How to Watch Today's Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics NBA Playoff Game 5: Start Time, TV, Live Stream

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Game 5 of the Celtics vs. Heat NBA Playoffs series is can't-miss basketball. Here's how and when to watch tonight.

The Miami Heat and Boston Celtics meet for Game 5 of their 2024 NBA Playoffs first-round series today. The Celtics lead the best-of-seven series 3-1 after winning both games in Miami and will now look to wrap things up at home. Tip-off from TD Garden is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.

Watch Today's Game on Sling TV

Boston and Jayson Tatum defeated Miami 102-88 in Monday’s Game 4. Derrick White scored a game-high 38 points in the win. With their season on the line today, Miami will be without Jimmy Butler, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Josh Richardson and Terry Rozier. Will the Celtics put away the defending Eastern Conference champions?

Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics game tonight, including the full series schedule and free livestream options.

How to Watch the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Playoff Game 5 Without Cable

The best-of-seven playoff series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat will be televised between ABC and TNT. If you don't have cable, you can watch Game 5 on TNT tonight with a live TV streaming subscription to Sling TV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV.

Watch the Celtics vs. Heat 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.

NBA Finals on Sling TV

NBA Finals on Sling TV
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NBA Finals on Sling TV

With its Orange plan, Sling TV offers access to ESPN and TNT to watch the 2024 NBA Eastern and Western finals without cable. Right now, Sling Orange is 50% off your first month.

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You can also save $30 when you prepay $90 for three months of the Sling TV Orange tier. 

Watch the Heat vs. Celtics Game 5 for Free on FuboTV

FuboTV's sports-focused live TV streaming service has nearly every channel you'll need to watch the 2024 NBA playoff games. Subscribers can watch the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics game on TNT by subscribing to Max's Bleacher Report Sports Add-On tier. Fubo also comes with 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage.

A Fubo subscription costs $79.99 per month and the B/R Sports Add-on costs $9.99 a month, but the streamer is offering a seven-day free trial right now.

NBA Playoffs on FuboTV

NBA Playoffs on FuboTV
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NBA Playoffs on FuboTV

FuboTV offers ESPN and ABC as well as a NBA TV add-on to watch most of the NBA Playoff games. Grab the free trial to watch today's game at no cost.

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

You can watch the Celtics vs. Heat game with Hulu + Live TV, which comes with access to more than 95 live channels, including ABC, TNT 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.

NBA Finals on Hulu + Live TV

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 Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Game 5?

Game 5 of the NBA playoff series between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will be played on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT).

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat First Round Schedule

The first-round series between the Celtics and Heat started on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Here is the full schedule to catch all the action. 

GAME 1: Heat vs. Celtics, Sunday, April 21 (1 p.m. ET, ABC)

GAME 2: Heat vs. Celtics, Wednesday, April 24 (7 p.m. ET, TNT)

GAME 3: Celtics vs. Heat, Saturday, April 27 (6 p.m. ET, TNT)

GAME 4: Celtics vs. Heat, Monday, April 29 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

GAME 5: Heat vs. Celtics, Wednesday, May 1 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)

GAME 6: Celtics vs. Heat, Friday, May 3 (TBD, TBD)*

GAME 7: Heat vs. Celtics, Sunday, May 5 (TBD, TBD)*

* = If necessary

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