The NBA Finals have arrived!
The Denver Nuggets, who finished with the Western Conference's No. 1 seed, advanced to their first NBA Finals in franchise history after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers.
Meanwhile, the No. 8 seed Miami Heat have clawed their way from the Play-In Tournament to their second NBA Finals in the past four seasons after edging the Boston Celtics in a rollercoaster seven games.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2023 NBA Finals, including how to stream games without cable.
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NBA Finals 2023: TV channels, live stream
- TV: ABC
- Live stream: Sling TV, Fubo, Hulu, DirecTV, YouTube TV
The 2023 NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC. Games can also be streamed on a number of platforms, including Sling TV.
Fans in the U.S. can watch the NBA Finals on Sling TV, which is now offering half off your first month! Stream the sports you love starting at just $20 in your first month with Sling Orange to catch all the games on ABC.
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| Streaming option | Cable subscription needed? | Cost | Free trial? |
| Sling TV | No | $40.00/month | No |
| Fubo | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu + Live TV | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | $74.99/month | Yes |
| YouTube TV | No | $72.99/month | Yes |
NBA Finals 2023: Nuggets vs. Heat schedule
The 2023 NBA Finals will run from June 1 to June 18.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Network |
| Thursday, June 1 | Heat at Nuggets (Game 1) | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Sunday, June 4 | Heat at Nuggets (Game 2) | 8:00 p.m | ABC |
| Wednesday, June 7 | Nuggets at Heat (Game 3) | 8:30 p.m | ABC |
| Friday, June 9 | Nuggets at Heat (Game 4) | 8:30 p.m | ABC |
| Monday, June 12 | Heat at Nuggets (Game 5)* | 8:30 p.m | ABC |
| Thursday, June 15 | Nuggets at Heat (Game 6)* | 8:30 p.m | ABC |
| Sunday, June 18 | Heat at Nuggets (Game 7)* | 8:00 p.m | ABC |
*if necessary
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