Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives around Malik Beasley #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on April 09, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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The Boston Celtics host the No. 8 seed Miami Heat for Game 1 of Round 1 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Jayson Tatum’s Celtics have dominated the 2023-24 NBA season, easily sliding into the playoffs the top seed in the East.
The beginning of an exciting series, don’t miss today’s game. Keep reading for how and when to watch the Heat vs. Celtics game.
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How and when to watch the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics game
Today’s NBA playoff game between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics will be played on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on ABC and stream on SlingTV and the platforms featured below.
How to watch the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics game without cable
If your cable subscription doesn’t carry ABC or you’ve cut the cord with your cable company, you can still watch today’s game. Below are the platforms on which you can watch today’s game live.
Sling TV: The most cost-effective way to stream the 76ers vs. Knicks game
One of the most cost-effective ways to stream today’s game is through a subscription to Sling TV. To watch today’s game, you’ll need a subscription to the Blue tier, which includes ABC. For access to more NBA playoff games, upgrade to the Orange + Blue tier (recommended), which includes the games played on ESPN.
The Blue tier is normally $45 per month, but Sling TV has an offer for new subscribers where you can get your first month for $20. The Orange + Blue tier costs $35 for your first month, and $60 per month after that. There’s also a NBA playoffs package deal where you can save $30 when you pre-pay for three months of service on any tier. You can cancel anytime.
Note: Because Sling TV doesn’t carry CBS, you won’t be able to watch CBS-aired live sports, including the NFL. If you’re looking for one live TV streaming platform to watch all your favorite sports, we suggest a subscription to Fubo or Hulu + Live TV.
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Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:
There are 46 channels to watch in total, including ABC, ESPN, TNT and TBS.
You get access to NFL games airing on ESPN next season at the lowest price.
All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
Watch the Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics game for free with Fubo
You can also catch today’s game on Fubo. Fubo is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to ABC and ESPN, in addition to almost every NFL game next season.
To watch the NBA Playoffs without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NBA basketball, you’ll have access to NFL football, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. Fubo’s Pro Tier is priced at $80 per month after your free seven-day trial.
Sports fans will want to consider adding on the $7.99 per month Fubo Extra package, which includes MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, Tennis Channel, SEC Network and more channels with live games. Or upgrade to the Fubo Elite tier and get all the Fubo Extra channels, plus the ability to stream in 4K, starting at $90 per month ($70 for the first month).
Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
There are no contracts with Fubo, you can cancel anytime.
The Pro tier includes 195 channels, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Fubo includes most channels you’ll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.
Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle: Watch the Heat vs. Celtics game live
You can watch today’s game with the Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle. The bundle features 95 channels, including ABC, TNT, local network affiliates and ESPN. It also includes the ESPN+ streaming service. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch today’s game, the 2024 NBA playoffs, MLB this season and network-aired NFL games next season with Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It’s priced at $77 after a three-day free trial.
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2024 NBA Playoffs: Full playoff schedule
Jordan Walsh #27 of the Boston Celtics attempts a basket against Anthony Gill #16 of the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at the TD Garden on April 14, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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The first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs will start April 20.
First round schedule
Below are the dates, times and networks airing each game of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. All times Eastern.
Eastern Conference
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(1) Boston Celtics vs. (8) Miami Heat
• Game 1: Heat vs. Celtics; Sunday, April 21 (1:00 p.m. ET on ABC) • Game 2: Heat vs. Celtics; Wednesday, April 24 (7:00 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) • Game 3: Celtics vs. Heat; Saturday, April 27 (6:00 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) • Game 4: Celtics vs. Heat; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD) • Game 5: Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)* • Game 6: Celtics vs. Heat; TBD (TBD, TBD)* • Game 7: Heat vs. Celtics; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
(2) New York Knicks vs. (7) Philadelphia 76ers
• Game 1:76ers vs. Knicks; Saturday, April 20 (6:00 p.m. ET on ESPN) • Game 2: 76ers vs. Knicks; Monday, April 22 (7:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) • Game 3: Knicks vs. 76ers; Thursday, April 25 (7:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) • Game 4: Knicks vs. 76ers; Sunday, April 28 (1:00 p.m. on ABC) • Game 5: 76ers vs. Knicks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)* • Game 6: Knicks vs. 76ers; TBD (TBD, TBD)* • Game 7: 76ers vs. Knicks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
