How to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game 5 Tonight: Start Time, Live Stream

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The Cavs face elimination in Game 5 against the Celtics tonight. Here's how to watch the NBA Playoffs.

After the Celtics took a commanding 3-1 series lead, they now head back to Boston with an opportunity of closing out the NBA conference semifinals on their home court. Game 5 tonight is a must-win for the Cleveland Cavaliers with their season on the line. Tip-off from TD Garden is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

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Will the Boston Celtics punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals for the third straight year? Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoff game, including the full series schedule and best Game 5 livestream options.

How to Watch the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Game 5 Without Cable

The best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics will be televised between TNT, ABC and ESPN. If you don't have cable, you can watch Game 5 on TNT tonight with a live TV streaming subscription to Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Max.

Watch the Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game 5 on Sling TV

Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering $25 off your first month — bringing the Orange package with TNT down to just $15 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package to $35. Sling TV comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording the 2024 NBA Playoffs if you're not home to watch it live.

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NBA Finals on Sling TV
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NBA Finals on Sling TV

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Watch the Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game 5 on Max

2024 NBA Playoff games on TNT and TBS are available to stream on Max. You can watch today's Cavaliers vs. Celtics game in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos surround sound with the B/R Sports Add-On. The ad-supported plan for Max costs $9.99 per month. Max's B/R Sports Add-on currently comes free with the service but will eventually cost an additional $9.99 a month.

Watch NBA Playoffs on Max

Watch NBA Playoffs on Max
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Watch NBA Playoffs on Max

Stream select NBA games live in Dolby Vision with Dolby Atmos surround sound with Max's B/R Sports Add-On.

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Watch Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game 5 for Free on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch the Cavaliers vs. Celtics game with Hulu + Live TV, which comes with access to more than 95 live channels, including TNT, ABC and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. After a three-day free trial, prices start at $76.99 per month and subscriptions come with Hulu’s entire streaming library, Disney+ and ESPN+ included for free.

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NBA Finals on Hulu + Live TV
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NBA Finals on Hulu + Live TV

Catch all the action on ABC, ESPN and TNT with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV. You'll also get access to over 90 live channels plus Hulu’s entire streaming library now with access to Disney+ and ESPN+.

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What time is the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Game 5 today?

Game 5 of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Conference Semifinals will be played on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).

What channel is the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Game 5 on?

Tonight's Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics game will air live on TNT.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Schedule

The Eastern Conference semifinals series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics started on Tuesday, May 7 2024. Here is the full schedule to catch all the NBA action.

GAME 1: Tuesday, May 7, Cavaliers at Celtics, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)

GAME 2: Thursday, May 9, Cavaliers at Celtics, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)

GAME 3: Saturday, May 11, Celtics at Cavaliers, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)

GAME 4: Monday, May 13, Celtics at Cavaliers, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)

GAME 5: Wednesday, May 15, Cavaliers at Celtics, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)

GAME 6: Friday, May 17, Celtics at Cavaliers (TBD)*

GAME 7: Sunday, May 19, Cavaliers at Celtics (TBD)*

* = If necessary

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