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How to watch today’s Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game: Livestream options, starting time, more
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The Denver Nuggets host the Miami Heat tonight, a rematch of the 2023 NBA Finals. Both the Heat and the Nuggets are top 5 teams this season, which means tonight’s game could be a preview of this year’s NBA Finals. Keep reading for all the ways you can watch tonight’s exciting Heat vs. Nuggets showdown.
How and when to watch the Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game
The Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets game will be played on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 at 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast live on TNT and streamed on the platforms listed below.
How to watch the Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game without cable
While most cable packages include TNT, it’s easy to watch the game if TNT isn’t included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don’t have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)
Watch the Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game free with Fubo
You can catch the game for free on Fubo. Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every nationally televised NBA game of the season. In addition to the NBA on TNT, Fubo offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games, so you’ll be able to watch more than just today’s game, all without a cable subscription.
To watch the Heat vs. Nuggets game tonight without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. Fubo’s Pro Tier is normally priced at $80 per month after your free seven-day trial, but Fubo is currently offering the first month for $60.
Sports fans will want to consider adding on the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and more channels. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all the Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, for an extra $10 per month.
Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with Fubo — you can cancel at any time.
- The Pro tier includes 187 channels, including NFL Network.
- The Fubo lookback feature allows you to watch sporting events up to 72 hours after they air live.
- Fubo includes all the channels you’ll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Stream the Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets game on Sling TV
One of the most cost-effective ways to stream NBA games this year, and still get access to local programming, is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer’s Orange + Blue tier offers access to 46 channels, including TNT and ESPN, plus local ABC and NBC affiliates (where available). Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all the season’s top NFL matchups.
That plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a 50% off promotion for your first month, so you’ll pay just $30. You can learn more by tapping the button below.
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local ABC, NBC and Fox affiliates (when available) and more.
- You get access to most local NBA games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- You’ll get access to ESPN, NBC and Fox-aired NFL games next season.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
For NBA fans who want to watch out-of-market NBA games this season, the Sling TV Orange + NBA League Pass bundle gives all access to the NBA this season. With the Sling TV Orange + NBA League Pass bundle, you’ll get access to 32 channels including ESPN, TNT and more, every out-of-market game (subject to local blackouts), 50 hours of DVR, ABC games also available on ESPN3.
Note: There are blackout games on NBA League Pass, which means your local NBA games and all nationally televised games, will be available three hours after they’ve aired. However, you’ll be able to watch tonight’s Heat vs. Nuggets game live on TNT with your Sling TV Orange subscription.
Sling TV Orange + NBA League Pass is currently priced at $50 per month for six months ($55 per month afterward), or you can add the NBA League Pass to your Sling TV Orange + Blue tier subscription for $10 for the first month ($15 per month afterward).
Top features of Sling TV Orange + NBA League Pass:
- You get access to most local NBA and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
- All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage, perfect for recording all the biggest games of the season.
- With Sling TV Orange + NBA League Pass, you’ll get access to all the NBA games you want to watch (minus local blackout games), plus programs airing on CNN, TNT, TBS, A&E and more. It’s the most cost-effective way to watch out-of-market NBA games and cable programming.
Watch the Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game on Hulu + Live TV
You can watch tonight’s NBA game, plus more basketball games this season, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including TNT and ESPN. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every nationally televised game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including “NFL Total Access” and the Emmy-nominated show “Good Morning Football”) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.
Watch the Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets NBA game on demand free with NBA League Pass
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If you want to catch out-of-market NBA games without cable, NBA League Pass gives you the most access to the most basketball games this season. With the NBA League Pass, you can watch out-of-market games live and on-demand, plus get round-the-clock NBA TV coverage. With an upgraded NBA League Pass Premium subscription, you get everything included in the NBA League Pass, plus you’ll be able to stream live and on-demand games on up to three different devices at a time — and get access to the in-arena stream for the game of your choice.
NBA League Pass is currently priced at $15 per month. NBA League Pass Premium costs $23 per month. NBA League Pass offers a seven-day free trial.
Note: NBA League Pass has some blackout games, which means certain local games and all nationally broadcast games (including tonight’s Lakers vs. Clippers game) will be available three hours after the live broadcast. All subscription tiers include access to live radio broadcasts of all NBA games.
Gear up for tonight’s game: See Fanatics entire NBA collection
Since both the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets are on a path toward the playoffs, now is a good time to gear up for tonight’s game, the rest of the 2023-4 NBA regular season and the playoffs. Fanatics has a terrific selection of the latest NBA gear and merch, including player jerseys, retro-inspired bomber jackets, NBA gear for babies and kids, and stylish NBA fan gear designed specifically for women.