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* = If necessary
(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) Indiana Pacers
• Game 1: Pacers vs. Bucks; Sunday, April 21 (7:00 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) • Game 2: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 23 (8:30 p.m. on NBA TV) • Game 3: Bucks vs. Pacers; Friday, April 26 (5:30 p.m. on ESPN) • Game 4: Bucks vs. Pacers; Sunday, April 28 (7:00 p.m. on TNT) • Game 5: Pacers vs. Bucks; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)* • Game 6: Bucks vs. Pacers; TBD (TBD, TBD)* • Game 7: Pacers vs. Bucks; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando
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• Game 1: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Saturday, April 20 (1:00 p.m. on ESPN) • Game 2: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Monday, April 22 (7:00 p.m. on NBA TV) • Game 3: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Thursday, April 25 (7:00 p.m. on NBA TV) • Game 4: Cavaliers vs. Magic; Saturday, April 27 (1:00 p.m. on TNT) • Game 5: Magic vs. Cavaliers; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)* • Game 6: Cavaliers vs. Magic; TBD (TBD, TBD)* • Game 7: Magic vs. Cavaliers; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans Pelicans
• Game 1: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Sunday, April 21 (9:30 p.m. ET on TNT, TruTV) • Game 2: Pelicans vs. Thunder; Wednesday, April 24 (9:30 p.m. on TNT, TruTV) • Game 3: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Saturday, April 27 (3:30 p.m. on TNT) • Game 4: Thunder vs. Pelicans; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD) • Game 5: Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)* • Game 6: Thunder vs. Pelicans; TBD (TBD, TBD)* • Game 7: Pelicans vs. Thunder; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
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* = If necessary
(2) Denver Nuggets vs. (7) Los Angeles Lakers
• Game 1:Lakers vs. Nuggets; Saturday, April 20 (8:00 p.m. on ABC) • Game 2: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 22 (10:00 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+) • Game 3: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Thursday, April 25 (10:00 p.m. on Spectrum Sportsnet+) • Game 4: Nuggets vs. Lakers; Saturday, April 27 (8:30 p.m. on ABC) • Game 5: Lakers vs. Nuggets; Monday, April 29 (TBD, TBD)* • Game 6: Nuggets vs. Lakers; TBD (TBD, TBD)* • Game 7: Lakers vs. Nuggets; TBD (TBD, TBD)*
= If necessary
(3) Minnesota Timberwolves vs. (6) Phoenix Suns
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Game 1:Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, April 20 (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 2: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 23 (7:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 3: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Friday, April 26 (10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Game 4: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Sunday, April 28 (9:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
Game 5: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Tuesday, April 30 (TBD, TBD)*
Game 6: Timberwolves vs. Suns; Thursday, May 2 (TBD, TBD)*
Game 7: Suns vs. Timberwolves; Saturday, May 4 (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
(4) LA Clippers vs. (5) Dallas Mavericks
• Game 1: Mavericks vs. Clippers; Sunday, April 21 (3:30 p.m. on ABC) • Game 2: Mavericks vs. Clippers, Tuesday, April 23 (10:00 p.m. on Clippervision) • Game 3: Clippers vs. Mavericks, Friday, April 26 (8:00 p.m. on Clippervision) • Game 4: Clippers vs. Mavericks, Sunday, April 28 (3:30 p.m. on ABC) • Game 5: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)* • Game 6: Clippers vs. Mavericks, TBD (TBD, TBD)* • Game 7: Mavericks vs. Clippers, TBD (TBD, TBD)*
* = If necessary
Conference semifinals schedule
The conference semifinals will begin May 6-7, but can move up to May 4-5 if the prior round’s series ends early.
Conference finals schedule
The conference finals will begin May 21-22, but can move up to May 19-20 if the prior round’s series ends early.
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NBA Finals schedule
The 2024 NBA Finals will begin June 6, airing on ABC.
Video shows bright orange flames still burning at a warehouse in Northwest Miami-Dade on Friday, almost 24 hours after crews first responded.
The flames broke out before 11 a.m. Thursday, sending towers of thick black smoke into the sky, and crews have been attempting to put the fire out since.
Officials said the structure located just east of Red Road and south of Florida’s Turnpike Extension is more than twice the size of a Costco warehouse and contains hazardous materials inside.
More than 200 firefighters from both Broward and Miami-Dade counties have been fighting the blaze, which officials say could burn for days.
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The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Lives spared, livelihoods lost
Miami-Dade Deputy Fire Chief Danny Cardeso said no injuries were reported.
The driver of an 18-wheeler told NBC6 he was at the warehouse, which stores inventory for shipments, when the fire alarm went off.
He said everyone immediately evacuated, no one was hurt, and everyone inside was accounted for. Still, some workers and business owners fear they lost their livelihoods.
Benny Monción, who owns DBenny Sazón, one of the food trucks parked at the facility, was in tears when she spoke to NBC6 at the scene.
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She said a friend of hers who also owns a food truck called to tell her how he fared.
