WATCH Rockets vs. Clippers Live Stream Online, Western Conference Semifinals & NBA Playoffs: Listen To Free Game 3 Coverage, Championship Rankings

It's finally that time of year - the NBA playoffs are here!

The Houston Rockets vs. the Los Angeles Clippers battle it out on the court in Game 3 of the continued 2015 playoff series on Friday, May 8 at 10:30 p.m. EST at the Staples Center in California. Read on to see where fans can watch and listen to a live stream of the Western Conference Semifinals online and catch up-to-date feeds and coverage on highlight plays and scores.

Review a thorough preview of the highly-anticipated playoff game at FoxSports.

Earlier this week, CBSSports reporter Matt Moore offered an updated power ranking breakdown for the eight remaining teams:

Clippers (3): "As good as the Clippers have to feel, defeating the defending champs after going down 2-1, then 3-2, they are now facing a series in which they won't have home court, are facing a team with similar athleticism and Chris Paul is hurting. The Clippers are so front-heavy and bench-awful that they have to play their starters crazy minutes... Their starting unit played over 300 minutes more than the second-highest lineup in minutes. The Clippers' top six players in minutes have played 1,467 minutes together in the playoffs alone. The Rockets' top six have played just 910 together. It's not just the games. It's the minutes... That said, if they get past the Rockets, they're the one team left that should concern the Warriors, and they'll feel like they can beat anyone."

Rockets (2): "Houston looked awesome in Round 1 and while the Rockets now have to get used to playing a team that defends, they still put together an impressive performance. Now they face a Clippers team exhausted from their first-round series with the Spurs, with Chris Paul less than 100 percent after his hamstring injury. Houston can beat any team left in the field ... except the Warriors, who are a nightmare matchup."

Heading into Game 3, the series is currently tied 1-1.

The game will be broadcasted live on local sports channel ESPN, but fans can also listen in on the radio at 830 WCCO, WIBC, ESPN 92.9, KOGT, and KKNW.

Also check out championship bracket predictions over at Bleacher Report.  

For complete NBA standings for the regular 2012-2013 season, check out NBA.com.

Get more info and details on the entire NBA playoffs season. 

For fans who want to try out a free live stream (which may mean downloading a torrent), click here. Or try this other option... 

For a one-time fee, fans can access a NBA All-Access Member pass.

ESPN, ESPN Scoreboard, SBNation, and NBA TV are both good sources for up-to-date game coverage and feeds.

For more team radio station affiliates: Clippers and Rockets.

And official NBA team websites: Clippers and Rockets.

Enjoy the semifinals basketball game!