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A government shutdown could occur on Dec. 21. Here’s what services and payments could be impacted.
With a federal spending bill now scrapped, the U.S. faces a possible government shutdown that could begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21, when current funding is set to lapse. That raises questions about what types of services and payments could be impacted just days before the holidays.
A looming shutdown stems from controversy over a spending bill that would have extended funding through March 14, but which was nixed by House Speaker Mike Johnson after some Republicans — including President-elect Donald Trump — objected to billions of dollars in spending that had been added to the bill.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a billionaire who spent almost $300 million to back Trump and other Republican candidates in the November election, had also voiced opposition to the spending bill, which he called “terrible.” When the measure was scrapped, Musk proclaimed on X, “The voice of the people has triumphed!”
Without congressional approval for new spending, federal agencies are typically barred from doling out money, although there are some exceptions, such as activities to protect life and property. At the same time, agencies must make decisions about which workers will stay on the job, which can lead to varying impacts on government operations.
“Shutdowns can be disruptive, leading to delays in processing applications for passports, small business loans or government benefits,” David Wessel, senior fellow in economic studies at the Brookings Institution, wrote earlier this year in a blog post.
Here’s what could be impacted if the U.S. government shuts down on Dec. 21.
What happens if there is a government shutdown?
If the federal government shuts down, many government workers will be furloughed, although those providing essential services such as law enforcement and air traffic control will continue to report to their jobs.
However, none of those federal workers would get paid until Congress approves a new spending bill. After the shutdown ends, workers will receive retroactive paychecks covering the days they were furloughed or had to work without pay, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
That could create hardships for some government workers, as occurred during a shutdown that stretched for more than 30 days, starting on Dec. 22, 2018. During that stoppage, many federal workers turned to food pantries and other forms of aid to get through the several weeks when they didn’t receive paychecks.
Is Social Security affected by a government shutdown?
The nation’s 67 million Social Security recipients would continue to receive their checks even if the government closes for business. Medicare will also continue to operate, which means seniors covered by the health care plan won’t have their medications or treatments impacted.
That’s because both Social Security and Medicare benefits are authorized by laws that don’t require annual approval.
Even so, Social Security’s administrative budget is discretionary, which means it needs approval from Congress, according to the AARP. As a result, some services offered by the Social Security Administration could be impacted in a shutdown, such as benefit verification and new applications for benefits, the group says.
Would a government shutdown affect the TSA or air travel?
With millions of Americans expected to travel over the holidays, there are plenty of questions about how a shutdown could impact air travel. Because they provide essential services, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration agents would be required to work without pay.
However, there could be “significant delays and longer wait times for travelers at airports across the country, based on what occurred during previous shutdowns,” the Department of Homeland Security warned last year ahead of a potential shutdown.
Does the USPS deliver mail in a government shutdown?
Yes, because the U.S. Postal Service is an independent agency. In previous shutdowns, operations have continued. That means mail would still be delivered, and post offices will remain open.
Does the military get paid in a government shutdown?
Active-duty members of the military and federal law enforcement would continue to work, but would not be paid until Congress signs off on new spending. But most civilian personnel working for the U.S. Department of Defense would be furloughed.
Veterans Affairs and the Defense Department are expected to start alerting workers about shutdown protocols on Thursday, according to the Military Times. The impact would likely be felt in the first week of January when the first military paychecks of 2025 will be deposited, which are scheduled to include a 4.5% pay increase for all troops, the publication noted.
What closes in a government shutdown?
Many services would be put on hold or delayed if there is a shutdown, including environmental and food inspections by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a public policy group that focuses on federal spending.
The national parks would likely close, while the National Institutes of Health could also be impacted, the group noted. While taxes are still due, such as quarterly estimated payments due on Jan. 15, the IRS could also be impacted by furloughs, although tax filing season typically doesn’t kick off until late January.
How long could a government shutdown last?
The odds of a government shutdown have increased with the latest developments, according to Goldman Sachs analysts in a Dec. 18 research note. But, they added, “a protracted shutdown looks unlikely in our view.”
A spending measure also could be passed before the Dec. 21 deadline if Republicans can revise it to appease Trump, who objected to billions of dollars in spending added to the bill, Goldman’s analysts added.
“Trump’s opposition was unrelated to the main components — he stated support for the spending extension, and the disaster and agricultural aid — so it is possible that a revised package could still pass before” the deadline, they wrote.
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