The Celtics and Pacers will collide in Boston on Tuesday night for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have unsurprisingly led the Celtics in scoring during their playoff run, averaging a combined 47.4 points per game. Boston is looking to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in the past three seasons and break a tie with the Lakers for the most titles in league history.
The Pacers, meanwhile, have put together their own version of a Cinderella story, knocking off the Bucks and Knicks in the first two rounds. Indiana most recently stunned New York in Game 7 at Madison Square Garden to complete an impressive turnaround and keep its championship dreams alive.
Will Boston or Indiana land the first punch in this series?
Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Pacers, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
What channel is Celtics vs. Pacers on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Celtics vs. Pacers will air on ESPN in the United States and TSN 4 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
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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 | Pacers | Celtics |
| Spread | +9.5 | -9.5 |
| Moneyline | +350 | -450 |
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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