How to watch NBA Playoffs: Nets vs. Celtics Game 1 live stream

The Brooklyn Nets face the division rival Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Now that the play-in games are over with and done, let’s turn our attention to one of the first-round series in the NBA Playoffs, the one between the Atlantic Division rival Brooklyn Nets and the Boston Celtics.

Brooklyn finished second in the Atlantic Division race one game behind the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers at 48-24. While the Nets have been one of the three best teams in the Eastern Conference all season long, Boston had to battle for its right to reach the playoffs. Boston defeated the Washington Wizards in their play-in game on Tuesday to earn the No. 7 overall seed.

Here is what you will need to know to watch Game 1 between the Celtics and the Nets.

Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets: How to watch Game 1 online

Date: Saturday, May 22
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Venue: Barclays Center
TV Info: ABC
Live Stream: WatchESPN, fuboTV

Game 1 between the Celtics and Nets will tipoff at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 22 from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. ABC will have the national telecast of this first-round playoff game between Atlantic Division rivals. The available live streams for this game can be found on WatchESPN and on fuboTV. Brooklyn is an overwhelming favorite to advance here.

Overall, Boston is has a great head coach in Brad Stevens and a roster with ample playoff experience. This gives the Celtics a decent shot to steal a few games in this best-of-seven series, possibly a puncher’s chance to stun Brooklyn in round one. While Boston has a high floor, it cannot match the Nets’ ceiling of Kevin Durant, James Harden and Kyrie Irving at their respective apices.

Look for the Nets to set the tone for how their best-of-seven series goes with Boston Saturday.