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Heat vs Celtics live stream: how to watch 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals, Game 1

Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics reacts after a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat

Watch a Heat vs Celtics live stream

The Heat vs Celtics (Game 1) will be live on TSN in the US. In Canada, fans can watch the game on Sportsnet. Aussies can tune in via Kayo, while Brits can watch on Sky Sports. Read on for full details of how to watch the Heat vs Celtics in Game 1 of their 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals series.

Heat vs Celtics TV schedule


Heat vs Celtics preview – Game 1

Few would deny that the Celtics are the strongest of the four teams left in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, but in order to earn the right to play for what would be an outright record 18th NBA Championship title, they're going to have to go through hell.

The Heat took down the Eastern Conference's top seed, Milwaukee, and have become masters at grinding down hotly-tipped opponents. Plus, in Jimmy Butler, they have one of the most clutch playoff stars of all time – and after that missed buzzer-beater against the Celtics at the same stage a year ago, he's got unfinished business to attend to.

Giving Jimmy Buckets the go-ahead to do his thing might not be the worst course of action that Erik Spoelstra could take, with Jayson Tatum in the form he's in. The Celtics star racked up 51 points in the decider against Philadelphia on Sunday, a record-breaking total for an NBA playoff decider.

Considering the way Jalen Brunson danced through the Heat defense on Friday, Miami can't bank on stopping Tatum. Their best form of defense may be all-out offense, but in order for that approach to work, Bam Adebayo and Duncan Robinson are going to have to be at the top of their games.

Here's how to watch a Heat vs Celtics live stream no matter where you are. Tip-off for Game 1 is at 8.30pm ET / 4.30pm PT on Wednesday.


Heat vs Celtics live stream: watch NBA Playoffs in the US without cable

How to watch Heat vs Celtics from outside your country

If you're abroad right now and struggling to tap into your usual coverage of the NBA, you'll want a VPN. This'll help you circumvent the geo-blocking that will try to stop you from watching a Heat vs Celtics live stream in particular parts of the world.

They're a useful means of getting around this issue, are cheap, and are easy to set up as well. Here's how it's done.

Use a VPN to watch Heat vs Celtics from anywhere

How to watch Heat vs Celtics: live stream NBA Playoffs in the UK

How to watch Heat vs Celtics: live stream NBA Playoffs in Canada

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