2024 NBA Finals: Dates, schedule and how to watch NBA championship series
The 2024 NBA Playoffs are reaching a fever pitch as the conference finals, the battlegrounds where the fate of the NBA finals is decided, are underway. These four teams are vying to lift the prestigious Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.
The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves, both strong contenders in the regular season, are battling it out in the best-of-seven-game series in the Western Conference Finals. Meanwhile, the top-seeded Boston Celtics, who have had a dominate team all season, are facing off in the Eastern Conference Finals against the underdogs Indiana Pacers, who have shown great resilience throughout the season.
Here's everything you need to know so you don't miss out on the 2024 NBA Finals action.
When are the 2024 NBA Finals?
The 2024 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV will commence on June 6 and may extend until June 23 in the event of a Game 7. The finals will be a best-of-seven-game series.
How to watch the 2024 NBA Finals?
All 2024 NBA Finals games will air on the exclusive broadcaster ABC and will be available for streaming on ESPN+.
2024 NBA Finals schedule
Games | Location | Date/Time | TV/Streaming |
Game 1 | TBD | Thursday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+ |
Game 2 | TBD | Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+ |
Game 3 | TBD | Wednesday, June 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+ |
Game 4 | TBD | Friday, June 14 at 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+ |
Game 5 (If necessary) | TBD | Monday, June 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+ |
Game 6 (If necessary) | TBD | Thursday, June 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+ |
Game 7 (If necessary) | TBD | Sunday, June 23 at 8 p.m. ET | ABC, ESPN+ |
How to watch: Catch select NBA Playoff games on ESPN+
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