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Ben Leibowitz, Akron Beacon Journal
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Cleveland Cavaliers games on national TV are few and far between, but Cavs fans will have a chance to watch their favorite team on the national stage against the Boston Celtics Tuesday, March 5.

The Celtics are coming off a shocking 52-point drubbing of the Golden State Warriors Sunday night in which Stephen Curry missed all nine of his 3-point attempts. The Dubs shot a woeful 17.1% from beyond the arc as a team in the blowout loss. Boston, meanwhile, made a ridiculously efficient 51% of their 3-pointers.

The Cavs will look to cool off the scorching-hot Celtics, who have won 11 straight games dating back to Feb. 4. Boston is 2-0 against Cleveland entering Tuesday night's game, having won back-to-back games against the Cavs back in December.

Here's how fans can tune in.

What channel is the Cavs vs. Celtics game on?

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The NBA on TNT crew will have coverage of the Cavaliers showdown with the Celtics Tuesday, March, 5 with tipoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Can I stream the Cavs vs. Celtics game on TNT?

If you don't have a cable subscription, the NBA on TNT games are also streamed via the Max (HBO) app, with a subscription login to Max.

Cavs vs. Celtics is also Jason, Travis Kelce bobblehead night

For fans who attend the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Boston Celtics on March 5, the giveaway is a Kelce brothers collectors' bobblehead figurine.
For fans who attend the Cleveland Cavaliers' game against the Boston Celtics on March 5, the giveaway is a Kelce brothers collectors' bobblehead figurine.

Though you can't get one by watching the game on TNT, fans in attendance at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse will have the chance to secure a unique bobblehead.

Though they play in the NFL not the NBA, Cleveland Heights natives Jason (Philadelphia Eagles) and Travis (Kansas City Chiefs) Kelce have always embraced their Northeast Ohio roots.

The Cavs will take the opportunity to embrace them with this giveaway.

Will Cavs' guard Donovan Mitchell be playing against the Celtics?

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) drives to the basket during an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

The short answer: No.

Cleveland's All-Star guard will reportedly miss at least the next three Cavs games after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection Monday to treat a left knee bone bruise, the team announced.

Other Cavaliers players will need to step up in his absence.

What's the other game on NBA on TNT for Tuesday?

Following the Cavs' matchup with the Celtics, the NBA on TNT coverage will continue at 10 p.m. ET with the Phoenix Suns facing off against the defending champion Denver Nuggets.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: How to watch Cavs vs. Celtics game on TV, streaming