How to watch NBA Finals: Live stream Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 3
The NBA Finals resume Wednesday night with the Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Game 3. We'll show you how to tune in from anywhere.
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The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks meet again on Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. We've put together all the details on how to watch the NBA Finals Game 3, including both cable and live streaming options for the epic Mavericks vs. Celtics match-up.
The teams last played in Game 2 on Sunday night, which saw the Celtics walk away with another win, giving them a 2-0 series lead over the Mavericks. The Celtics won 105-98 on Sunday, which was a slight improvement for the Mavs after Game 1 when the Celtics won 107-89. The first two games were played out at TD Garden in Boston, but the teams will head to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for the next two games.
If you're hoping to tune in to Game 3, 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.
How to watch Mavericks vs. Celtics live stream in the US
Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 3 will air on ABC in the US on Wednesday at 8:30 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.