What time is Celtics vs. Hawks tonight? TV schedule, channel to watch Game 3 of 2023 NBA Playoffs series

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The Hawks haven't been flying high in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

Atlanta lost each of the first two games of its series against Boston by 13 points, shooting a combined 40.7 percent from the field. Two-time All-Star Trae Young has been at the center of the Hawks' struggles, but he remains confident heading into Friday's Game 3.

"I could be better," Young said after Game 2. "I didn't shoot the ball really well. I had some turnovers where I was just driving, and [the ball] left my hands. I'm gonna be better at home."

Will Atlanta get on the board? Or will Boston take a commanding 3-0 lead?

Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Hawks, including TV and streaming options for the game.

MORE: Full schedule and updated scores for Celtics vs. Hawks

What time is Celtics vs. Hawks today?

  • Date: Friday, April 21
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET | 4 p.m. PT

Celtics vs. Hawks will tip off around 7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 21. The game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

What channel is Celtics vs. Hawks on?

  • Date: Friday, April 21
  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live streaming: Sling TV

Celtics vs. Hawks will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.

Fans in the U.S. can watch the NBA Playoffs on Sling TV, which is now offering HALF OFF your first month! Stream Sling Orange for $20 in your first month to catch all the games on TNT, ESPN & ABC. For games on NBA TV, subscribe to Sling Orange & Sports Extra for $27.50 in your first month. Local regional blackout restrictions apply.

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Celtics vs. Hawks odds

Boston is a 4.5-point favorite in Game 3 despite being the road team.

Game Lines Celtics Hawks
Spread -4.5 +4.5
Moneyline -200 +165

For the full market, check out BetMGM.

Celtics vs. Hawks schedule

Here is the complete schedule for the first-round series between Boston and Atlanta:

Date Game Time (ET) TV channel
April 15 Celtics 112, Hawks 99 3:30 p.m. ESPN
April 18 Celtics 119, Hawks 106 7 p.m. NBA TV
April 21 Game 3 7 p.m. ESPN
April 23 Game 4 7 p.m. TNT
April 25 Game 5* TBD TBD
April 27 Game 6* TBD TBD
April 29 Game 7* TBD TNT

*If necessary

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Jordan Greer has been with The Sporting News since 2015. He previously worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He is a graduate of Westminster College and Syracuse University.