You can watch NBA games for free through several legal options:

• Over-the-air antenna: Some NBA playoff games and all NBA Finals games are broadcast on ABC, which is available free via an antenna

• Free live streams on Ran.de and Joyn (Germany): Select NBA games, including playoff games, are streamed free on Ran.de and Joyn in Germany. You can watch these streams live on their websites or apps

. Using a VPN to connect to a German server can allow access from outside Germany

• NBA App - NBA CrunchTime: The NBA app offers a free feature called NBA CrunchTime, which shows live highlights and final minutes of close games. This is free in the U.S. and does not require a League Pass subscription

• Free trials of streaming services: Platforms like YouTube TV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, and Prime Video Channels offer free trial periods (ranging from 5 to 30 days) during which you can watch NBA games live

• Free-to-air TV in some countries: In Germany, ProSieben MAXX broadcasts some NBA games live on free TV, and these are also streamed free on Joyn

Be cautious about unofficial streaming sites, as they may be illegal or unsafe

. In summary, the best free legal options are watching games on ABC with an antenna, using the NBA app for highlights, accessing free streams on Ran.de/Joyn if you are in or can connect to Germany, or signing up for free trials of streaming services that carry NBA channels