The Boston Celtics play against the Dallas Mavericks in game 3 of the NBA Finals tonight. The matchup will be broadcasted at 7:30 p.m. CT on ABC and ESPN. Fans can watch this NBA playoff game online for free by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. If those methods have already been used, then Sling offers a first month discount to new users.

Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum has not played well to start the NBA Finals, but his team still holds a 2-0 series lead heading into game 3 tonight. Tatum will try to turn things around offensively, as he is currently shooting 12-38 from the field and averaging just 17 points per game in this series. Although his shots have not been falling, Tatum has displayed his passing ability against the Mavericks. He ended last game with 12 assists, which helped Boston take a commanding lead in the series.

Boston guard Jrue Holiday was the team’s savior last game, as he finished the night with a team-high 26 points and shot 11-14 from the field. This great shooting percentage carried the Celtics offense and helped them protect their home court.

The Mavericks are entering a must-win game tonight, and they will need point guard Kyrie Irving to perform much better offensively to escape with a victory. In the first two games of this series, Irving has shot 0-8 from beyond the arc and 13-37 from the field. With these terrible percentages, Irving is averaging 14 points per game in this series. In order for Dallas to win game 3 this evening, Irving has to shoot the ball more efficiently.

Dallas star player Luka Doncic will be playing through some pain in game 3, as he has been dealing with a lingering injury. Despite this disadvantage, Doncic has been playing incredible basketball thus far. He has scored at least 30 points in both games this series, and he is shooting better than 50% from the field. In addition to his scoring, Doncic had 11 rebounds and 11 assists last game. So, he was the main reason Dallas was competitive in game 2.

Fans can watch game 3 of the NBA Finals online for free by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers new users a first month discount.