It's got to that stage in this Lakers vs Heat duel where we just can't predict what will happen next. Will game 6 see LeBron, Anthony and the rest finally steamroller their way to the 2020 NBA championship? Or will Jimmy Butler come up with another MVP-like triple double and take it to sudden death? What we do know, at least, is how to get an LA Lakers vs Heat live stream - and no matter where you are in the world.
Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals between the LA Lakers and Miami Heat takes place on Sunday, October 11 at 7.30pm ET / 4.30pm PT (so 12.30am BST, 10.30am AEDT). The rest of the series schedule is below.
It's being shown by ABC in the US and full streaming details can be found below - take your preferred NBA coverage wherever you are with ExpressVPN and get 30-day money back guarantee (opens in new tab).
This season marks the first time the Lakers have appeared in the finals since their title-winning 2010 team, and sees LeBron James back in the finals after a one-season hiatus. King James is facing his former team Miami Heat, whom he led to consecutive NBA titles back in 2012 and 2013.
He and Anthony Davis have, predictably, been the stars of the show so far, leading the Lakers to 116-98 and 124-114 victories in the first two encounters. The Heat got the fire going for game 3 and stormed to a 115-104 victory, with Jimmy Butler's exceptional 40-point triple double leading the way. The teams then took a win apiece on Tuesday and Friday, to set up a huge Sunday night encounter with the series set at 3-2 in the Lakers favor.
Los Angeles confirmed their place in the Finals after finishing off the Denver Nuggets fairy tale. While the Miami Heat had to wait until Game 6 to book their place in the Finals, eventually seeing off the Boston Celtics to take the Eastern Conference crown.
As it did in the 'regular' season and playoffs, all the action is taking place without fans at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex in Orlando, Florida - part of Disney World, yes, but certainly no holiday given the circumstances.
It's so far been a fascinating and unique NBA Finals series, so read on as we explain how to watch a LA Lakers vs Miami Heat live stream and catch it from anywhere in the world today.
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We have watching options for the US, Canada, UK and Australia below (as well as key information about the NBA League Pass), but if you're abroad you may not be able to watch a Lakers vs Heat live stream using your usual cable TV or streaming service, due international geo-blocking restrictions.
When this is is the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service, which lets you change your IP address - and therefore your location - when you visit a website. On top of that, it gives you the ability to reroute your device's internet connection through a server in a different country or state, thereby getting you access to coverage that might not otherwise be available - even though you may pay for it.
(opens in new tab)VPNs are good for more than watching NBA abroad, however. You're securing your online activity with a range of safety net features that keep your data private while also getting you into geo-blocked websites or Netflix regions.
2020 NBA Finals full schedule
Game 1: Lakers won 116-98
Game 2: Lakers won 124-114
Game 3: Heat won 115-104
Game 4: Lakers won 102-96
Game 5: Heat won 111-108
Game 6: Lakers at Heat - Sunday, Oct. 11, 7.30pm ET / 4.30pm PT*
Game 7: Heat at Lakers - Tuesday, Oct. 13, 9pm ET / 6pm PT*
* = if required
LA Lakers vs Miami Heat live stream: how to watch Game 6 in the US
(opens in new tab)- Sling TV (opens in new tab) from $30 per month - ABC can be added to a Sling TV subscription by adding a local channel bundle.
- AT&T Now (opens in new tab): Has numerous plans, the cheapest being $65 p/m for over 40 channels, which includes ABC as well as HBO. As ABC is only available in select markets you should check to ensure you have access to the channel's live stream.
- Hulu with Live TV $54.99 per month - Hulu with Live TV gives you access to ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX in most areas as well as to ESPN channels.
Just remember that if you already subscribe to one of these services or normally have access to ABC on your TV at home, all you need is a good VPN and you can watch the LA Lakers vs Miami Heat series live just like you would from your sofa - and our top pick, ExpressVPN, will give you 3-months free if you sign up for an annual deal (opens in new tab).
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(opens in new tab)Is NBA League Pass the best way to live stream basketball?
If you've been shopping for ways to pick up a Lakers vs Heat live stream online, then you've likely come across the NBA League Pass (opens in new tab). As the league's official streaming service, it offers coverage of plenty of games and is available all around the world.
However, if you're in the US, the NBA League Pass won't show you any of the Finals action live. That's because it's being broadcast on national TV, rendering your League Pass effectively useless.
NBA League Pass is an international service, so you'll be able to find different packages to suit international markets as well. In the UK, for example, a £24.99 annual fee gets you access to every remaining NBA game, without blackout restrictions or qualms over nationally televised broadcasts.
As ever, if you're out of the country you subscribed to NBA League Pass in, it's likely you can use a VPN to get around these restrictions - based on comprehensive testing, we rate ExpressVPN as the best (opens in new tab) and it offers a free trial so you can check it out, no strings attached.
