When are the NBA Finals?

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NBA Finals
NBA Finals

The NBA Finals is the championship series that determines the winner of the prestigious Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. The NBA was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA), before changing its name to the NBA in 1949.

The first NBA Finals were held in 1947, with the Philadelphia Warriors defeating the Chicago Stags in five games. Since 1947, the NBA Finals has been held every year except 1999 due to a lockout that shortened the regular season.

The NBA Finals is a matchup between the winner of the Eastern and the Western Conference. It is a best-of-seven series, meaning the first team to win four games is declared the NBA champion.

The 2024 NBA Finals will mark the 78th edition of the championship series, capping off the 2023/24 NBA season.

2024 NBA Finals

The 2024 NBA Finals is scheduled to start on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The Finals is a best-of-seven playoff format, meaning the first team to win four games is crowned the NBA champion.

The Finals series can last up to seven games if neither team manages a decisive advantage. Games 1, 2, 3, and 4 must be played. Games 5, 6, and 7 will only take place if the series is tied and requires additional games to determine the champion.

Here is the schedule for the 2024 NBA Finals:

Game 1 - Thursday, June 6

Game 2 - Sunday, June 9

Game 3 - Wednesday, June 12

Game 4 - Friday, June 14

Game 5 (if necessary) - Monday, June 17

Game 6 (if necessary) - Thursday, June 20

Game 7 (if necessary) - Sunday, June 23

The NBA Finals is the championship series of the NBA Playoffs which begin shortly after the regular NBA season ends in mid-April. 16 teams qualify for the playoffs - 8 each from the Eastern and Western Conference.

The 2024 NBA Finals figures to be hotly contested as teams to be crowned champions after an intense Playoffs stretch. Fans from across the country will tune in for each game scheduled over a three week period in June 2024. The winner will hoist the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy to cap off the NBA season.

Where to watch the 2024 NBA Finals?

Fans can watch the thrill and excitement of the 2024 NBA Finals unfold on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. Most cable and satellite packages come with access to one or more of these channels airing the Finals. Additionally, live streaming is available on NBA League Pass with a paid subscription, as well as services like Hulu Live and DirecTV that carry the Finals broadcast channels.

FAQs

A. The Boston Celtics are favored to win the 2024 NBA Finals.

A. The NBA Finals will stream on ABC channel.

A. NBA Finals will start on Thursday, June 6, 2024 (Game 1), Sunday, June 9 (Game 2), Wednesday, June 12 (Game 3), Friday, June 14 (Game 4), Monday, June 17 (Game 5), Thursday, June 20 (Game 6), Sunday, June 23 (Game 7).

A. The Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Finals.

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