The 2024 Eastern Conference Finals will feature a matchup between the championship favorite and a fearless underdog.
The Celtics quickly dispatched the Heat and Cavaliers in their previous two playoff series, knocking out each opponent in five games. Boston already has plenty of firepower, but it could receive a huge boost if Kristaps Porzingis is able to rejoin the rotation after missing the entirety of the second round with a right calf strain.
While the Celtics were rolling through their side of the bracket, the Pacers were busy taking down the No. 2 Knicks and No. 3 Bucks. Indiana will look to build off a historic Game 7 performance against New York in which it set a postseason record by shooting 67.1 percent from the field.
Can Boston jump out to a 1-0 lead for the third straight series? Or will Indiana add to its list of playoff upsets?
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Pacers, including how to stream Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Celtics vs. Pacers live stream: How to watch Game 1
- TV channel: ESPN (U.S.) | TSN4 (Canada)
- Live stream: Sling
Celtics vs. Pacers will air on ESPN in the United States and TSN4 in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
In the United Kingdom, select playoff games are available to watch on TNT Sports and stream on Discovery+. In India, fans can catch select playoff games on Sports 18 and JioCinema (check local listings). Games can also be streamed via NBA League Pass.
If Celtics vs. Pacers is not available to watch live in your location or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services.
Celtics vs. Pacers start time
- Date: Tuesday, May 21
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
Celtics vs. Pacers will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 21. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
Celtics vs. Pacers radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 86 (Celtics broadcast), 212 (Pacers broadcast)
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Celtics vs. Pacers tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for Game 1 of Celtics vs. Pacers are now available on StubHub. You can check out the seating chart for the game by clicking on the link below.
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Celtics vs. Pacers odds via BetMGM
Boston is a 9.5-point favorite heading into Game 1. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Celtics | Pacers |
| Spread | -9.5 | +9.5 |
| Moneyline | -450 | +340 |
Celtics vs. Pacers schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Celtics and Pacers:
(1) Celtics vs. (6) Pacers
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 21 | Game 1 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 23 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 25 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| May 27 | Game 4 | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 29 | Game 5* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| May 31 | Game 6* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
| June 2 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ESPN, Sling |
*If necessary
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