What time is Celtics vs. Pacers on today? Game 2 TV channel, live streams for 2024 NBA playoff game

What time is Celtics vs. Pacers on today? Game 2 TV channel, live streams for 2024 NBA playoff game

The Pacers nearly took down the Celtics in Game 1 as double-digit underdogs before unraveling down the stretch to let Boston take a 1-0 lead. And while they certainly let one slip away, the Pacers should enter Game 2 with the confidence that they can hang with the Eastern Conference's 1-seed.

Just as they did in Game 7 against the Knicks, the Pacers shot the lights out in Game 1 in Boston, hitting 13 3-pointers and shooting 53.5 percent from the field. So far this postseason, Indiana has shot 50.9 percent overall which ranks first among all playoff teams from both the East and West.

The biggest key to evening the series could be turnovers. They lost the turnover battle 22-15 in Game 1 including several critical turnovers late. Those 22 turnovers led to 32 points for Boston, enough to tip the scales in an even game with no margin for error.

MORE: Game 2 predictions | Full series schedule

Although Jayson Tatum rallied in overtime to score 10 of his game-high 36 points, the Celtics will surely need more consistency from their All-NBA performer who struggled for most of regulation. Tatum has struggled from the outside all postseason long, connecting on just 27.8 percent of his 3-pointers, easily the worst he's shot it from in the playoffs.

Can the Pacers win Game 2 and head back home tied 1-1? Or will Game 1 prove to be the jolt Boston needed to hit its stride? Here is everything you need to know about Celtics vs. Pacers, including TV and streaming options for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

What time is Celtics vs. Pacers on today?

• Date: Thursday, May 23
• Time: 8 p.m. ET

Celtics vs. Pacers will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 23. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.

What channel is Celtics vs. Pacers on today?

• TV channel: ESPN (U.S.) | TSN 1/4 (Canada)
• Live stream: Sling

Celtics vs. Pacers will air on ESPN which is the home of the Eastern Conference Finals. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling. Mike Breen — fresh off an iconic 'double bang' call in Game 1 — is on play-by-play duties and will be joined on the broadcast by analysts Doris Burke and JJ Redick along with sideline reporter Lisa Salters

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.

Celtics vs. Pacers radio station

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Celtics vs. Pacers series schedule

Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Celtics and Pacers. Every game is available to watch on ESPN or ABC with live streams for every game on Sling.

(1) Celtics vs. (6) Pacers — Boston leads 1-0

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