“He called me just now, we were watching the news, and my truck was still intact, but his, the fire got it,” she said, her voice breaking as she put her head in her hand. “It burned it all up.”
She said she wasn’t sure what had happened to her truck, which normally operates on 50 North University Drive in Pembroke Pines, as the fire raged.
“I ask God that mine at least can be OK, but I feel so bad [that his didn’t make it], because these are hardworking people, looking to earn their daily living that in this country is too hard,” Monción said. “It’s so many things.”
Air quality concerns
A public safety alert was issued at one point Thursday due to the heavy smoke. The alert recommended those with respiratory problems and medical conditions to shelter in place if possible.
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Dr. Donny Perez, a medical director at Memorial Regional Hospital South, said fires like this can send fine particles into the air that can irritate the lungs and cause coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, sore throat, chest pain and palpitations.
“Even their eyes can get irritated, the sore throat. So the best thing is to stay indoors with the windows closed, avoid outdoor exercise. Wear an N-95 mask if you must go outside. Use your rescue inhalers as prescribed if you do have lung disease,” he said.
Resident Gloria Downey said the smoke was concerning, especially with the uncertainty about what materials could be burning.
“I mean I don’t know what’s in that building, but I have lived here since before that building was built off and on, and God knows what’s in there,” she said. “We have the house completely sealed. We have air filters running in both rooms. The air condition is off. It’s a little hot in Miami, but we’ll be all right.”
Drought and wind may hinder firefight
Winds on Friday are blowing consistently at 10-20 mph toward the northwest, pushing the smoke over a nearby landfill and out over the Everglades.
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“Just a couple of spotty little showers here, not enough to really help with the fire,” NBC6’s meteorologist Adam Berg said. “But the winds certainly don’t help.”
Traffic impacts
Officials asked people to avoid the area while they worked to put out the fire. Northwest 47th Avenue is closed between Honey Hill Drive (Northwest 199th Street) to Northwest 207th Drive.
A mother in Miami Gardens has been sentenced to five years of probation after her 2-year-old son accidentally shot himself with a gun he found in her purse.
According to police, the incident happened last summer at an apartment complex in Miami Gardens. Authorities say the toddler grabbed his mother’s firearm from her purse and accidentally pulled the trigger, shooting himself in the leg.
Video captured at the scene showed the child being rushed to the hospital on a stretcher. The boy survived and has since fully recovered.
The child’s mother, 35-year-old Christina Monique Doyle, was arrested and charged with child neglect and culpable negligence for allowing easy access to the weapon. Prosecutors said those charges carried a possible sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
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During a court hearing, the presiding judge, Alberto Milian, emphasized the responsibility that comes with gun ownership.
“I am a very pro-gun person, but along with the right and the privilege of having a gun comes responsibilities,” Milian said.
Doyle ultimately accepted a plea deal where she pleaded no contest, allowing her to avoid jail time. Instead, she was sentenced to five years of probation.
Her attorney, Dustin Tischler, said Doyle has no prior criminal record and described the incident as a mistake.
“She’s 35 years old, never been in trouble whatsoever in her life,” Tischler said. “She’s a very good mother, a very caring mother to several children. This has been a nightmare, and she’s happy to get it behind her.”
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Tischler also said the case should serve as a warning to gun owners about keeping firearms secure around children.
“Even though she had it in her purse and thought it was secure, the child was able to get to it when she was distracted,” he said. “If you have a firearm, it’s important to keep it locked away.”
Tischler said Doyle has completed a parenting program through the Florida Department of Children and Families and how she is allowed to have contact with her children, including her son who is now doing well after recovering from the injury.
NBC6 reached out to DCF about the case but we haven’t heard back yet.
Miami’s own pays tribute to former teacher on SNL Miami’s own Marcello Hernandez brought a piece of home to SNL for his latest performance, giving a tribute to his hometown and a special teacher in that classic Miami accent.
NEW YORK CITY — Miami’s own Marcello Hernandez brought a piece of home to SNL for his latest performance, giving a tribute to his hometown and a special teacher in that classic Miami accent.
During his performance, Hernandez definitely brought the character of “Mr. Fronzi” to life.
The over-the-top teacher with a big heart was a character inspired by his real-life theology teacher at Miami-Dade’s private Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Angie Fernandez.
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And Hernandez even flew her up to New York City to see the skit live in person.
“When I saw the skit, I was flabbergasted. I laughed from here to eternity. It was so good,” Fernandez said. “I am so honored that he chose to imitate me. That’s the best compliment you can give somebody!”
Fernandez said that while Hernandez drove her crazy in her classroom, he was also always humble, honest and she calls him one of her favorite students.
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