How to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game Tonight: Start Time, Live Stream

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Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs are underway and the Cavs face the Celtics tonight. Here's how to watch Game 1.

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Boston tonight to face the Celtics in Game 1 of their NBA conference semifinals series. With Jayson Tatum leading the charge, Boston is looking to make it back to the conference finals for a sixth time in the past eight years. Tip-off from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Watch Today's Game on Sling TV

After the top-seeded Celtics won their 5-game series against the Miami Heat, Boston will now play their first game in six days. The Cleveland Cavaliers enter tonight's matchup fresh off a Game 7 win over the Orlando Magic. For Cleveland, this marks a return to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since the 2017-18 season when they made the finals.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoff game, including the full series schedule and best Game 1 livestream options.

How to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoff Series Without Cable

The best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics will be televised between TNT, ABC and ESPN. If you don't have cable, you can watch Game 1 on TNT tonight with a live TV streaming subscription to Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Max.

Watch the Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game on Sling TV

Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering 50% off your first month — bringing the Orange package with TNT down to just $20 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package to $30. Sling TV comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording the 2024 NBA Playoffs if you're not home to watch it live.

NBA Playoffs on Sling TV

NBA Playoffs on Sling TV
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NBA Playoffs on Sling TV

With its Orange + Blue plan, Sling TV offers access to ESPN, TNT and ABC to watch the 2024 NBA Playoffs without cable. For NBA TV you'll also need the $11 Sports Extras add-on. Right now, Sling Orange + Blue is $25 off your first month.

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You can also save $30 when you prepay $90 for three months of the Sling TV Orange tier.

Watch the Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game for Free on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch the Cavaliers vs. Celtics game with Hulu + Live TV, which comes with access to more than 95 live channels, including TNT, ABC and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. After a three-day free trial, prices start at $76.99 per month and subscriptions come with Hulu’s entire streaming library, Disney+ and ESPN+ included for free.

NBA Playoffs on Hulu + Live TV

NBA Playoffs on Hulu + Live TV
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NBA Playoffs on Hulu + Live TV

Catch all the action on ABC, ESPN and TNT with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV. You'll also get access to over 90 live channels plus Hulu’s entire streaming library now with access to Disney+ and ESPN+.

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Watch the Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game on Max

2024 NBA Playoff games on TNT and TBS are available to stream on Max. You can watch the Cavaliers vs. Celtics game in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos surround sound with the B/R Sports Add-On. The ad-supported plan for Max costs $9.99 per month.

Watch NBA Playoffs on Max

Watch NBA Playoffs on Max
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Watch NBA Playoffs on Max

Stream select NBA games live in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos surround sound with Max's B/R Sports Add-On.

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What time is the Cavaliers vs. Celtics NBA Playoff game today?

Game 1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Conference Semifinals will be played on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Schedule

The Eastern Conference semifinals series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics starts on Tuesday, May 7 2024. Here is the full schedule to catch all the NBA action.

GAME 1: Tuesday, May 7, Cavaliers at Celtics, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)

GAME 2: Thursday, May 9, Cavaliers at Celtics, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)

GAME 3: Saturday, May 11, Celtics at Cavaliers, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)

GAME 4: Monday, May 13, Celtics at Cavaliers, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)

GAME 5: Wednesday, May 15, Cavaliers at Celtics (TBD)*

GAME 6: Friday, May 17, Celtics at Cavaliers (TBD)*

GAME 7: Sunday, May 19, Cavaliers at Celtics (TBD)*

* = If necessary

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