:
ESPN 1 + 2 - Home of the 2024 NBA Playoffs in NZ/AUS
Several Sky Sports Channels - showcasing rugby and European sports
Stream the games anywhere on your phone or tablet
Start from beginning of the game feature
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Game #1: April 19th at 11am (NZ time)
NBA’s iconic brand, the Chicago Bulls (39-43) travel to the Miami Heat (46-36) for a single-game elimination match.
Both teams come into the game with multiple injuries, including Miami superstar Jimmy Butler who sprained his MCL against the 76ers.
NBA Playoffs 2024, Round 1 Matchup - Celtics vs Play-in Team
The winner of CHI @ MIA advances to play the #1 seed Boston Celtics (64-18). Boston will have home court advantage.
The series will have East Coast start times so expect morning games in Auckland, NZ
Game #2: April 19th at 1:30pm (NZ time)
The Sacramento Kings (46-36) travel to New Orleans to take on the NOLA Pelicans. Both teams are missing key players including NOLA superstar Zion Williamson.
*Sacramento eliminated Steph Curry’s Golden state warriors in their first play-in game!
NBA Playoffs 2024, Round 1 Matchup - Thunder vs Play-in Team
The winner of SAC @ NOLA will advance to play the #1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25).
The Thunder’s young team, led by Canadian superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shocked the Western Conference this year, storming to first place. They will be favoured by sportsbooks to win the series.
#2) The Right Track - Auckland CBD
Put simply, we believe the #1 location to view the NBA playoffs in Auckland is The Right Track Sports Cafe. Open from 9am-1am, you will be able to catch the most NBA playoffs games live here.
Every TV can be put on a different steam. So they can always get your game on!
Dozens of TVs + one extra-large projector screen TV.
Free customer Wifi with great speed
Daily Happy hour deals and daily food specials.
Friendly staff that will help you find the game you want to watch
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NBA Playoffs 2024, Round 1 Matchup - Clippers vs Mavericks
Bordersology highly recommends that you try to watch a game live from this series at one of Auckland’s great sports bars!
The series will have West Coast start times, meaning afternoon games in NZ. Expect this matchup to go 6-7 games, so there will be lots of viewing potential.
The #4 seed Los Angeles Clippers (51-31) have home court advantage over the #5 seed Dallas Mavericks (56-26).
This matchup is packed with NBA Superstars including . . . Luka Doncic (DAL), Kyrie Irving (DAL), Kawhi Leonard (LAC), Paul George (LAC), James Harden (LAC), Russell Westbrook (LAC).
#3) The Fox: A London Pub - Viaduct
The Fox: A London Pub is a popular sports bar in Viaduct Harbour, Auckland CBD. Opening at 11am on the Weekends and Noon during the week, plan to catch a West Coast home game like the Lakers or Clippers.
*With only one stream across all TVs, you might find yourself competing with Rugby fans for screen time.
Screens everywhere so you can always see the game.
Surround sound audio feed in the pool room and bathrooms.
Lots of gluten-free labelled food options on the menu, but standard pub food overall.
NBA Playoffs 2024, Round 1 Matchup - Lakers vs Nuggets
Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers take on the defending NBA Champion Denver Nuggets.
The Denver Nuggets have kept together their core players from the 2023 NBA Championship including superstar player Nikola Jokic and star Canadian point-guard Jamal Murray. They also have one of the deepest rosters, with elite role players at every position.
With West Coast start times in this series, NBA fans in NZ can watch playoff Lebron at the pub!
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#4) The Empire - Auckland CBD
The Empire provides the # of TV screens and beverages needed to properly enjoy an NBA game!
The only problem is that they only have one feed, so every TV is showing the same game. For example, during the NFL playoffs, they had to turn off an NHL game that someone was watching.
Lots of TVs and two projector screens.
Large selections of drinks and beers.
NGA options on the food menu
Lots of tables inside the bar and outside on their patio.
VIP deals card.
NBA Playoffs 2024, Round 1 Matchup - Suns vs Timberwolves
The Big 3 (Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker) for #6 seed Phoenix Suns (49-33) take on the #3 seed Minnesota Timberwolves (56-26).
The Suns have gone all-in on this roster. They traded away all of their future draft picks and prospects to bring Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal in on multiple-year contracts. Minnesota looks to play spoiler and hand them a first round exit in the NBA Playoffs.
This series will have central USA starting times, Auckland fans can expect games in the early afternoon.
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#5) Schapiro’s Sports Bar - Mt Eden
Located in Eden Terrace, Schapiro’s Sports Bar is a highly recommended American Sports Bar. Inspired by San Francisco style sports bars, Schapiro’s will get you in the right vibe for the NBA Playoffs!
>Shapiro’s Sports Bar Website<
See what games will be playing on their website and reserve a table
Opens at Noon so NBA fans will be able to catch West Coast home games live.
NBA Playoffs 2024, Round 1 Matchup - 76ers vs Knicks
Two iconic Eastern Conference teams battle in a best of 7 series, only one can advance.
The Philadelphia 76ers, and a healthy Joel Embiid, attempt another run at the NBA Finals. The 76ers expect to make a deep run into the playoffs. But, in his 10 NBA seasons Embiid has never made the conference finals.
#2 seed New York Knicks (50-32) have home court advantage over the #7 seed 76ers (47-35). The Knicks have been among the league’s best since acquiring OG Anunoby at the trade deadline. OG’s defensive pedigree will help them defend the 76ers, while Knicks star Jalen Brunson leads the offense.
This series will have East Coast start times, so Auckland viewers can expect morning games.
#6) The Paddington- Parnell
Leave Auckland CBD and catch the NBA Playoffs in Parnell, at The Paddington.
Opening at 10am during the week, Paddington is a great spot to watch the Eastern Conference Playoffs over breakfast. 11am on the weekends, watch Western Conference games live from the start!
NBA Playoffs 2024, Round 1 Matchup - Pacers vs Bucks
Giannis Antetokounmpo, NBA Allstar (aka the Greek Freak), will miss the start of this series. #3 seed Milwaukee Bucks (49-33) will have to lean on the all-star player they acquired at the start of this year, Damian Lillard. Lillard left his long time home in Portland to chase an NBA title with Giannis this year.
If the #6 seed Indiana Pacers (47-35) can win one of the first two games in Milwaukee, then this Bucks team might be on upset alert in the first round! Since acquiring star player Pascal Siakam from the Raptors at the deadline, the Pacers have been hard to beat. Tyrese Haliburton breakout moment?
This series will have East Coast start times, so Auckland viewers can expect morning games.
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#7) Morningside Tavern - Eden Park
Leave Auckland CBD and head to Morningside Tavern for the NBA Playoffs!
Morningside’s website boasts “We’ve got all the sports channels, if it’s not already on just ask our friendly staff to change the channel on one of our many big screens.”
Website shows which games will be available and you can book a table
20+ beers on tap
Many TV screen
Happy hour and daily specials
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NBA Playoffs 2024, Round 1 Matchup - Magic vs Cavaliers
The young, developing Orlando Magic (47-35) secured the #5 seed in this year’s Eastern Conference.
The Magic look to prove themselves against the #4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers (48-34), who have a very talented roster led by all-star Donovan Mitchell.
This series will have East Coast start times, so Auckland viewers can expect morning games.
#8) The Kingslander - Near Eden Park
Leave Auckland CBD and catch the game at the busy Kingslander Sports Bar.
Big screen TVs
“Whats-On” section of the website shows which games they will be playing + live music performances.
Themed daily specials and events.
