Celtics vs Warriors live stream: how to watch NBA Finals Game 5 online – Dubs have momentum after Curry masterclass

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By Aatif Sulleyman
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Can the Warriors surge into the lead at Chase Center?

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots during the first half against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals 2022
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Just when you thought the momentum had shifted back in Boston's favor, Steph Curry dons his cape and drags the Dubs onto level terms. And now Golden State have home-court advantage again, which can surely only be good news for Draymond Green. It's best of three now, and you can read on as we explain how to get a Celtics vs Warriors live stream and watch the 2022 NBA Finals Game 5 online from wherever you are.

Celtics vs Warriors live stream

Dates: Thursday, June 2 - Sunday, June 19 (full schedule below)

Venues: Chase Center, San Francisco & TD Garden, Boston

US TV coverage: ABC/ESPN3 / $10 Sling TV discount

Global live streams: Kayo Sports FREE trial (AU) / TSN/SNNow (CA) | Sky Sports (UK)

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Even while carrying an injury, Curry was too hot for the Celtics to handle in a sizzling Game 4 showing that surely ranks as his best NBA Finals performance ever. Ime Udoka's men haven't been able to slow him down all series, and at this point offense might be the best form of defense.

The only problem with that is the Celtics' scoring has been all over the place with a score of 120 in Game 1, followed by totals of 88, 116, and 97, compared to the Warriors' uber-consistent 108, 107, 100 and 107. Andrew Wiggins has been working wonders on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, but surely it's only a matter of time before The Problem has his Finals moment.

Tatum has not been playing badly, far from it, but it's on the biggest stages that the great players need to bend the game to their will. Whoever seizes the initiative tonight will be one victory away from glory. Read on for how to watch a Celtics vs Warriors live stream for Game 5 online and get the 2022 NBA Finals from wherever you are in the world this June.

2022 NBA Finals schedule and TV channels

Composite image of NBA basketball players Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics & Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors

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All times are given in ET

  • Game 1: Celtics 120 - Warriors 108
  • Game 2: Celtics 88 - Warriors 107
  • Game 3: Warriors 100 - Celtics 116
  • Game 4: Warriors 107 - Celtics 97
  • Celtics vs Warriors Game 5: Monday June 13, 9pm
  • Warriors vs Celtics Game 6: Thursday June 16, 9pm
  • Celtics vs Warriors Game 7*: Sunday June 19, 8pm

(* = if required)

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How to watch Celtics vs Warriors: live stream 2022 NBA Finals in the US without cable

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Every single game of the 2022 NBA Finals is being shown on both ABC and ESPN 3. If you don't have either of those channels as part of your TV package, you can still watch the entire Celtics vs Warriors series without the commitment or expense of cable. 

How to watch the NBA Finals without cable

Sling TV is a complete cable replacement service that includes ESPN 3 in its Sling Orange package. It normally costs $35 per month but there's currently a $10 discount on your first month of Sling TV. 

A costlier alternative is to get a FuboTV plan, which includes ABC, as well as more than 100 other top channels. Its standard plan costs $69.99 per month.

How to watch 2022 NBA Finals without blackouts

Scroll down for all the ways you can watch the 2022 NBA Finals online in a number of countries around the world. But first, you should know that if you're abroad at any point during the Celtics vs Warriors series, you probably won't be able to watch the hoops like you normally would at home.

This is because of geo-blocking, a digital restriction that means certain streaming services are only accessible in the region they're based in. 

When this is the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use the best VPN service to change your IP address to a difference location. This will generally let you tune in to your local coverage, just as you would from home, and means you don't have to trawl the sketchier corners of the internet for an illegal stream.

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How to watch 2022 NBA Finals in Australia for FREE

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ESPN, available through Foxtel, has got basketball fans in Australia covered for the entirety of the 2022 NBA Finals, which you can also stream on your laptop or mobile using the Foxtel Go app. 

Each game of the Celtics vs Warriors series is set to tip-off at either 11am or 10am AEST.

The NBA Finals are also being shown on the excellent sports streaming service Kayo Sports, which is the ideal option for anyone who doesn't want to commit to a lengthy and pricey contract.

Kayo lets you stream on two devices with its $25 per month Basic plan, and on three devices with its $35 Premium plan. Both come with a FREE 14-day trial.

Alternatively there's the NBA League Pass, which is showing every remaining NBA game live, with a subscription starting at $39.99 after a 7-day FREE trial.

Outside Australia? Don't forget, you can take your NBA coverage abroad with you as well. For those wanting to watch home coverage of sports from overseas, a good VPN is the solution.

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How to watch 2022 NBA Finals: live stream Celtics vs Warriors in the UK

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Basketball fans based in the UK can tune into the 2022 NBA Finals on Sky Sports. The network will be showing every game from the Celtics vs Warriors series, but be warned that all of the action takes place very late at night. Each game tips off at either 2am or 1am BST.

Subscribers also get to watch on the move using the Sky Go app, which is available on nearly all modern phones, tablets, laptops, PCs and consoles.

If you don't fancy being locked in to a long, expensive contract, consider the more flexible streaming option, Now (formerly Now TV).

Alternatively, fans might want to check out the NBA League Pass, which starts at £14.99 after a 7-day free trial, and gets you every remaining game of the 2022 NBA season.

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How to watch Celtics vs Warriors in Canada

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In Canada, the NBA Finals are split between Sportsnet and TSN, with TSN showing Games 1, 3, 4 and 7*, and Sportsnet broadcasting Games 2, 5 and 6 of the Celtics vs Warriors series. 

If you don't have TSN on cable, you can subscribe to it on a streaming-only basis from $7.99 a day or (much better value) $19.99 a month.

If you don't have Sportsnet on cable, you can subscribe to standalone streaming service SN Now instead, with prices starting at $14.99 per month or $149.99 per year.

Aatif Sulleyman
Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.