New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics 2025: Here’s How to Watch the NBA Playoff Series Online

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It’s the NBA Playoffs! With the Knicks stealing Game 1 of the east semifinals with a win, the Celtics are looking to even up the series with one win apiece. However, New York could win Game 2 and go up 2-0 going back to Madison Square Garden in New York City for Game 3.

Keep reading to learn the other streaming options to watch Game 2: New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics online without cable.

When Does New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics 2025 Start?

Game 2: Knicks vs. Celtics series broadcast live on TNT. The NBA Playoff games are available to livestream on Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV.

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How to Watch New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics 2025 With Sling TV

To watch the Knicks vs. Celtics on TNT, Sling TV Orange starts at $23 for the first month, $45.99 per month afterward (the streamer’s current deal), with nearly 35 channels that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers.

The service even gets you live access to broadcast and cable networks such as Disney Channel, ESPN, ESPN2, TBS, AMC, BBC America, BET, CNN, FreeForm and more. Please note that channel availability and price depends on your local TV market. Learn more about Sling TV here.

How to Watch New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics 2025 With Hulu + Live TV

The Knicks vs. Celtics series on TNT are available to watch with Hulu + Live TV too. Prices for the cable alternative start at $82.99 per month, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+ at no additional cost.

Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one bundle. It also features many other networks, including ABC, Hallmark Channel, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, NBC, Fox Sports and more.

How to Watch New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics 2025 With DirecTV

A subscription to DirecTV’s new My Sports package — which comes with TNT for Knicks vs. Celtics — gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, starting at $69.99 per month. The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free if you sign up now.

You can watch local networks such as NBC, ABC and Fox, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FS1, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network and others.

Which Celebrities Are Making Appearances During New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics?

It’s likely there will be a number of celebrities and famous recording artists in attendance during the Knicks vs. Celtics, such as Knicks fans LL Cool J, 50 Cent and Fat Joe:; Celtics fans Jack Harlow, Gucci Mane and Nelly; and others. Tune in to the games to find out who’s sitting courtside on celebrity row.

How to Buy New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics 2025 Tickets Online

Want to attend the Knicks vs. Celtics series in person? There are still last-minute tickets available via Vivid Seats (get $20 off purchases of $200 and over with code BB30), SeatGeek (your first purchases can get $10 off ticket order $250 and with code BILLBOARD10), StubHub and GameTime (score $20 off ticket orders of $150 and over with code SAVE20). Prices vary depending on the city and seats available.

Moreover, you can save $150 off when you spend $500 with promo code BILLBOARD150, or $300 off when you spend $1,000 with promo code BILLBOARD300 at TicketNetwork.com.

For Game 2, Knicks vs. Celtics takes place on Wednesday (May 7) starting at at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT broadcasts on TNT. The NBA Playoff game is also available to livestream on Sling TV.

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