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Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat live stream: How to watch the NBA online

It’s rivalry week in the NBA, and two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference will face off on Thursday night. Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics head to South Beach to play Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on January 25. The national game will air on TNT.

The Celtics and Heat are on a collision course to meet in the conference finals for the fourth time in five seasons. Boston is the number one seed in the East, ahead of the second-seeded Milwaukee Bucks by a few games. Miami has between the sixth and seventh seed. However, Miami has proven that their seed does not matter if they make the playoffs. Last season, the Heat went to the NBA Finals as the eighth seed. Miami should have their newest acquisition from the Charlotte Hornets, Terry Rozier, playing against the Celtics.

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Watch the Celtics and Heat write another chapter in the rivalry on TNT, a network found in most cable packages. For those cord-cutters, there are multiple ways to watch TNT without cable. One of the premier alternatives to cable is Sling TV, a streaming television service. Find out how to watch Celtics versus Heat and other NBA games from anywhere with Sling below.

Watch the Celtics vs. Heat live stream on Sling TV

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With a wide range of channels featuring multiple games from various leagues, Sling is the perfect option for sports fans looking to watch their favorite teams and players. Never miss a game on ESPN, TNT, NBC, Fox, and ABC with Sling TV. Thanks to no annual contracts, Sling customers can adjust their package to fit their needs. Additionally, the Sling mobile app allows subscribers to watch their favorite programs on the go. This is another reason why Sling remains one of the best live TV streaming services.

Sling subscribers can choose between the Orange and Blue plans. Orange costs $40 per month and features 32 channels, including Disney Channel, Freeform, and ESPN. The Blue plan is priced at $45 per month and contains 42 channels, such as FX, NFL Network, and USA. Sling offers a bundle option of Orange and Blue for $60 per month. Now, new customers can take $25 off the first month.

Watch the Celtics vs. Heat live stream from abroad with a VPN

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There is no love lost whenever the Celtics and Heat play. Expect a chippy game between two heated rivals on TNT. Streaming the game on TNT is much easier to do from home than abroad. If you plan to travel during the game, then issues could arise with your streaming services. To alleviate these problems, download a VPN.

One of the best VPNs on the market is NordVPN. With NordVPN, customers will have a service that provides safe and private access to the Internet. NordVPN features malware protection, remote file access, and a dark web monitor. NordVPN is offering 63% off to new customers in a special deal, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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Michigan State vs. Michigan: How to watch, results, and highlights
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The Battle of Michigan will be settled Friday night. Jaden Akins and the No. 14 Michigan State Spartans (21-5) travel south to face Vladislav Goldin and the Michigan Wolverines (20-5). The Wolverines and Spartans sit first and second in the Big Ten. This game could be the deciding factor as to which team gets the No. 1 seed in next month's Big Ten tournament.
The Spartans took care of business on Tuesday when they defeated No. 13 Purdue 75-66 at the Breslin Center. Michigan State's defense has been its strongest unit, allowing the third-least amount of points per game (67.4) in the Big Ten. The Wolverines enter Friday night's game having won six consecutive games, including Sunday's 86-83 win over Ohio State.

Michigan has been a perfect 12-0 at home this season. Can the Wolverines make it 13-0, or will the Spartans play spoiler? Find out how to watch Michigan State versus Michigan, including the start time, TV channel, and streaming options. Read our NCAA men's basketball March to the Madness guide for more coverage.
Results and highlights: Michigan State 75 - Michigan 62
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The end of the regular season is winding down in the Big Ten conference. With only a few games remaining, several teams are jockeying for position before the Big Ten Tournament. One game features Julia Ayrault and the No. 22 Michigan State Spartans (19-6) and JuJu Watkins and the USC Trojans (23-2). Both teams are coming off a recent game against one of the best teams in the country, UCLA.
Michigan State almost pulled off a huge upset against UCLA with Lauren Betts. The Spartans led the Bruins 55-53 heading into the fourth quarter. However, UCLA outscored Michigan State 22-14 to win 75-69. Meanwhile, the USC Trojans handed UCLA their first loss last week by a score of 71-60. The Trojans followed that up with a close 69-64 victory over Washington.
USC is fighting for the No. 1 seed in the Big Ten Tournament, while Michigan State sits in sixth place. Can the Spartans pull off the upset? Find out how to watch the game between Michigan State and USC below, including the start time, channel, and streaming information. Read our NCAA women's basketball March to the Madness 2025 guide for more information.

Results and highlights: USC 83 - Michigan State 75
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It's a battle of ACC rivals on Monday night as the Duke Blue Devils (20-5) travel to South Bend to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (22-2). It will be the lone regular season matchup for these two teams. However, they could square off at next month's ACC Tournament. Notre Dame enters the game first in the ACC, while Duke is third.
Notre Dame lost consecutive games on November 29 and 30. The Fighting Irish have won 17 straight games since those losses. Notre Dame is led by Hannah Hidalgo, the sensational sophomore averaging 25.2 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.0 assists. If Notre Dame has a deep run this March, it will be on the back of Hidalgo. The Blue Devils don't have the star power of Notre Dame, but Toby Fournier and Ashlon Jackson make for a solid 1-2 punch. Duke has won eight of their last nine, with the lone loss coming at the hands of NC State.
Both teams want to finish the season strong as they head into the final stretch. Find out how to watch the game between Duke and Notre Dame, including the start time, TV channel, and streaming options. Read our NCAA women's basketball March to the Madness guide for more coverage.

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