What channel is Celtics vs. Heat on tonight? TV schedule, live stream for Game 5 of 2023 NBA Playoffs series

Jordan Greer

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The Celtics looked like a 57-win team in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, capturing a 116-99 victory over the Heat to extend their season. But Miami doesn't sound too concerned about the energy of the series shifting in Boston's direction.

During his postgame media availability, Jimmy Butler, who had 29 points, nine rebounds and five assists in Game 4, told reporters that the loss will actually help the Heat build momentum moving forward.

"We've gotta play like our backs are against the wall," Butler said. "I think, all year long, we've been better whenever we've had to do things the hard way."

Can Miami close out the series with a road win? Or will Boston be able to keep its championship hopes alive for at least one more game?

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

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What channel is Celtics vs. Heat on?

  • Date: Thursday, May 25
  • TV channel: TNT
  • Live streaming: Sling TV

Celtics vs. Heat will air on TNT. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.

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What time is Celtics vs. Heat tonight?

  • Date: Thursday, May 25
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT

Celtics vs. Heat will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 25. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.

Celtics vs. Heat odds

Boston is a 7.5-point favorite heading into Game 5.

Game Lines Celtics Heat
Spread -7.5 +7.5
Moneyline -300 +240

For the full market, check out BetMGM.

Celtics vs. Heat schedule

Here is the complete schedule for the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals:

Date Game Time (ET) TV channel
May 17 Heat 123, Celtics 116 8:30 p.m. TNT
May 19 Heat 111, Celtics 105 8:30 p.m. TNT
May 21 Heat 128, Celtics 102 8:30 p.m. TNT
May 23 Celtics 116, Heat 99 8:30 p.m. TNT
May 25 Game 5 8:30 p.m. TNT
May 27 Game 6* 8:30 p.m. TNT
May 29 Game 7* 8:30 p.m. 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.