Celtics vs. Warriors, NBA Finals Game 4: Live stream, TV channel, start time, X-factors
These playoffs and NBA Finals have been a showcase in resilience for the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors.
Neither team has lost consecutive games this postseason. Golden State is 5-0 following a loss, including a win in Game 2 of this series. Boston improved to 7-0 after a loss by winning Game 3 and taking a 2-1 lead.
The Warriors get another chance to rebound in Friday's pivotal Game 4. A victory ties the series at 2-2 and sends it back to San Francisco wide open for anyone to prevail. A win by the Celtics gives them a nearly insurmountable 3-1 lead and complete control of the series.
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Who has the edge heading into Game 4? Here is everything you need to know for Friday's game, including broadcast information and key X-factors for each team.
What TV channel is broadcasting the NBA Finals?
Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals will be nationally televised on ABC at 9 p.m. ET.
What is the schedule for the NBA Finals?
(All times Eastern; ** If necessary)
Game 1: Celtics 120, Warriors 108, Chase Center, San Francisco
Game 2: Warriors 107, Celtics 88, Chase Center, San Francisco
Game 3: Celtics 116, Warriors 100, TD Garden, Boston
Game 4: Friday, 9 p.m., TD Garden, Boston
Game 5: June 13, 9 p.m., Chase Center, San Francisco
**Game 6: June 16, 9 p.m., TD Garden, Boston
**Game 7: June 19, 8 p.m., Chase Center, San Francisco
How do you stream the NBA Finals?
Game 4 can be live-streamed at ESPN.com and ESPN+. Streaming is also available on FuboTV.
Who are the X-factors for Game 4?
Boston's Robert Williams III
Williams has been managing left knee soreness that has bothered him since the end of the regular season and kept him out at points during the playoffs. When he's 100% and at the top of his game, though, the Celtics are at their best. Williams made his mark on Game 3 with eight points, 10 rebounds, four blocks and three steals in 26 minutes and played great defense all over the floor. Coach Ime Udoka called Williams a prototypical "modern-day NBA center." His defensive versatility allows the Celtics to play big more often next to Al Horford and take advantage of the smaller Warriors.
Golden State's Jordan Poole
Poole has arguably been the Warriors' biggest X-factor the entire season, and we're seeing why in the Finals. Aside from a short stretch late in Game 2 after the result was largely decided, Poole has not made a significant impact on the Finals. He's scoring 12 points per game in the series after averaging 18.4 in the first three rounds. Golden State desperately needs his production as a third (and sometimes second) scoring option, especially if Steph Curry is going to be hampered at all by the apparent leg injury he sustained in Game 3.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NBA Finals: Celtics vs. Warriors live stream, TV info, time for Game 4
