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When will the 2024 NBA Finals take place? Dates, schedule, how to watch

The 2024 NBA Playoffs are reaching their climax as the Conference Finals, the battlegrounds that will decide the fate of the NBA Finals, are underway. These four teams are vying for the prestigious Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy.

The Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves, both strong regular-season contenders, will battle for the title in the best-of-seven series in the Western Conference Finals. Meanwhile, the top-seeded Boston Celtics, who have been a dominant team all season, will face the underdog Indiana Pacers, who have shown great resilience all season, in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Here's everything you need to know so you don't miss the action of the 2024 NBA Finals.

When will the 2024 NBA Finals take place?

The 2024 NBA Finals, presented by YouTube TV, will begin on June 6 and, in the event of a seventh game, may last until June 23. The finals will be played as a best-of-seven series.

How to watch the 2024 NBA Finals?

All games of the 2024 NBA Finals will be broadcast on the exclusive ABC channel and can be streamed on ESPN+.

2024 NBA Finals schedule

Games Location Appointment time TV/Streaming
Game 1 To be announced Thursday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET ABC, ESPN+
Game 2 To be announced Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m. ET ABC, ESPN+
Game 3 To be announced Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 p.m. ET ABC, ESPN+
Game 4 To be announced Friday, June 14, 8:30 p.m. ET ABC, ESPN+
Game 5 (If necessary) Still open Monday, June 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET ABC, ESPN+
Game 6 (If necessary) To be announced Thursday, June 20 at 8:30 p.m. ET ABC, ESPN+
Game 7 (If necessary) Still open Sunday, June 23 at 8 p.m. ET ABC, ESPN+

Here's how you can watch: Watch select NBA playoff games on ESPN+

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