Will this Heat vs. Celtics live stream offer more surprises? Because the first NBA Playoff live stream of the series flipped expectations on their head — hard.
Date: Friday (May 19)
Time: 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT / 1:30 a.m. BST / 11:30 a.m. AEDT
Watch in the U.S.: TNT on Sling TV
Watch from anywhere: with ExpressVPN.
We shouldn't have been surprised, though: Miami's been winning Game 1 road games throughout the playoffs. Its only Game 1 loss was in the play-in tournament against the (since-eliminated) Hawks.
And the Heat did it in the same way it wrecked teams such as the Knicks: with a colossal third quarter where they scored 46 points in 25 possessions. Boston only pulled in 25 points in that same quarter.
Unsurprisingly, Jimmy Butler led the charger, with 35 points in the game. Center Bam Adebayo was right behind him with 20. Jayson Tatum put up 30 for Boston, with Jaylen Brown contributing 22.
DraftKings, at the time of publication, has the odds for the Celtics (-390) as favorites, and Heat (+320) as the underdogs. So, betting $390 on the Celtics would earn you $100, and a $100 bet on the Heat would net you $320.
Here's everything you need to know to watch the Heat vs. Celtics live stream online (and make sure to watch the Lakers vs Nuggets live stream for game 2):
How to watch Heat vs. Celtics live streams from anywhere on Earth with a VPN
Having trouble actually getting TNT? Even if you can't watch the Heat vs. Celtics live streams on cable, you're not out of luck. With a virtual private network, or VPN, you can appear to be surfing the web from your home town (or somewhere that blackouts won't hit), and access the same streaming services you already paid for.
Not sure which VPN is right for you? We've tested many different services and our pick for the best VPN overall is ExpressVPN. It offers superb speeds and excellent customer service. But you've got other VPN options as well. Here are our top picks.
Heat vs. Celtics live streams in the US
The Heat vs. Celtics live stream is on TNT at 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT Friday (May 19).
If you've already cut the cord and don't have a cable package? With the right pick from our best cable TV alternatives, you'll be able to watch it and all of the NBA playoff games. But for as much as we like FuboTV, it doesn't have TNT.
Instead, consider Sling TV, one of the best streaming services, which has TNT. For future NBA playoff live streams, ABC games will simulcast on ESPN3, which is available through Sling Orange. ABC is also available in select markets for Sling Blue. Those markets are Chicago (WLS), Fresno (KFSN), Houston (KTRK), Los Angeles (KABC), New York (WABC), Philadelphia (WPVI), Raleigh-Durham (WTVD) and San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose (KGO). All but Fresno, Houston and Raleigh will pay $5 more per month for ABC in either Sling Blue or Sling Orange & Blue.
Sling is 50% off for the first month making it a perfect place to watch all of the NBA playoffs. Sling Orange also gets you ESPN, and its Sports Extra pack gets you NBA TV.
Of course, you can also watch the games on the more expensive services, such as YouTube TV ($73 per month), Hulu + Live TV ($70 per month) and DirecTV Stream ($75 per month).
ABC can be pulled down with one of the best TV antennas.
Lakers vs. Nuggets series schedule
All times Eastern
* = if necessary
- Game 1: Heat 123, Celtics 116
- Game 2 @ Boston, Fri., May 19 @ 8:30 p.m., on TNT
- Game 3: @ Miami on Sun., May 21 @ 8:30 p.m., on TNT
- Game 4: @ Miami on Tue., May 23 @ 8:30 p.m., on TNT
- *Game 5 @ Boston on Thu., May 25 @ 8:30 p.m., on TNT
- *Game 6 @ Miami on Sat., May 27 @ 8:30 p.m., on TNT
- *Game 7 @ Boston on Mon., May 29 @ 8:30 p.m., on TNT
Heat vs. Celtics live streams around the world
How to watch Heat vs. Celtics live streams in the UK
NBA fans in the U.K. can watch the Heat vs. Celtics live stream on Sky Sports Main Event. It begins at 1:30 a.m. BST.
If you already have a Sky subscription that doesn't include Sports, you'll need to pay £24/month to add those channels. You'll also gain access to coverage in 4K and HDR, so long as you also have an HDR-ready Sky Q box and HLG-compatible TV.
If you don't want to shell out for a full Sky sub, you could also consider its Now Sports streaming service. Pricing starts at £11.98 for day & mobile month membership, with month-long access for £34.99.
Not in the U.K. right now? You may need a little help from a service such as ExpressVPN.
Heat vs. Celtics live streams in Canada
Hoops fans in Canada can catch the Heat vs. Celtics live stream on TSN. It's airing on TSN2 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Can you watch Heat vs. Celtics live streams in Australia?
Probably. Aussies can watch the 2023 Playoff live streams on Kayo Sports, a major destination for NBA action. ESPN Australia, if you get it, is another means, but it's unclear if either will host the Heat vs. Celtics live stream.
Kayo offers a 14-day free trial for both its Basic and Premium plans, more than enough time to confirm they're actually showing the games. The Kayo One package costs $25 per month thereafter, and Kayo Basic is $30.
The $35 per month Premium Kayo plan gives you all the same things as the normal plan, but it offers three simultaneous streams. The Basic plan gives you two streams at the same time.
Not in Australia but usually a Kayo subscriber? You may need a little help from a service such as ExpressVPN.
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