The season comes down to this. The Celtics and Mavericks will meet in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Thursday night.
For Boston, this is a chance to redeem itself after coming up short against Golden State in the 2022 NBA Finals. This is a much more dominant Celtics team than the unit from two years ago, as Boston finished with the league's best record and handled the Eastern Conference with ease during its playoff run.
Jayson Tatum and Eastern Conference Finals MVP Jaylen Brown have solidified themselves as the league's top two-way duo. Tatum and Brown, along with Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, have pushed the Celtics to the championship series. Al Horford has stepped up in the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, who missed the previous two rounds with a calf injury, but Porzingis is expected to be back for this series.
Dallas went through quite the gauntlet in the Western Conference to make it here, taking down the higher seed in each matchup. Behind the stellar play of Western Conference Finals MVP Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since winning it all in 2011.
These teams have been built in a similar fashion with two stars surrounded by strong complementary pieces. Which squad will capture the Larry O'Brien Trophy?
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Finals, including TV and streaming options for Game 1 between the Celtics and Mavericks.
What channel is Celtics vs. Mavericks on tonight?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals will air nationally on ABC. Mike Breen (play-by-play), Doris Burke (color analyst) and JJ Redick (color analyst) will have the call, with Lisa Salters serving as the sideline reporter. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
What time is the NBA Finals tonight?
- Date: Thursday, June 6
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. CT
Game 1 of the NBA Finals will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 6. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
Celtics vs. Mavericks radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 86 and 212
Listen to Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 1 and every game of the 2024 NBA Finals live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 86 and 212.
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NBA Finals schedule 2024
Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 are scheduled to be played at TD Garden in Boston. The series will shift to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for Games 3, 4 and 6.
(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| June 6 | Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 9 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 12 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 14 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 17 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 20 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 23 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
*If necessary
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