The Nuggets will represent the Western Conference in the 2023 NBA Finals.
The Nuggets are still waiting on their opponent. The Heat once held a commanding 3-0 lead over the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, but Boston has stormed back and tied the series at 3-3.
While the East Finals will come to an end on Monday night, there will be a couple of days without NBA hoops on before the start of the NBA Finals.
Here’s everything you need to know about Game 1 of the Finals, including TV and streaming options.
When is Game 1 of the Finals?
- Date: Thursday, June 1
Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals will be played on Thursday, June 1.
If the Heat make the Finals, Game 1 will be played in Denver because the Nuggets finished the regular season with a better record. If the Celtics make it, Game 1 would be played in Boston.
What time is Game 1 of the Finals?
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 1 of this year’s Finals will start around 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 1.
What channel is Game 1 of the Finals?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Each game of the 2023 NBA Finals will be broadcast on ABC. Viewers can also stream the games on Sling TV.
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2023 NBA Finals schedule
Here is the full schedule for the 2023 NBA Finals:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| June 1 | 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 4 | 2 | 8 p.m. | ABC |
| June 7 | 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 9 | 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 12 | 5* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 15 | 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 18 | 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC |
* If necessary
