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2024 NBA Finals schedule: How to watch tonight's Mavericks vs. Celtics game, where to stream and more

·Streaming Editor

Updated 14 June 2024 at 8:06 pm

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives up court during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Indiana Pacers, Monday, May 27, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) — Jaylen Brown (7) and the Boston Celtics play the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals this week. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

The 2024 NBA Playoffs have come to a close, and now it's time for the NBA Finals. There's just two teams left standing for the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy: The Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. Game 4 for the Mavericks vs. Celtics tips off this Friday, June 14 at 8:30 p.m. ET. All of the 2024 NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC. Are you ready to watch? Here’s everything you need to know about tuning in to the NBA Finals, including the full finals schedule.

How to watch the Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 4:

DirecTV Choice
Watch ABC — plus ESPN, TNT, NBA TV
Try free at DirecTV

Date: Friday, June 14

Time: 8:30 p.m. ET

TV channel: ABC

Streaming: DirecTV Stream, Fubo, YouTube TV

When do the NBA Finals start?

The NBA Finals began on Thursday, June 6. The next game in the series is tonight, June 12 at 8:30 p.m. ET.

What channel are the NBA Finals on?

The NBA Finals will air on ABC.

How to watch the NBA Finals without cable:

DirecTV Choice
Watch ABC — plus ESPN, TNT, NBA TV
Try free at DirecTV

Fubo Elite
Watch ABC — plus ESPN, ABC, NBA TV
Try free at Fubo

YouTube TV
Watch ABC — plus ESPN, TNT, NBA TV
Try free at YouTube

2024 NBA Finals schedule:

All times Eastern

Friday, June 14

Game 4: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)

Monday, June 17

Game 5: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)*

Thursday, June 20

Game 6: 8:30 p.m. (ABC)*

Sunday, June 23

Game 7: 8 p.m. (ABC)*

*if necessary

More ways to watch the NBA Finals:

Sling TV Orange & Blue
Watch ESPN, ABC, TNT
$30 for your first month at Sling

Hulu + Live TV
Watch ABC, ESPN, TNT, plus get ESPN+
$76/month at Hulu

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