How to watch Rockets vs. Nuggets online for free

Access free live streams of the NBA Cup from anywhere in the world.
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TL;DR: Live stream Houston Rockets vs. Denver Nuggets in the NBA Cup for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


We know not everyone is convinced by the NBA Cup, but are we really complaining about more big games between the best sides? I don't know about you, but I'm excited to see the Rockets face off against the Nuggets for top spot in their group.

If you want to watch Rockets vs. Nuggets in the NBA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.


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When is Rockets vs. Nuggets?

Rockets vs. Nuggets in the NBA Cup starts at 9:30 p.m. ET on Nov. 21. This game takes place at the Toyota Center.

How to watch Rockets vs. Nuggets for free

Rockets vs. Nuggets in the NBA Cup is available to live stream for free with a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime.

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This free live stream is geo-restricted to the UK and U.S., but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK or U.S., meaning you can access free live streams of the NBA from anywhere in the world.

Stream the NBA for free by following these simple steps:

  1. Sign up for a 30-day trial of Amazon Prime (if you're not already a member)

  2. Subscribe to a VPN (like ExpressVPN)

  3. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  4. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK or U.S.

  5. Watch the NBA from anywhere in the world on Prime Video

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$12.95 only at ExpressVPN (with money-back guarantee)

The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer money-back guarantees or free trials. By leveraging these offers, you can watch NBA live streams without actually spending anything. This clearly isn't a long-term solution, but it does mean you can watch select games from the NBA Cup before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the NBA?

ExpressVPN is the best service for accessing free live streams on platforms like Prime Video, for a number of reasons:

  • Servers in 105 countries

  • Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

  • Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

  • Fast connection speeds free from throttling

  • Up to eight simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.95 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

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