Day: June 9, 2024

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Jayson Tatum (left) of the Boston Celtics and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks are some of the star power in the 2024 NBA Finals.

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The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks meet again tonight in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. We’ve put together all the details on how to watch the NBA Finals Game 2, including both cable and live streaming options for the epic Mavericks vs. Celtics match-up.

The teams last played in Game 1 on Thursday night, which saw the Celtics walk away with a 107-89 win. The first quarter did the bulk of the damage, with the Celtics leading 37-20. While the Mavs were able to make some headway in the second quarter (26-22) and even pull ahead in the third (23-24) and fourth (21-23) quarter breakdowns, they were ultimately unable to defeat the Boston team. The teams will meet again at TD Garden for Game 2, where the Celtics will try to pull off another win on their home court.

If you’re hoping to tune in, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we’ve outlined some of the best NBA Finals watch options. And make sure to bookmark our NBA hub for updated info on future Celtics vs. Mavericks games.

• See also: How to watch NHL Playoffs | How to watch WNBA season | How to watch French Open

How to watch NBA Finals Game 2 quick links

• US: ABC on Sling TV (half-off first month), Fubo (one-week free trial)
• Access subscriptions from anywhere via ExpressVPN (try risk-free for 30 days)
• When: Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m. ET / 1 a.m. BST / 8 a.m. AWST (Monday)

How to watch Mavericks vs. Celtics live stream in the US

Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 2 will air on ABC in the US on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET. If you don’t have cable, there are a couple of live streaming TV packages that can help you out today, including Sling TV and Fubo.

The most affordable of these two options is Sling TV, where you can access ABC in select regions by subscribing to Sling Orange + Blue for $55 a month. The service currently offers half-off your first month if you’re a new user, so you’ll only need to cough up $27.50 before tax today. Sling’s local channel coverage is selective, so you’ll need to look up the channels available in your zip code prior to subscribing to see if ABC is available to you. According to Sling’s local channels page, regions like New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Chicago are among those that get access to ABC.

Fubo is another solid live TV streaming package, with even more channels in its lineup. Plus, the service’s ABC offerings tend to be available in more areas (although you should still double-check that your region can get the network). Subscriptions start at $79.99 a month, but new users can try Fubo free for one week when they sign up. 

How to watch Mavericks vs. Celtics live stream from anywhere

If you’ll be traveling away from the United States when the game airs, you can try keeping up with your subscriptions via VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs are handy ways to temporarily change your device’s location so that you can still use all your usual websites and apps while you’re away from home. The recommendation is best for Americans who are simply traveling outside of the US at the moment since the services we’ve highlighted today require US forms of payment.

Our go-to VPN suggestion is ExpressVPN. It’s beginner-friendly, and if you find that it’s not helping you stream, there’s a 30-day money-back guarantee. Check out our ExpressVPN review for full details, and keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.

How to watch Mavericks vs. Celtics live stream with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don’t already have one.
• Install it on the device you’re planning to watch on.
• Turn it on and set it to a US location. 
• Sign up for a live streaming package and navigate to ABC.
• Enjoy the game!

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.