ESPN and NBA Shows Available on DISNEY+

Anywhere you go in the Philippines, you're bound to see a basketball court. It doesn't have to be fancy, a simple hoop means hours of fun for Filipinos.  Not surprising because we love it that much, that includes the NBA.

These days, you can access it anywhere using the Disney+ app.  This means your favorite teams are just a click away as ESPN becomes available on Disney. This season starts with an opener with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat, then LA Lakers versus Golden State Warriors on October 22 (today). The next one is Cleveland Cavaliers versus Philadelphia 76ers, and Denver Nuggets versus Oklahoma City Thunders on October 23. We got first dibs on the tip off event they hosted at the Dave and Busters branch in Opus Mall in Quezon City.

In the LAKERS GSW game, GSW was doing good with Steph Curry punishing folks from the 3 point area, while the Lakers did good in rebounds and plays courtesy of Walker Kessler. Things heated up between Docic and Lendeborg because yes, it's getting physical between the two. Things got quiet though after an almost half court shot courtesy of DOCIC that went in, punishing them with a huge double digit lead in the first half. In the end, score was 127-105, people wept seeing that huge win from the Lakers.

There's also the Christmas Games happening this year between San Antonio Spurs (my fave team) and the New York Knicks (this year's champ!) plus the LA Lakers versus Philadelphia 76ers with Lebron James pitting against his former team, that's going to be exciting! 

There's also the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and the NBA Finals which you can watch on demand. You can also watch the pre game and post game shows with commentaries of your favorite NBA players, that's awesome! As they say, ITO ANG HOME COURT MO!

Aside from NBA shows, the UFC, NFL and more games will be at the Disney+ app. Go sub if you can! 

How NOT To Miss The NBA Finals

In a land composed of 7,107 islands, 96.1 Million people and streets lined up with basketball courts in almost every street corner, I guess the world has taken notice that the Philippines is also crazy about the NBA Finals. In my timeline alone, I've seen friends place bets, boyfriends and girlfriends take sides and siblings not talking anymore on the dinner table. Two things, you are either a Spurs fan (like me)... or for Miami Heat (who we think is going to lose Game 3 *insert your sad face here*). Not everyone gets to watch the games because it is streamed live in the morning. It also happens right when everybody is already at work. Ha!

You won't be able to concentrate on what you're doing. Since the standing is already 1-1, the games 3 & 4 is happening in Miami and you still have no idea if Kahwi Leonard and Chris Bosh will step up the plate or improve their free throw shots, you just have to know who will win game number 3. Well lo and behold since it's a work day... so you can't file your hard earned leave credits just for that plus imagine the pile of documents that'll end up on your table the next day. Well, how about if I tell you there's actually a way to watch the FINALS... LIVE, ON DEMAND and in HD? Here's how...

1.) Just go to www.smart.com.ph/nba and choose to use Smart Prepaid, Postpaid or Smart Bro Prepaid/Postpaid plans.

2.) Make sure you have enough Prepaid load on your account. If you are on Post Paid, it'll reflect on your next bill. Go to https://epins.gamex.ph/ and click on the NBA League Pass logo as seen below.

3.) It will redirect you to a loading page, remember this is only exclusive for Smart, Talk N Text and Sun Cellular. Choose the denomination and press Add to Cart, choose Checkout then input your Smart, Talk N Text and Sun Cellular number.

4.) After submitting your number, it'll send you a verification code. Send this particular verification code to 3161. Once it's successful, it'll send you the Promotion Code through SMS together with the purchase details. Go to https://epins.gamex.ph/nbaleaguepass and see the instructions how to watch the games. Noticed anything? You didn't even HAVE a credit card for this transaction yet you can watch and purchase this service. Isn't that amazing?

Now all I've gotta do is to wait for the game to start. The site also has the schedules on it so all you need to do is wait for 9PM Eastern Standard Time. In the mean time, you can enjoy the Finals Game 3 Preview which contains an analysis of Game 2 and things to look out for (like players and plays) on Game 3 in Miami. It's going to be a tough one for the Spurs since the Miami Heat hasn't lost a single game in their turf. The home court advantage is there but remember, the Spurs already did beat them in Game 1. The testosterone levels are creeping in. If you missed the next few games, you won't be sad because you can always watch it on HD without even using your credit cards. Unless you swiped and bet against the Spurs of course! :P

One good thing is that Smart, Talk N Text and Sun Cellular let's you experience this and more on mobile LTE plans too because they are the Official Mobile Broadband Partners of the NBA!

As for me... My mobile phone and tablet is ready with NBA GAME TIME.

NBA Game Time is available in Apple Store and Google Play

See you at the games! It's starting... and I'm gonna watch this all on HD! The Spurs is also leading! Awesome! :) 

/*Credits to photos belong to NBA, their owners and not mine.

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Never Miss A Moment Of The NBA Playoffs!

Have you seen Lebron's foul trouble right in the third quarter? Have you seen that player who blew kisses at him while getting a closeup on the court? For those of us who woke up early for the playoffs, we're lucky. For those who woke up late or had to go to work, well... don't worry because I've got the best solution for you. Have you heard of NBA League Pass?

Smart, the country's biggest network and Smart Bro the official mobile broadband partner of NBA in the Philippines just got you hooked up as they offer the NBA League Pass available for Post Paid or Prepaid subscribers. With the NBA League Pass, Filipinos can now watch the games LIVE, or watch it on demand HD whether it's for an NBA regular season, the Playoffs, Finals, All-Star Weekend and a couple and more selected preseason games. Aside from that, previous games that might not be played on public TV or cable can be seen on the NBA Archive. Isn't that neat? :)

For prepaid subscribers, make sure you have enough load for this purchase. For postpaid subscribers, it will be reflected on your bill. This means, you don't really need a credit card to get this gig going. If you want to purchase the NBA League Pass with the Smart ePins portal Gamex.ph, Smart, Talk ‘N Text and Sun Cellular, just to go to www.smart.com.ph/nba and follow the purchase instructions there. If you want an NBA League Pass for the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, it only costs Php 800. If you want the NBA League Pass for the Finals, it only costs Php 600 to get exclusive access. It will then be deducted from the prepaid load you have or charged to the bill upon purchase. The NBA League Pass is accessible through mobile or desktop at http://watch.nba.com/nba/. Make sure you get one before the games because we have to know if the Spurs wins. Of course they will! :P

Oh and before I forget, aside from purchasing via ePins, Smart also has some new bundled plans with the NBA League Pass in its new subscriptions. You can check that out on smart.com.ph/nba. I've heard the Smart Unlisurf plans at P999, P1500, P2000, P3000 have it. The LTE Plan 999 too. Don't take my word for it, just go ahead and visit their centers or call them for more details!

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