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The Boston Celtics take on the Indiana Pacers tonight in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. Trailing by two games, the Pacers desperately need a win, or find themselves one loss away from a clean sweep and an exit from the playoffs.
Keep reading to find out how and when to watch Game 3 of the Celtics against the Pacers tonight.
How and when to watch Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Game 3
Game 3 of the Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Playoffs series will be played on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT). The game will be broadcast on ABC and broadcast on Sling TV and the platforms presented below.
How to watch Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Game 3 without cable
If your cable subscription does not carry ABC or if you have Cut the rope with your cable provider, you can still watch today’s game. Below are the platforms where you can watch today’s match live.
Save $25 on Sling TV: The Most Cost-Effective Way to Stream the Celtics vs Pacers Game
If you don’t have cable TV that includes ABC, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream today’s game is through a subscription to Sling TV. To watch today’s game, you will need a Blue tier subscription, which includes access to ABC and your local network affiliates (if applicable). To improve your coverage and access NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals games broadcast on ESPN, subscribe to the Orange + Blue tier plan.
The Blue level costs $45 per month. Sling’s Orange + Blue tier costs $60 per month, but the platform is currently offering $25 off the first month of any pricing tier, making the Orange + Blue tier $35 for the first month .
Note: Since Sling TV does not carry CBS, you will not be able to watch programs broadcast on CBS such as next year’s NFL games on CBS. To watch these matches, as well as PGA golf, the UEFA Champions League and other sports live, we also recommend subscribing to Paramount+ with Showtime. Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12 per month after a one-week free trial.
Note: CBS Essentials and Paramount+ with Showtime are both subsidiaries of Paramount.
Key Features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue Tier:
- Sling TV is our top choice for streaming NBA Playoffs.
- There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, NBC, and Fox (where available).
- You have access to NBA games broadcast on TNT.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Watch the Celtics vs Pacers game for free with Fubo
You can also watch today’s match on Fubo. Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that offers access to ABC and ESPN, in addition to almost every NFL game next season.
To watch the NBA Playoffs without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can start watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NBA basketball, you will have access to NFL football, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international football matches. Fubo’s Pro tier is priced at $80 per month after your seven-day free trial.
Sports fans will want to consider adding the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra plan, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and other channels with live games. Or upgrade to Fubo Elite and get all Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, starting at $90 per month ($70 for the first month).
Main features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- There is no contract with Fubo, you can cancel at any time.
- The Pro tier includes over 180 channels, so there’s something for everyone.
- Fubo includes most of the channels you’ll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All tiers include 1,000 hours of cloud DVR recording.
- Stream to your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Package: Watch the Celtics vs. Pacers Game Live
You can watch today’s match with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package. The package includes 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, local network affiliate channels 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 network NFL games next season with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ package.
Hulu + Live TV comes with ESPN+ and Disney+. It is priced at $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
Best place to get NBA Playoffs fan gear: Fanatics
Rooting from home is more fun while representing your team with the latest NBA fan gear. Fanatics is our first stop for the latest NBA fan gear, our go-to for the latest from the NBA Playoffs and Finals, like jerseys, commemorative t-shirts, hats and more. Fanatics also just released NFL draft jerseys, like the new No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams’ Chicago Bears jersey. Delivery is free with the code 24ship ($24 minimum order required).
2024 NBA Playoffs: Complete playoff schedule
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Below is the NBA Conference Finals schedule. All times are Eastern.
Eastern Conference
(1) Boston vs. (6) Indiana
• Game 1: Celtics 133, Pacers 128
• Game 2: Celtics 126, Pacers 110
• Game 3: Celtics vs. Pacers, Saturday, May 25 (8:30 a.m. ET, ABC)
• Game 4: Celtics vs. Pacers, Monday, May 27 (8:00 a.m. ET, ESPN)
• Game 5: Pacers vs. Celtics, Wednesday, May 29 (8 a.m. ET, ESPN)*
• Game 6: Celtics vs. Pacers, Friday, May 31 (8:00 a.m. ET, ESPN)*
• Game 7: Pacers vs. Celtics, Sunday, June 2 (8 a.m. ET, ESPN)*
Boston leads the series 2-0
Western Conference
3) Minnesota vs. (5) Dallas
• Game 1: Mavericks 108, Timberwolves 105
• Game 2: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Friday, May 24 (8:30 a.m. ET, TNT)
• Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Sunday, May 26 (8:00 a.m. ET, TNT)
• Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Tuesday, May 28 (8:30 a.m. ET, TNT)
• Game 5: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30 (8:30 a.m. ET, TNT)*
• Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Saturday, June 1 (8:30 a.m. ET, TNT)*
• Game 7: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Monday, June 3 (8:30 a.m. ET, TNT)*
Dallas leads the series 1-0
* = if necessary
Conference Semifinals Schedule
The conference semifinals are a best-of-seven series that begins on May 4, 2024.
Eastern Conference
(1) Boston vs. (4) Cleveland
• Game 1: Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95
• Game 2: Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94
• Game 3: Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93
• Game 4: Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102
• Game 5: Celtics 113, Cavaliers 98
Boston wins the series 4-1
(2) New York vs. (6) Indiana
• Game 1: Knicks 121, Pacers 117
• Game 2: Knicks 130, Pacers 121
• Game 3: Pacers 111, Knicks 106
• Game 4: Pacers 121, Knicks 89
• Game 5: Knicks 121, Pacers 91
• Game 6: Pacers, 116, Knicks 103
• Game 7: Pacers 130, Knicks 109
Indiana wins the series 4-3
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City vs. (5) Dallas
• Game 1: Thunder 117, Mavericks 95
• Game 2: Mavericks 119, Thunder 110
• Game 3: Mavericks 105, Thunder 101
• Game 4: Thunder 100, Mavericks 96
• Game 5: Mavericks 104, Thunder 92
• Game 6: Mavericks 117, Thunder 116
Dallas wins the series 4-2
(2) Denver vs. (3) Minnesota
• Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
• Game 2: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80
• Game 3: Nuggets 117, Timberwolves 90
• Game 4: Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107
• Game 5: Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 97
• Game 6: Timberwolves 115, Nuggets 70
• Game 7: Timberwolves 98, Nuggets 90
Minnesota wins the series 4-3
First round schedule
Below are the results from the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Eastern Conference
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat
• Game 1: Celtics 114, Heat 94
• Game 2: Heat 111, Celtics 101
• Game 3: Celtics 104, inning 84
• Game 4: Celtics 102, Heat 88
• Game 5: Celtics 118, round 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 (overtime)
• 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: Horsemen 97, Magic 83
• Game 2: Horsemen 96, Magic 86
• Game 3: Magic 121, Riders 83
• Game 4: Magic 112, Riders 89
• Game 5: Horsemen 104, Magic 103
• Game 6: Magic 103, Riders 96
• Game 7: Horsemen 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
Conference Finals Schedule
The conference finals will begin May 21-22, but could run through May 19-20 if the previous round series ends earlier.
NBA Finals Schedule
The 2024 NBA Finals begin June 6 and air 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)
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