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Cavaliers vs. Celtics Livestream: How to Watch the Basketball Game Online
Cleveland faces Boston tonight in a buzzy rematch between the East’s top teams — here’s how to stream the basketball game without cable
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February 28, 2025
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Jarrett Allen #31 of the Cleveland Cavaliers blocks Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 04, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason Miller/Getty Images
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The NBA Eastern Conference’s top two teams face off tonight when the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Cleveland has the best record in the league (48-10), with two of those losses at the hands of the Celtics (42-17). The Cavs’ last game against the Celtics was their most recent loss before Kenny Atkinson and Co. started their current eight-game win streak.
At a Glance: How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game
- Stream: Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Date, Time: Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Needless to say, tonight’s rematch against the Celtics is a much-hyped test for the NBA’s top team. If you’re looking to watch the game, read on.
How to Watch Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game Online for Free
Tonight’s Cavaliers vs. Celtics game is airing on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, you’ll need to get a live TV streaming service to watch the Cavs vs. Celtics game online (the game will not be shown on ESPN+). Here are a few of the best streaming services that offer ESPN livestreams — including a few with free trials that you can use to stream the Cavs vs. Celtics game for free.
Fubo
Fubo carries ESPN in all of its streaming plans and offers a seven-day free trial that you can use to watch the Cavs vs. Celtics game for free. If you choose to keep the service, plans start at $84.99 a month (after a discounted first month at $59.99).
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is another one of our favorite cable streaming services, and it carries ESPN for a Cavs vs. Celtics livestream. Get a three-day free trial to start and pay $82.99 a month if you want to keep the service after that.
DirecTV Stream
You can also watch the Cavs vs. Celtics game on DirecTV Stream. The cheapest package with ESPN is DirecTV Stream’s MySports plan, which costs $69.99 a month after a five-day free trial.
Sling
A cheaper way to watch the Cavs vs. Celtics game is Sling, although this one doesn’t offer a free trial. Sling carries ESPN in its Orange plan, which costs $46 a month with an introductory discount of 50% off your first month.
When Is the Next Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game? Date, Start Time
The next Cavaliers vs. Celtics game is tonight, Friday, Feb. 28. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET
Cavaliers vs. Celtics Odds (Feb. 28)
Although Cleveland is the better-ranked team right now, their two losses to Boston make them the underdog in tonight’s rematch. As of writing, the Celtics are a 3.5-point favorite (FanDuel).
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