How to watch Pacers vs. Cavaliers: Live stream Game 5 of the conference semifinals
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The Pacers and Cavaliers return to Cleveland for the Eastern Conference semifinals. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch Pacers vs. Cavaliers live streams.
The Indiana Pacers will attempt to put an end to the Cleveland Cavaliers' playoff run in Game 5, which will take place at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs have had a rough go so far this round, after sweeping the Miami Heat in Round 1. The No. 1 seeds led the Eastern Conference this year, outperforming the No. 4 Pacers during the regular season, but they've struggled in their postseason battle against Indiana. The Pacers won the first two games on the Cavs' home court, but the Cleveland team was able to find a victory in Game 3 on the road. The win was short-lived, though, as the Pacers were able to clean up in Game 4 on Sunday night with a 129-109 win.
Can the Pacers put the series to an end and advance to the conference finals, or will the Cavaliers live to fight another day? You'll have to tune in to see. Keep reading to learn all of your watch options, and don't forget to check out our how to watch the NBA Playoffs streaming guide for more info.
What channel is the Cavaliers vs. Pacers game on?
The Cavaliers vs. Pacers game will air on TNT in the US. The game is scheduled to tip off on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET.
How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers in the US
Cord-cutters can live stream TNT without cable with the help of a live TV streaming service, such as Sling TV, DirecTV, or Max. These are month-to-month streaming services, which means that you can cancel at any time.
Sling TV is our go-to recommendation for the NBA Playoffs since you can watch every remaining postseason game for just $46/month through Sling TV's Orange plan. Orange carries TNT, ESPN, and 33 other live channels (including ESPN3, which live streams NBA on ABC games). New users can get their first month for 50% off, making it a $23 investment today.
DirecTV is another great live streaming service for sports fans, thanks to its MySports genre pack, which launched earlier this year. MySports offers TNT, ESPN, and 25+ popular sports channels for $70/month. The package includes a five-day free trial for new users and access to ESPN Plus.
Max will also live stream tonight's game, as long as you're subscribed to an ad-free tier. The ad-free plans, which start at $17/month, come with the B/R Sports Add-on, which offers live streaming for most games airing on Warner Bros.' channels. Just keep in mind that this option doesn't offer access to ESPN, so you won't be able to live stream all of the Playoffs through Max.
How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers from anywhere
NBA fans traveling away from home needn't worry about missing tonight's game. With the help of a VPN, you can use your usual websites and apps from anywhere. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs enable people to change the virtual location of their electronic viewing device. The services we've recommended require US forms of payment, so this option will work best for Americans who are simply abroad at the moment.
ExpressVPN is our top recommendation. It's an easy-to-use option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Plus, it has tons of cybersecurity perks, which you can read about in our ExpressVPN review.
How to watch Cavaliers vs. Pacers with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch.
- Turn it on and set it to a US location.
- Sign up for one of the above streaming services.
- Enjoy the game!
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