Celtics-Hawks live stream (4/23): How to watch NBA playoffs online, TV, time
The Boston Celtics put their 2-1 series lead on the line against the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, April 23. The game will be live streamed on Sling, which offers half off the first month, and on DirecTV Stream (free trial).
The second-seeded Celtics gave the Hawks a glimmer of hope with a 130-122 loss Friday in Game 3 — despite their best performance of the series (21 for 48) from 3-point range. That made the defeat especially disappointing for the Celtics, who realized the opportunity they squandered to move within one game closer to getting some extra rest ahead of the second round.
The Hawks outrebounded the Celtics 48-29 in Game 3, with Clint Capela (11) leading the way and six others grabbing at least four, including guards Trae Young and Dejounte Murray with six apiece. Eleven offensive boards helped Atlanta hold a 23-9 edge in second-chance points. “There’s nothing tactical about it. It’s just a matter of will, and they wanted it more,” Celtics guard Marcus Smart said. “They go every night. We’ve got to be able to stop that.”
Smart was very sore after falling on his tailbone in the closing minutes of Game 3 when he went up for a rebound against Capela. Smart, who had 24 points, was listed as a game-time decision for Sunday.
Young is still feeling the heat, even after his best playoff performance in two years with 32 points in Game 3. He was especially effective in the fourth quarter, with 15 points and no turnovers, but now Atlanta’s star point guard must do it again for his team to have its best shot at evening the series.
When is Celtics-Hawks?
The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks play in an NBA playoff game at 6 p.m. (7 p.m. ET) on Sunday, April 23.
Streaming options
Sling
Sling is also one of the cheaper live streaming services. It offers three different channel packages for its users: Sling Orange, Sling Blue and Sling Orange + Blue.
All three packages are offering half off the first month.
Sling Blue and Sling Orange are both $40 per month ($20 for the first month), but offer different channel selections.
The main difference between the two packages is the line of ESPN channels offered with Sling Orange as opposed to channels such as Fox News, MSNBC, Discovery and Bravo offered with Sling Blue.
Meanwhile, Sling Orange + Blue is both packages combined for $55 a month ($27.50 the first month).
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream offers a free trial.
There are four options of DirecTV Stream. Price guaranteed for first two years.
The Entertainment Package, which consists of 65+ channels, is $64.99 until the promotion runs out April 30. It’s the basic package for can’t-miss entertainment – including ESPN, TNT, Nickelodeon and HGTV.
The Choice Package has more than 90 channels and is $84.99 during the promotion. The channels in ENTERTAINMENT, plus MLB Network, NBA TV, college sports networks, and more. Enjoy Regional Sports Networks with no additional fees.
The Ultimate Package has more than 130 channels and is $109.99 during the promotion. Everything in CHOICE, plus Oxygen, Golf Channel, NHL Network, Universal Kids and more.
The Premier Package has more than 140 channels and is $154.99 during the promotion. Everything in ULTIMATE, plus HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and more.
DirecTV Stream offers a free trial that doesn’t require much effort.
To sign up, enter a phone number, email address and credit card, and you’ll receive five days of the service without charge.
In addition, enhance your experience with the DirecTV Stream device. While it doesn’t include a free trial, it give you access to thousands of apps like Netflix and more on Google Play. You can search using the voice remote with Google Assistant, and you can enjoy a traditional live TV channel guide. It is sold separately.
What TV channel is game on?
The Celtics and Hawks will be broadcast on TNT.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.