Celtics vs. Suns: Free live stream, TV, how to watch

The Celtics will go for a 3-0 start on their six-game road trip as they face off with the Phoenix Suns in a battle of the two teams with the best records in each conference. Boston will have Malcolm Brogdon back for the matchup after he was cleared following an illness but they will be without Al Horford for the second straight game as he entered health and safety protocols on Wednesday morning. The Suns are expected to have some keep reinforcements back in the fold for the high-profile matchup as Chris Paul will suit up after missing the past month with a sore heel.

What TV channel is the game on? What time will it start? Wednesday’s game will tip off at 10:00 p.m. ET at TD Garden in Boston. The game will air on TV via NBC Sports Boston in New England. If you are out of market, the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Live stream info: WatchESPN | NBC Sports | Sling | fuboTV – If you have cable and live in New England, you can use your login credentials to watch the game via NBC Sports. If you are out of the New England market, you can stream the game on WatchESPN by logging into your credentials. If you don’t have cable, you can stream the game on smart TVs and streaming devices via Sling and fuboTV, which has a free trial.

More coverage via the Associated Press

PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Paul is nearing his return after missing a month with a sore right heel.

The 12-time All-Star could return as early as Wednesday night against the NBA-leading Boston Celtics. The 37-year-old was listed as questionable for the game but did some work during the team’s morning shootaround.

The Suns have a 9-5 record in Paul’s absence. He’s played in 10 games this season, averaging 9.4 assists and a career-low 9.5 points.

Cameron Payne has played well in Paul’s absence, averaging a career-high 13 points and 5.8 assists.

Also on Wednesday, the Celtics said veteran forward Al Horford was out after he entered the league’s health and safety protocols.

The Celtics have a 20-5 record, which tops the NBA. The Suns are 16-8, which is the best record in the Western Conference.

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