How to watch Rockets vs. Magic online for free

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


There's more NBA action up on Prime Video today, with Houston Rockets going on the road to face Orlando Magic. Houston have had a stronger season so far, currently third in the Western Conference standings. Orlando, meanwhile, are placed seventh in the Eastern Conference. But it's far from a foregone conclusion.

Both teams are on a two-game winning streak, with the Magic snatching narrow wins against the Lakers and Clippers. Can the Magic do the same against even tougher competition?


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

When is Rockets vs. Magic?

Houston Rockets vs. Orlando Magic in the NBA starts at 7.30 p.m. ET on Feb. 26. This game takes place at the Kia Center in Orlando, FL.

How to watch Rockets vs. Magic for free

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

This free live stream is geo-restricted to the U.S. and UK, 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 U.S. or UK, 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

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

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$12.99 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 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 10 simultaneous connections

  • 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan 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 $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream the NBA for free with ExpressVPN.

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