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Losing but not out, the Miami Heat face the Boston Celtics tonight for Game 2 of Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Jayson Tatum's Celtics dominated the 2023-24 NBA season and easily reached the playoffs as the top seed in the East.
Don't miss today's game as the Heat look to bounce back from a crushing 114-94 Game 1 loss. Keep reading for how and when to watch the Heat vs. Celtics game today.
How and when to watch the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics game
Game 2 of the NBA playoff series between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will be played on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7 PM ET (4 PM PT). The game will air and stream on TNT slingtv And the platforms shown below.
How to watch the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics game without cable
If your cable subscription doesn't have TNT or you've broken up with your cable company, you can still watch today's game. Below are the platforms on which you can watch today's game live.
Sling TV: The most affordable way to stream the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics game
One of the most affordable ways to stream sports today Sling TV subscription. To watch today's game, you will need a subscription to the Orange tier, which also includes TNT. For access to more NBA playoff games, upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which includes games played on ABC and ESPN.
The Orange tier is normally $40 per month, but Sling TV has an offer for new customers where you can get your first month for $15. The Orange + Blue tier costs $35 for your first month and $60 per month thereafter. There's also an NBA Playoff Package deal where you can save $30 by prepaying for three months of service at any tier. You can cancel anytime.
Note: Because Sling TV doesn't have CBS, you won't be able to watch CBS-broadcast live sports, including the NFL. If you are looking for a live TV Streaming platform to watch all your favorite sportsWe recommend subscribing to Hulu + Live TV.
Top features of the Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
- There are a total of 46 channels to watch, including ABC, ESPN, TNT, and TBS.
- You will get access to NFL games broadcast on ESPN at the lowest price next season.
- All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle: Watch the Heat vs. Celtics Game Live
You can watch today's game with Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ Bundle, The bundle features 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, local network affiliates, and ESPN. This also includes ESPN+ streaming service, Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch TODAY's game, the 2024 NBA Playoffs, MLB this season and network-broadcast NFL games next season with the Hulu+ Live TV/ESPN+ bundle.
Hulu+ Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It costs $77 after a three-day free trial.
2024 NBA Playoffs: Complete Playoff Schedule
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The first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs begins on April 20.
first round schedule
Below are the dates, times and networks to air each game of the first round of the NBA playoffs. Eastern all the time.
eastern conference
(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat
• Game 1: Heat vs. Celtics; Sunday, April 21 (1:00 p.m. ET on ABC)
• Game 2: Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, April 24 (7:00 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV)
• Game 3: celtics vs heat; Saturday, April 27 (6:00 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV)
• Game 4: celtics vs heat; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• game 6:Celtics vs. Heat; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = if necessary
(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers
• Game 1: 76ers vs knicks, Saturday, April 20 (6:00 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• Game 2: 76ers vs. Knicks; Monday, April 22 (7:30 p.m. on TNT, truTV)
• Game 3: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, April 25 (7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV)
• Game 4: Knicks vs. 76ers; Sunday, April 28 (1:00 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5: 76ers vs. Knicks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• game 6: Knicks vs. 76ers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: 76ers vs. Knicks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = if necessary
(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers
• Game 1: Pacers vs Bucks; Sunday, April 21 (7:00 p.m. on TNT, truTV)
• Game 2: pacers vs bucks, Tuesday, April 23 (8:30 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Game 3: Bucks vs Pacers; Friday, April 26 (5:30 p.m. on ESPN)
• Game 4: Bucks vs Pacers; Sunday, April 28 (7:00 pm on TNT)
• Game 5: Pacers vs Bucks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Bucks vs Pacers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Pacers vs Bucks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = if necessary
(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando
• Game 1: magic vs cavaliers, Saturday, April 20 (1:00 p.m. ET on ESPN)
• Game 2: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Monday, April 22 (7:00 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Game 3: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Thursday, April 25 (7:00 p.m. on NBA TV)
• Game 4: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Saturday, April 27 (1:00 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 5: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Cavaliers vs. Magic; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Magic vs. Cavaliers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = if necessary
western conference
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans
• Game 1: pelicans vs thunder, Sunday, April 21 (9:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV)
• Game 2: Pelicans vs Thunder; Wednesday, April 24 (9:30 p.m. on TNT, truTV)
• Game 3: Thunder vs Pelicans; Saturday, April 27 (3:30 p.m. on TNT)
• Game 4: Thunder vs Pelicans; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)
• Game 5: Pelicans vs Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• game 6: Thunder vs. Pelicans; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Pelicans vs Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = if necessary
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers
• Game 1: lakers vs nuggets, Saturday, April 20 (8:00 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 2: Lakers vs Nuggets; Monday, April 22 (10:00 pm ET on Spectrum Sportsnet+)
• Game 3: Nuggets vs Lakers; Thursday, April 25 (10:00 pm ET on Spectrum Sportsnet+)
• Game 4: Nuggets vs Lakers; Saturday, April 27 (8:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5: Lakers vs Nuggets; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)*
• game 6: Nuggets vs. Lakers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Lakers vs Nuggets; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
= if necessary
(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix Suns
- Game 1: suns vs timberwolves, Saturday, April 20 (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Game 2: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 23 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Friday, April 26 (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Sunday, April 28 (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 5: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
- Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Thursday, May 2 (TBD, TBD)*
- Game 7: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, May 4 (TBD, TBD)*
* = if necessary
(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks
• Game 1: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday, April 21 (3:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 2: Mavericks vs Clippers, Tuesday, April 23 (10:00 pm on ClipperVision)
• Game 3: Clippers vs. Mavericks, Friday, April 26 (8:00 p.m. on ClipperVision)
• Game 4: Clippers vs. Mavericks, Sunday, April 28 (3:30 p.m. on ABC)
• Game 5: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 6: Clippers vs. Mavericks, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
• Game 7: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = if necessary
Conference Semifinal Schedule
The conference semifinals begin May 6–7, but could move to May 4–5 if the first-round series ends early.
closing ceremony of the conference
The Conference Finals begin May 21–22, but could move to May 19–20 if the first-round series ends early.
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)
