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The Boston Celtics will play the Indiana Pacers tonight for Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals. After two games, the Pacers are in desperate need of a win or find themselves one loss away from a clean sweep and exit from the playoffs.
Keep reading how and when to watch the Celtics vs. Pacers Game 3 to watch.
How and when to watch Boston Celtics vs. Watch 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 PM ET (5:30 PM PT). The game will be broadcast on ABC and streamed Sling TV and the platforms below.
Boston Celtics Watch Indiana Pacers Game 3 without cable
If your cable subscription doesn’t include ABC or if you do cut the wire you can still watch today’s game at your cable company. Below are the platforms where you can watch today’s match live.
Save $25 on Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to watch the Celtics vs. Pacers to stream
If you don’t have cable TV with ABC, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream today’s game is via a subscription to Sling TV. To watch today’s match, you’ll need a Blue tier subscription, which includes access to ABC, and your local network partners (where available). To improve your coverage and gain access to NBA playoff games and the NBA Finals airing on ESPN, subscribe to the Orange + Blue tier plan.
The Blue level costs $45 per month. The Sling’s Orange + Blue tier costs $60 per month, but the platform is currently offering $25 off the first month of each price tier, making the Orange + Blue tier $35 for the first month.
Note: Because Sling TV doesn’t carry CBS, you won’t be able to watch CBS-broadcast shows like next year’s NFL games on CBS. To watch these games, plus PGA golf, UEFA Champions League and more live sports, we recommend you also subscribe to Paramount+ with Showtime. Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12 per month after a one-week free trial.
Please note: CBS Essentials and Paramount+ with Showtime are both subsidiaries of Paramount.
Key features of Sling TV Orange + Blue level:
- Sling TV is our top choice for the NBA Playoffs.
- There are a total of 46 channels to watch, including ABC, NBC and Fox (where available).
- You get access to NBA games broadcast on TNT.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Watch the Celtics vs. game Pacers free with Fubo
You can also watch today’s match Fubo. Fubo is a sports-focused streaming service that offers access to ABC and ESPN, in addition to virtually every NFL game next season.
To watch the NBA Playoffs without cable, start a free seven-day trial of Fubo. You can start watching right away on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NBA basketball, you have access to NFL football, MLB, N.B.A, NHL, MLS and international soccer matches. Fubo’s Pro Tier costs $80 per month after your seven-day free trial.
Sports fans can consider adding the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network, and more live game channels. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite level and get all Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, starting at $90 per month ($70 for the first month).
Key Features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- There are no contracts with Fubo, you can cancel at any time.
- The Pro level includes over 180 channels, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
- Fubo includes most of the channels you need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
- All levels come with 1000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
- Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle: Watch the Celtics vs. Pacers live
You can watch today’s match with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle. The bundle includes 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, local network partners and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch today’s game, the 2024 NBA Playoffs, this season’s MLB, and next season’s NFL games on the network with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle.
Hulu + Live TV comes with ESPN+ and Disney+. It costs $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
The best place to get NBA Playoffs fan gear: Fanatics
Rooting at home is more fun while you complement 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 NBA Playoffs and NBA Finals merch like jerseys, commemorative T-shirts, hats and more. Fanatics also just released NFL Draft jerseys, like the new Chicago Bears jersey of No. 1 overall draft pick Caleb Williams. Shipping is free with code 24SHIP ($24 minimum order required).
NBA Playoffs 2024: Complete Playoff Schedule
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Below is the schedule for the NBA Conference Finals. Always oriental.
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 ET, ABC)
• Game 4: Celtics vs. Pacers, Monday, May 27 (8:00 PM ET, ESPN)
• Game 5: Pacers vs. Celtics, Wednesday, May 29 (8:00 PM ET, ESPN)*
• Game 6: Celtics vs. Pacers, Friday, May 31 (8:00 PM ET, ESPN)*
• Game 7: Pacers vs. Celtics, Sunday, June 2 (8:00 PM ET, ESPN)*
Boston leads the series 2-0
Western Conference
3) Minnesota vs. (5) Dallas
• Game 1: Misfits 108, Timberwolves 105
• Game 2: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Friday, May 24 (8:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Sunday, May 26 (8:00 PM ET, TNT)
• Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Tuesday, May 28 (8:30 ET, TNT)
• Game 5: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Thursday, May 30 (8:30 ET, TNT)*
• Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Mavericks, Saturday, June 1 (8:30 ET, TNT)*
• Game 7: Mavericks vs. Timberwolves, Monday, June 3 (8:30 ET, TNT)*
Dallas leads the series 1-0
* = if necessary
Conference semi-finals schedule
The conference semifinals will be a best-of-seven series beginning 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 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 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 series 4-2
(2) Denver vs. (3) Minnesota
• Game 1: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 99
• Game 2: Timberwolves 106, Nuggets 80
• Game 3: Gold Nuggets 117, Timberwolves 90
• Game 4: Gold Nuggets 115, Timberwolves 107
• Game 5: Gold Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 97
• Game 6: Timberwolves 115, Nuggets 70
• Game 7: Timberwolves 98, Nuggets 90
Minnesota wins series 4-3
First round schedule
Below are the results of 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, 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: Outsiders 114, Outsiders 101
Final conference programme
The conference finals start on May 21 and 22, but could be moved to May 19 and 20 if the previous round’s series ends earlier.
NBA Finals Schedule
The 2024 NBA Finals kicks off on June 6 and will 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)
