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How to Watch Hawks vs. Celtics

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Never miss any Atlanta Hawks games? Well, let's ensure that trend continues. To find out how to watch or live stream the Hawks' upcoming game, check out the article below.

How to watch Boston vs. Atlanta

  • When: 7 p.m. ET, January 18
  • Where: TD Garden
  • TV: NBCS-BOS, FDSSE

How to stream the game

DIRECTV STREAM DIRECTV STREAM
Best NBA TV plan with strong RSN coverage
Editor's Choice

YouTube TV YouTube TV
All national NBA channels; great multiview feature

Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV
Key NBA channels; includes ESPN+ access

Fubo Fubo
Comprehensive sports coverage, including NBA games

Sling TV Sling TV
Budget-friendly option with customizable plans

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Atlanta Hawks key players

  • The leader in points and assists for the Hawks is Trae Young, who scores 23.1 points and dishes out 11.9 assists per game.
  • Atlanta's best rebounder is Clint Capela, who averages 9.0 boards per game in addition to his 9.5 PPG average.
  • Young makes more threes per game than any other member of the Hawks, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.9 per contest.
  • Dyson Daniels and Capela lead Atlanta on the defensive end, with Daniels leading the team in steals by averaging 3.1 per game and Capela in blocks, averaging 1.0 per contest.

Eastern Conference standings

TeamGames Back
1Cleveland Cavaliers-
2Boston Celtics6.5
3New York Knicks8.5
4Milwaukee Bucks12.0
5Orlando Magic12.5
6Indiana Pacers13.0
7Detroit Pistons13.5
8Atlanta Hawks13.5
9Miami Heat14.0
10Chicago Bulls17.0
11Philadelphia 76ers19.0
12Brooklyn Nets21.0
13Toronto Raptors25.0
14Charlotte Hornets24.0
15Washington Wizards27.5

How to watch the Atlanta Hawks on cable or satellite TV

Cox Cox
Flexible packages with an excellent DVR service

DIRECTV DIRECTV
Best for sports fans, with 25+ sports channels
Editor's Choice

DISH DISH
Price lock guarantee and family-friendly plans

Optimum Optimum
High channel counts for New York Tri-State area

Spectrum Spectrum
Affordable plans with 150+ channels, no contracts

Verizon Fios Verizon Fios
Best value with 425+ channels and great pricing

Xfinity Xfinity
Great bundle discounts with fast internet speed

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

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Our favorite streaming providers for Atlanta Hawks games

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Here’s our breakdown of the best streaming platforms for watching NBA games. After extensive testing, we found DIRECTV STREAM to be the top choice—offering live locally and nationally televised matchups. But fans outside the designated Atlanta Hawks TV market will need NBA League Pass to stream live out-of-market games.

Editor’s choice: DIRECTV STREAM ($101.98–$129.99/mo.)

Best for out-of-market games: NBA League Pass ($16.99–$24.99/mo.)

5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM

Price:
$101.98–$129.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; wide RSN availability

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Out of market games: NBA League Pass

Price:
$16.99–$24.99/mo.
NBA content:
Every out-of-market NBA game live and on-demand; includes NBA TV

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Pro tip: Hulu + Live TV may not have every NBA game. You may need regional sports network access or another streaming subscription to watch certain matchups.

How to watch the Atlanta Hawks for free

Free local channels: Antenna

Recommended antenna:
Mohu Leaf 50
NBA channels:
ABC
Features:
All local broadcast channels

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM

Price:
$101.98–$129.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; wide RSN availability

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

7-day free trial: Fubo

Price:
$32.99–$89.99/mo.
NBA channels:
ABC, ESPN, and NBA TV
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; massive channel count

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

How to watch the Atlanta Hawks FAQ

What channel is the Hawks game on?

The next Hawks game is on NBCS-BOS and FDSSE.

What time do the Hawks play their next game?

The Hawks play their next game on January 18 at 7 p.m. ET.

Where can I watch the Hawks for free?

You can stream the Hawks live with a free trial on DIRECTV STREAM, though regional restrictions may apply.

Where can I stream the Hawks game if I don’t have cable?

Our favorite way to watch the Hawks without cable is through DIRECTV STREAM. The streaming service has every national NBA channel and many RSNs, but you'll need an NBA League Pass subscription to catch out-of-market games.

What is the best streaming app for Hawks games?

DIRECTV STREAM is the best streaming app to watch the Hawks. Its robust channel lineup includes local networks, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV. However, you'll also need NBA League Pass if you're an out-of-market fan.

Why you can trust us

Our sports experts researched the channels and streaming services showing games using this season’s official NBA TV schedule. With those details, we compiled a list of TV providers that carry the most games. We then selected our viewing recommendations based on channel availability, pricing, and ease of use.

Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.

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