Lakers vs. Celtics Livestream: Here’s Where to Watch the Basketball Game Without Cable

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Quick Answer: NBA fans can watch the Lakers vs. Celtics game online with a live TV streaming service, including Hulu + Live TV, Sling, or with a DirecTV Stream free trial.

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The Los Angeles Lakers will hit the road for an away game tonight against the Boston Celtics. The TD Garden matchup sees the top-ranked Celtics take on the Lakers for the first time since they defeated Los Angeles on Christmas Day. Both teams are coming off wins over the last few weeks, but can Boston deliver another W tonight? Here’s where NBA fans can livestream the Lakers vs. Celtics game online, even if you’ve cut the cord.

How to Watch Lakers vs. Celtics Game Without Cable

Want to catch the Lakers vs. Celtics NBA game tonight without cable? The game will air live on TNT, but these live TV streaming services make watching it without cable as simple as a layup.

Stream Lakers vs. Celtics on DirecTV Stream

NBA fans who have a DirecTV Stream subscription can tune into the Lakers vs. Celtics game on both Spectrum Sportsnet and TNT. The live TV streamer offers a five-day free trial for its plans and carries the channels (though check to make sure they’re offered in your region). We recommend the DirecTV Stream Choice plan, which starts at $83.99 per month for two months, then $108.99 a month.

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Stream Lakers vs. Celtics on Sling TV

Sling TV has made it a cinch to watch the Lakers vs. Celtics matchup without cable. You can stream the NBA game with the Sling Orange plan (which includes TNT). A subscription starts at $15 a month, then costs $40 a month after that. That’s a $25 savings on your first month of streaming.

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Stream Lakers vs. Celtics on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV subscribers can watch the Lakers vs. Celtics game when it airs on TNT. The subscription normally costs $76.99 per month for the ad-supported package. With this plan, viewers also get access to stream everything on both ESPN+ and Disney+.

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How to Stream Lakers vs. Celtics Game for Free

NBA fans can livestream TNT to see the Los Angeles Lakers face off against the Boston Celtics with a free trial to DirecTV Stream. The service includes a five-day free trial before you have to pay for the standard monthly subscription fee — just remember to cancel your membership before you get charged.

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When Is the Lakers vs. Celtics Game? Date, Start Time, Channel

The L.A. Lakers play the Boston Celtics tonight, Feb. 1, 2024, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The game will air on TNT starting at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT.

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