Eastern Conference powers get together for the first time Wednesday night in Boston, where the Celtics will play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET with TV coverage on ESPN and streaming on-demand.
How to watch Celtics vs. Cavaliers on TV and stream without cable:
When: Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: TD Garden Arena, Boston, Mass.
TV channel: ESPN
Streaming on:FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV (free trial) | SlingTV (50% off first month) | ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/mo.)
Celtics vs. Cavaliers: The matchup
The visiting Cavaliers are early favorites (-3.5) in the betting line to defeat the struggling Celtics on the road, as they enter on a three-game win streak that features big wins over the Milwaukee Bucks (118-113) and Detroit Pistons (116-95) on back-to-back nights. Donavan Mitchell led the Cavs in scoring for the fourth time in four games in that win over Detroit, scoring 35 points on 13-of-18 shooting while compiling a plus-35 on the scoreboard during his 29 minutes on the floor.
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The Celtics got on the board with their first win of the season Monday night in New Orleans with a 122-90 blowout victory over the Pelicans. Boston outscored New Orleans, 35-12, in the fourth quarter to turn a nine-point lead into a lopsided win, fueled by Anfernee Simons’ game-high 25 points off the bench. Playing without Jayson Tatum for the fourth straight game, the Celtics stifled the Pelicans defensively to the tune of 33.3% shooting.
Celtics vs. Cavaliers: Know your live streams
FuboTV (free trial) - FuboTV scores high marks for viewer experience with a huge library of live sports; the monthly rate after trial starts at $54.99 with a $30 off promotion. ESPN Unlimited included free in the base plan. NFL Red Zone available on SportsPlus ($74.99 first month with promotion).
DirecTV (free trial) - First month after the 5-day free trial starts as low as $49.99 with current $35 off promotion. ESPN Unlimited and NFL Red Zone included with add-on packages and sports plans. Genre Packs and other lower-priced alternatives are available, some of which come with free gift cards.
SlingTV (low intro rate) - Sling’s half-price offer is perfect for those in the market for 1+ month of TV;.monthly plans start at just $29.99 with the introductory rate. A comparison of plans, including daily and weekly passes, can be found here.
ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/mo.) - ESPN has a new, standalone package that includes ABC broadcasts, all of ESPN’s sports channels, and access to ESPN+. For a limited time, ESPN can be bundled with Disney Plus and Hulu for $29.99 per month. This package is included free in select FuboTV and DirecTV plans, along with other TV providers.
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