Is Dejounte Murray playing tonight? Hawks vs. Celtics time, TV channel and live stream for Game 5 of NBA Playoffs

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Is Dejounte Murray playing tonight? Hawks vs. Celtics time, TV channel and live stream for Game 5 of NBA Playoffs image

The Hawks will look to keep their season alive in Game 5 against the Celtics, but it won't be an easy feat.

Atlanta picked up a much-needed win at home in Game 3, but the Celtics got the best of the Hawks in Game 4.

After the contest, star guard Dejounte Murray was seen confronting an official, which caused the NBA to launch an investigation into the situation.

Will Murray be available for Atlanta with its season on the line? The Sporting News has the latest updates below.

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

Is Dejounte Murray playing vs. Celtics tonight?

On Monday, the NBA announced that Murray has been "suspended one game without pay for making inappropriate contact with and verbally abusing a game official."

Murray will serve his one-game suspension for Game 5 on Tuesday, April 25, when the Hawks take on the Celtics while facing elimination.

What time is Celtics vs. Hawks today?

  • Date: Tuesday, April 25
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET | 4:30 p.m. PT

Celtics vs. Hawks will tip off around 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 25. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.

What channel is Celtics vs. Hawks on?

  • Date: Tuesday, April 25
  • TV channel: TNT
  • Live streaming: Sling TV

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

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Celtics vs. Hawks odds

Boston is an 11.5-point favorite in Game 5 with the series heading back to Boston.

Game Lines Celtics Hawks
Spread -13.5 (-110) +13.5 (-110)
Moneyline -1000 +650

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 Hawks 130, Celtics 122 7 p.m. ESPN
April 23 Celtics 129, Hawks 121 7 p.m. TNT
April 25 Game 5 7:30 p.m. at Celtics TNT
April 27 Game 6* TBD at Hawks TBD
April 29 Game 7* TBD at Celtics TNT

*If necessary

Kyle Irving

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You read that wrong – not Kyrie Irving. From Boston, graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Sixth season as a content producer for NBA.com's Global editions. Covering the NBA Draft has become his annual "dream come true" moment on the job. Irving has a soft spot for pass-first point guards, with Rajon Rondo and Steve Nash being two of his favorite players of all time.