Heres why you couldnt watch the Cavaliers-Magic playoff game and what to do for Game 3 [Video]

Because of the number of games in the first round, the NBA airs a handful of games nationally on NBA TV while giving the team’s local TV partner exclusive in-market broadcast rights. That’s what’s happening in the Cleveland-Orlando matchup and the Indiana Pacers-Milwaukee Bucks series, too. If you’re TV provider doesn’t carry Bally Sports Ohio, you will be locked out, even if it does carry NBA TV.