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The NBA Conference Semifinals are in full swing as the teams square off for the first game of their series. The Cavaliers head to Boston tonight to take on Jayson Tatum's Celtics for Game 1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Eastern Conference Semifinal series.
Read on to see all the ways you can watch this exciting NBA playoff game.
How and when to watch the game Cavaliers vs Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinal Series Game 1 will be played on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT). The game will be broadcast on TNT and broadcast Sling TV and the platforms listed below.
How to watch the Cavaliers vs Celtics game without cable
If your cable subscription doesn't include TNT or you've cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch today's game. Below are the platforms on which you can watch today's match live.
Save $25 on Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream the Cavaliers vs. Celtics game
One of the most cost-effective ways to stream today's NBA playoff game is through a Sling TV subscription. To watch today's game, you'll need a subscription to the Orange tier, which includes TNT and ESPN. To access more NBA playoff games, upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which includes games played on ABC.
The Orange tier is normally $40 a month, but Sling TV has an offer for new subscribers where you can get your first month for $15. The Orange + Blue tier costs $35 the first month and $60 per month thereafter. There's also an NBA Playoffs package where you can save $30 when you pre-pay for three months of service at any level. You can cancel at any time.
Note: Because Sling TV does not offer CBS, you will not be able to watch live sports broadcast by CBS, including the NFL. If you are looking for live TV streaming platform to watch all your favorite sportswe suggest a subscription to Hulu + Live TV.
Key features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, ESPN and TNT.
- Get access to NFL games airing on ESPN next season at the lowest price.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle – Watch Cavaliers vs Celtics live for free
You can watch today's match with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle. The package includes 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, local network affiliates and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch today's game, the 2024 NBA playoffs, MLB this season and NFL games broadcast on the network next season with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It is priced at $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
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NBA Playoffs 2024: Complete Playoff Schedule
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The Conference Semifinals are a best-of-seven series beginning May 4, 2024. All Eastern time.
(1) Boston vs. (4) Cleveland
• Game 1: Cavaliers vs. Celtics, Tuesday, May 7 (7 ET, TNT)
• Game 2: Cavaliers vs. Celtics, Thursday, May 9 (7 ET, ESPN)
• Game 3: Celtics vs. Cavaliers, Saturday, May 11 (8:30 ET, ABC)
• Game 4: Celtics vs. Cavaliers, Monday, May 13 (7 ET, TNT)
• Game 5: Cavaliers vs. Celtics, Wednesday, May 15 (TBD, TNT) *
• Game 6: Celtics vs. Cavaliers, Friday, May 17 (TBD, ESPN) *
• Game 7: Cavaliers vs. Celtics, Sunday, May 19 (TBD) *
Series tied 0-0
* = If necessary
(2) New York vs. (6) Indiana
• Game 1: Pacers vs. Knicks, Monday, May 6 (7:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 2: Pacers vs. Knicks, Wednesday, May 8 (8 ET, TNT)
• Game 3: Knicks vs. Pacers, Friday, May 10 (7 ET, ESPN)
• Game 4: Knicks vs. Pacers, Sunday, May 12 (3:30 ET, ABC)
• Game 5: Pacers vs. Knicks, Tuesday, May 14 (TBD, TNT) *
• Game 6: Knicks vs. Pacers, Friday, May 17 (TBD, ESPN) *
• Game 7: Pacers vs. Knicks, Sunday, May 19 (TBD) *
Series tied 0-0
* = If necessary
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City vs. (5) Dallas
• Game 1: Mavericks vs. Thunder, Tuesday, May 7 (9:30 a.m. ET, TNT)
• Game 2: Mavericks vs. Thunder, Thursday, May 9 (9:30 a.m. ET, ESPN)
• Game 3: Thunder vs. Mavericks, Saturday, May 11 (3:30 ET, ABC)
• Game 4: Thunder vs. Mavericks, Monday, May 13 (9:30 a.m. ET, TNT)
• Game 5: Mavericks vs. Thunder, Wednesday, May 15 (TBD, TNT) *
• Game 6: Thunder vs. Mavericks, Saturday, May 18 (8:30 ET, ESPN) *
• Game 7: Mavericks vs. Thunder, Monday, May 20 (8:30 ET, TNT) *
Series tied 0-0
* = If necessary
(2) Denver vs. (3) Minnesota
• Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
• Game 2: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, Monday, May 6 (10 ET, TNT)
• Game 3: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, Friday, May 10 (9:30 a.m. ET, ESPN)
• Game 4: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, Sunday, May 12 (8 ET, TNT)
• Game 5: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, Tuesday, May 14 (TBD, TNT) *
• Game 6: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves, Thursday, May 16 (8:30, ESPN) *
• Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, Sunday, May 19 (TBD) *
Minnesota leads the series 1-0
* = If necessary
First round results
Below are the results of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Conference of the East
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat
• Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
• Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
• Game 3: Celtics 104, Heat 84
• Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
• Game 5: Celtics 118, Heat 84
(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers
• Game 1: Knicks 111, 76ers 104
• Game 2: Knicks 104, 76ers 101
• Game 3: 76ers 125, Knicks 114
• Game 4: Knicks 97, 76ers 92
• Game 5: 76ers 112, Knicks 106 (OT)
• Game 6: Knicks 118, 76ers 115
(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers
• Game 1: Bucks 109, Pacers 94
• Game 2: Pacers 125, Bucks 108
• Game 3: Pacers 121, Bucks 118
• Game 4: Pacers 126, Bucks 113
• Game 5: Bucks 115, Pacers 92
• Game 6: Pacers 120, Bucks 98
(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando
• Game 1: Cavaliers 97, Magic 83
• Game 2: Cavaliers 96, Magic 86
• Game 3: Magic 121, Cavaliers 83
• Game 4: Magic 112, Cavaliers 89
• Game 5: Cavaliers 104, Magic 103
• Game 6: Magic 103, Cavaliers 96
• Game 7: Cavaliers 106, Magic 94
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans
• Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92
• Game 2: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
• Game 3: Thunder 106, Pelicans 85
• Game 4: Thunder 97, Pelicans 89
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers
• Game 1: Nuggets 114, Lakers 103
• Game 2: Nuggets 101, Lakers 99
• Game 3: Nuggets 112, Lakers 105
• Game 4: Lakers 119, Nuggets 108
• Game 5: Nuggets 108, Lakers 106
(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix Suns
• Game 1: Timberwolves 120, Suns 95
• Game 2: Timberwolves 105, Suns 93
• Game 3: Timberwolves 129, Suns 109
• Game 4: Timberwolves 112, Suns 116
(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks
• Game 1: Clippers 109, Mavericks 97
• Game 2: Mavericks 96, Clippers 93
• Game 3: Mavericks 101, Clippers 90
• Game 4: Clippers 116, Mavericks 111
• Game 5: Mavericks 123, Clippers 93
• Game 6: Mavericks 114, Mavericks 101
Calendar of the conference finals
The conference finals will begin on May 21-22, but can be pushed to May 19-20 if the previous round's series ends earlier.
NBA Finals Schedule
The 2024 NBA Finals will begin on June 6, airing on ABC.
- Sunday June 9: game 2
- Wednesday June 12: Game 3
- Friday June 14: Game 4
- Monday June 17: Game 5 (if necessary)
- Thursday, June 20: Game 6 (if necessary)
- Sunday June 23: Game 7 (if necessary)
