You can watch the NBA Playoffs for free through several methods, depending on your location and willingness to use certain tools:

• In Germany, the NBA Playoffs are available to stream for free on Ran.de, including key games like the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Denver Nuggets Game 7. This service is geo-restricted to Germany, but you can access it from anywhere worldwide by using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) set to a German server, such as ExpressVPN

• In the United States, some NBA Playoff games, including the NBA Finals, are broadcast on ABC, which is available over-the-air for free with an antenna. This allows you to watch some playoff matchups without a cable subscription

• Some streaming platforms like YouTube TV offer free trials that allow you to watch NBA Playoffs games live. You can start a free trial, watch the games, and cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges

• Additionally, some free streaming options may be found on platforms like FOX and Tubi, which occasionally stream NBA Playoff games live for free

To summarize, the best ways to watch the NBA Playoffs for free are:

• Use a free over-the-air antenna to watch games broadcast on ABC in the US.
• Stream games for free on Ran.de if you use a VPN to appear in Germany.
• Take advantage of free trial offers from streaming services like YouTube TV.
• Check for free streams on platforms such as FOX and Tubi.

Using a VPN is often necessary to bypass geographic restrictions on free streams, and free trials require timely cancellation to avoid fees