NBA: Live Games & Scores — Your Ultimate Court-Side Connection
Experience the pulse of the league with live streaming, real-time stats, and personalized updates for your favorite teams and players. Unlock the full power of the season with League Pass and exclusive rewards through NBA ID.
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NBA app screen showing live basketball game scores and broadcasting channels
NBA app interface displaying a live basketball game stream and game statistics
NBA mobile app interface displaying live basketball channels and Emirates NBA Cup game highlights
NBA app interface showing latest league news and player moments featuring LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Experience the League Like Never Before
The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 21M+ users.
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Live Games & On-Demand
Stream out-of-market games live or download for offline viewing to ensure you never miss a highlight-reel dunk.
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Your Personalized NBA ID
Follow your favorite players for real-time alerts and unlock exclusive rewards, badges, and member-only gear.
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Advanced Second-Screen Stats
Elevate your viewing with live data overlays, player trends, and 'Hoopervision' designed for the tech-savvy fan.
Review Analysis
Insights from user reviews.
Sentiment Score
28%
Negative
Summary
The app receives largely negative feedback from users, resulting in a global sentiment score of 28/100. While some users appreciate recent usability improvements and the addition of features like score hiding, the overall experience is plagued by persistent technical issues. Many subscribers express frustration over ads appearing despite paid subscriptions, and a critical bug causes the new resume feature (introduced in recent updates) to repeatedly pop up during playback, often leading to videos restarting from the beginning. Additionally, common complaints include poor video quality, frequent app crashes, login problems where the app fails to recognize paid subscriptions, and a confusing user interface with missing essential features like team standings.
Common Themes
Video Quality & Streaming Issues(12)
App Stability & Performance(10)
Playback & Resume Functionality(9)
User Interface & Navigation(8)
Overall App Experience(7)
Login & Subscription Recognition(5)
Ads on Paid Subscription(4)
About the app
Everything you need to know about NBA: Live Games & Scores.
Description
The NBA App is your home for the season.
Tap to watch live games and get free, instant access to the latest schedule, scores, highlights, news, and behind the scenes stories from across the National Basketball Association.
In the free NBA App, fans get access to:
- Live scores, stats and standings
- The latest basketball news, highlights, game previews and recaps.
- The full season schedule and details on where to watch every NBA game*
- Stories from across the NBA to bring you closer to the action.
- Live channels streaming around the clock basketball coverage, highlights, studio shows, and more.
- Personalized live updates on your favorite teams and players
- Live free access to postgame press conferences after every game
- Play free games to test your basketball knowledge with NBA Play
*Fans will be guided to log in or subscribe to the appropriate streaming service including ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video, and NBA League Pass for out-of-market games.
Want even more? Watch live games with NBA League Pass and stream your favorite NBA teams and players.
NBA League Pass subscribers have access to:
- Streaming NBA games live and on-demand.*
- Alternate streams including Data Mode and NBA Hoopervision
- Local language broadcasts
- Overlays with player stats, scores of other games, and live odds without leaving the game
- Mobile optimized game streams for phones and tablets
- Access to stream the reimagined NBA TV
- Access to the NBA archives to stream the most memorable games and moments.
League Pass Premium subscribers get access to:
- Gametime is anytime with download for later to watch NBA games on the go or offline.
- Commercial free viewing on up to 3 devices
- In-Arena Entertainment at game breaks, so you feel like you are there.
** Blackouts and restrictions apply in the US and Canada.
NBA ID has rewards for every fan. Sign up and get access to:
- Member-only benefits like free ticket giveaways and sports merch deals
- Free live game nights and exclusive content
- Daily fan perks during NBA ID Member Days
- Upgraded fan experiences at NBA events
- Voting on top league moments and influence the game
- Earning badges that show off your fandom
Play free games with NBA play to test your basketball knowledge and show how well you know the sport. Games include:
- Full Court Guess
- Hoop Connect
- NBA IQ
- NBA Rank
- Player Path
- NBA Blast
- Trivia
Get the best free NBA coverage, including pre-season games, global games, NBA Emirates NBA Cup, Christmas Day games, NBA All-Star Weekend and All-Star Game, NBA Playoff games, NBA Finals, NBA Draft, NBA Summer League, and NBA 2K League. The official NBA app features highlights of every shot, dunk, nothing but net, and more from the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Indiana Pacers, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, and Washington Wizards.
Current NBA League Pass and NBA TV subscribers can access their subscription by logging into the app.
Purchase NBA League Pass or NBA TV, and you will be automatically billed through Apple every 30 days (monthly packages) or every 365 days (annual packages) until you cancel your subscription. Refunds are not available after subscriptions have been activated.
Please visit support.watch.nba.com to contact the support team if you are experiencing any issues.
Terms of Use: http://www.nba.com/news/termsofuse
Privacy Policy: http://www.nba.com/news/privacy_policy.html
Latest Version
120706
Size
258.0 MB
First Released
Oct 27, 2020
Don't Just Watch the Game—Live It.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about NBA: Live Games & Scores
What content is available for free in the NBA App?
The free NBA App provides live scores, stats, standings, news, highlights, game previews, recaps, full schedule, stories, 24/7 live channels, personalized updates, postgame press conferences, and free NBA Play games.
Can I watch live NBA games directly within the NBA App?
Yes, you can watch live NBA games in the NBA App. Fans are guided to log in or subscribe to appropriate streaming services like NBA League Pass, ABC, ESPN, NBC, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video.
What features does an NBA League Pass subscription offer within the NBA App?
NBA League Pass subscribers access live and on-demand NBA games, alternate streams like Data Mode and Hoopervision, local language broadcasts, player stats overlays, mobile-optimized streams, reimagined NBA TV, and the NBA archives.
What additional benefits does an NBA League Pass Premium subscription include?
NBA League Pass Premium subscribers gain access to game downloads for offline viewing, commercial-free viewing on up to three devices, and In-Arena Entertainment during game breaks.
Does NBA League Pass have blackout restrictions in the NBA App?
Yes, NBA League Pass has blackout restrictions. These restrictions apply in both the United States and Canada for certain games.
What are the benefits of signing up for NBA ID in the NBA App?
NBA ID provides member-only benefits including free ticket giveaways, sports merch deals, free live game nights, exclusive content, daily fan perks during NBA ID Member Days, upgraded experiences at NBA events, voting, and earning fandom badges.
How do users subscribe to NBA League Pass or NBA TV through the NBA App?
Users purchase NBA League Pass or NBA TV directly through the NBA App. Subscriptions are billed automatically via Apple every 30 days (monthly) or 365 days (annually) until cancellation.
Does the NBA App offer refunds for NBA League Pass or NBA TV subscriptions?
No, the NBA App does not offer refunds for NBA League Pass or NBA TV subscriptions. Refunds are not available after subscriptions have been activated.
How can users contact support for the NBA App if they experience issues?
Users can contact the support team for the NBA App by visiting support.watch.nba.com. This website provides assistance for any issues encountered.
What free games are available to play in the NBA App?
The NBA App offers free games to test basketball knowledge, including Full Court Guess, Hoop Connect, NBA IQ, NBA Rank, Player Path, NBA Blast, and Trivia.
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