You can watch the New York Knicks vs. Boston Celtics NBA playoff games on several platforms:
- TNT broadcasts most of the Knicks vs. Celtics games in the series. For example, Games 1 through 4 aired on TNT
- ESPN aired Game 6 of the series on May 16, 2025, starting at 8 p.m. ET. You can watch it live on ESPN or stream it via the ESPN app or Watch ESPN with a valid cable login
- If you don’t have cable, streaming services like Hulu + Live TV , Sling TV , DirecTV Stream , and YouTube TV offer access to TNT and ESPN channels. Hulu + Live TV includes ESPN, TNT, and NBA coverage for $82.99/month and offers a free trial
- Max (via Prime Video) simulcasts NBA playoff games shown on TNT but does not cover ESPN or ABC games
- For Game 7 (if necessary), the game will be on TNT, truTV, and Max on May 19, 2025
- You can also follow live scores and updates on NBA League Pass and Perplexity Sports
In summary, the best ways to watch Knicks vs. Celtics games live are through TNT and ESPN broadcasts, either via cable or streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, or DirecTV Stream. For streaming without cable, Hulu + Live TV is a top option with a free trial and access to multiple channels airing the games
