And then there were two. After surviving a seven-game roller coaster against the Celtics, the Heat are moving on to face the Nuggets in the 2023 NBA Finals.
Denver is well-rested heading into the championship series. The Nuggets swept the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, ending the series with a 113-111 win on May 22.
Miami, meanwhile, will have a quick turnaround after Monday night's Game 7 victory over Boston. Only adding to the challenge, the Heat will have to play at a high altitude after flying straight from Boston to Denver.
Can Miami become the lowest-seeded squad to ever win the title? Or will Denver put a championship bow on what has been a dominant season?
Here is everything you need to know about Game 1 of Heat vs. Nuggets, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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When is Game 1 of Heat vs. Nuggets?
- Date: Thursday, June 1
Game 1 of Heat vs. Nuggets will be played on Thursday, June 1. The game will be held at Ball Arena in Denver.
What time is Game 1 of Heat vs. Nuggets?
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 1 of Heat vs. Nuggets will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET. That will be the start time for Games 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the NBA Finals. Games 2 and 7 will tip off at 8 p.m. ET.
What channel is Heat vs. Nuggets on?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live streaming: Sling TV
The 2023 NBA Finals will air exclusively on ABC. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Heat vs. Nuggets schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the 2023 NBA Finals:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| June 1 | Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 4 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ABC |
| June 7 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 9 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 12 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 15 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 18 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC |
*If necessary
