NBA Finals schedule 2023: Full dates, times, TV channels & live streams to watch

Stephen Noh

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We are now just a few games away from crowning a new NBA champion.

With their victory over the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, the Nuggets will be in their first-ever NBA Finals. They will have home-court advantage against the Heat, who advanced to the championship series after eliminating the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA Finals.

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NBA Finals schedule 2023

Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals will be played on Thursday, June 1. With the exception of Game 4, there are at least two days between each game.

DateGameTime (ET)TV channel
June 1Game 18:30 p.m.ABC
June 4Game 28 p.m.ABC
June 7Game 38:30 p.m.ABC
June 9Game 48:30 p.m.ABC
June 12Game 5*8:30 p.m.ABC
June 15Game 6*8:30 p.m.ABC
June 18Game 7*8 p.m.ABC

*If necessary

How to watch NBA Finals games: TV channels, live streams

  • TV channels: ABC
  • Live streams: Sling TV

Basketball fans can watch the NBA Finals on ABC. Sling TV offers a streaming option.

Fans in the U.S. can watch the NBA Finals on Sling TV, which is now offering $10 off your first month! Stream the sports you love starting at just $30 in your first month with Sling Orange to catch all the games on ABC.

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NBA Playoffs 2023: Results from each round

Eastern Conference first round

(1) Bucks vs. (8) Heat — Miami wins 4-1

DateGameResult
April 16Game 1Heat 130, Bucks 117
April 19Game 2Bucks 138, Heat 122
April 22Game 3Heat 121, Bucks 99
April 24Game 4Heat 119, Bucks 114
April 26Game 5Heat 128, Bucks 126 (OT)

(2) Celtics vs. (7) Hawks — Boston wins 4-2

DateGameResult
April 15Game 1Celtics 112, Hawks 99
April 18Game 2Celtics 119, Hawks 106
April 21Game 3Hawks 130, Celtics 122
April 23Game 4Celtics 129, Hawks 121
April 25Game 5Hawks 119, Celtics 117
April 27Game 6Celtics 128, Hawks 120

(3) 76ers vs. (6) Nets — Philadelphia wins 4-0

DateGameResult
April 15Game 176ers 121, Nets 101
April 17Game 276ers 96, Nets 84
April 20Game 376ers 102, Nets 97
April 22Game 476ers 96, Nets 88

(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Knicks — New York wins 4-1

DateGameResult
April 15Game 1Knicks 101, Cavaliers 97
April 18Game 2Cavaliers 107, Knicks 90
April 21Game 3Knicks 99, Cavaliers 79
April 23Game 4Knicks 102, Cavaliers 93
April 26Game 5Knicks 106, Cavaliers 95

Eastern Conference Semifinals

(2) Celtics vs. (3) 76ers — Boston wins 4-3

DateGameResult
May 1Game 176ers 119, Celtics 115
May 3Game 2Celtics 121, 76ers 87
May 5Game 3Celtics 114, 76ers 102
May 7Game 476ers 116, Celtics 115 (OT)
May 9Game 576ers 115, Celtics 103
May 11Game 6Celtics 95, 76ers 86
May 14Game 7Celtics 112, 76ers 88

(5) Knicks vs. (8) Heat — Miami wins 4-2

DateGameResult
April 30Game 1Heat 108, Knicks 101
May 2Game 2Knicks 111, Heat 105
May 6Game 3Heat 105, Knicks 86
May 8Game 4Heat 109, Knicks 101
May 10Game 5Knicks 112, Heat 103
May 12Game 6Heat 96, Knicks 92

Eastern Conference Finals

(2) Celtics vs. (8) Heat — Miami wins 4-3

DateGameResult
May 17Game 1Heat 123, Celtics 116
May 19Game 2Heat 111, Celtics 105
May 21Game 3Heat 128, Celtics 102
May 23Game 4Celtics 116, Heat 99
May 25Game 5Celtics 110, Heat 97
May 27Game 6Celtics 104, Heat 103
May 29Game 7Heat 103, Celtics 84

Western Conference first round

(1) Nuggets vs. (8) Timberwolves — Denver wins 4-1

DateGameResult
April 16Game 1Nuggets 109, Timberwolves 80
April 19Game 2Nuggets 122, Timberwolves 113
April 21Game 3Nuggets 120, Timberwolves 111
April 23Game 4Timberwolves 114, Nuggets 108 (OT)
April 25Game 5Nuggets 112, Timberwolves 109

(2) Grizzlies vs. (7) Lakers — Los Angeles wins 4-2

DateGameResult
April 16Game 1Lakers 128, Grizzlies 112
April 19Game 2Grizzlies 103, Lakers 93
April 22Game 3Lakers 111, Grizzlies 101
April 24Game 4Lakers 117, Grizzlies 111 (OT)
April 26Game 5Grizzlies 116, Lakers 99
April 28Game 6Lakers 125, Grizzlies 85

(3) Kings vs. (6) Warriors — Golden State wins 4-3

DateGameResult
April 15Game 1Kings 126, Warriors 123
April 17Game 2Kings 114, Warriors 106
April 20Game 3Warriors 114, Kings 97
April 23Game 4Warriors 126, Kings 125
April 26Game 5Warriors 123, Kings 116
April 28Game 6Kings 118, Warriors 99
April 30Game 7Warriors 120, Kings 100

(4) Suns vs. (5) Clippers — Phoenix wins 4-1

DateGameResult
April 16Game 1Clippers 115, Suns 110
April 18Game 2Suns 123, Clippers 109
April 20Game 3Suns 129, Clippers 124
April 22Game 4Suns 112, Clippers 100
April 25Game 5Suns 136, Clippers 130

Western Conference Semifinals

(1) Nuggets vs. (4) Suns — Denver wins 4-2

DateGameResult
April 29Game 1Nuggets 125, Suns 107
May 1Game 2Nuggets 97, Suns 87
May 5Game 3Suns 121, Nuggets 114
May 7Game 4Suns 129, Nuggets 124
May 9Game 5Nuggets 118, Suns 102
May 11Game 6Nuggets 125, Suns 100

(6) Warriors vs. (7) Lakers — Los Angeles wins 4-2

DateGameResult
May 2Game 1Lakers 117, Warriors 112
May 4Game 2Warriors 127, Lakers 100
May 6Game 3Lakers 127, Warriors 97
May 8Game 4Lakers 104, Warriors 101
May 10Game 5Warriors 121, Lakers 106
May 12Game 6Lakers 122, Warriors 101

Western Conference Finals

(1) Nuggets vs. (7) Lakers — Denver wins 4-0

DateGameResult
May 16Game 1Nuggets 132, Lakers 126
May 18Game 2Nuggets 108, Lakers 103
May 20Game 3Nuggets 119, Lakers 108
May 22Game 4Nuggets 113, Lakers 111

Stephen Noh

Stephen Noh started writing about the NBA as one of the first members of The Athletic in 2016. He covered the Chicago Bulls, both through big outlets and independent newsletters, for six years before joining The Sporting News in 2022. Stephen is also an avid poker player and wrote for PokerNews while covering the World Series of Poker from 2006-2008.