NBA Finals schedule 2022: Full dates, times, TV channels & live streams to watch Celtics vs. Warriors

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The 2022 NBA Finals are set.

This year, two of the NBA's most decorated franchises in the Celtics and Warriors will face off for a chance to take home the Larry O'Brien Trophy. For Golden State, it's the sixth Finals trip in eight seasons, while Boston is in the NBA Finals for the 22nd time in franchise history.

Will the Warriors extend their dynasty by winning the seventh title in franchise history? Or will the Celtics reclaim their stake as the NBA's most successful franchise with a record 18th NBA championship?

Below, find everything you need to know about watching the 2022 NBA Finals.

MORE: Watch the NBA Finals on Sling TV (U.S. only)

NBA Finals schedule 2022

Game 1 of the Finals is scheduled for Thursday, June 2. With the exception of Game 4, there are at least two days off before every game. 

(All times Eastern)

Date Game Matchup Time National TV
June 2 Game 1 Celtics at Warriors 9 p.m. ABC
June 5 Game 2 Celtics at Warriors 8 p.m. ABC
June 8 Game 3 Warriors at Celtics 9 p.m. ABC
June 10 Game 4 Warriors at Celtics 9 p.m. ABC
June 13 Game 5* Celtics at Warriors 9 p.m. ABC
June 16 Game 6* Warriors at Celtics 9 p.m. ABC
June 19 Game 7* Celtics at Warriors 9 p.m. ABC

*If necessary

How to watch NBA Finals games

  • TV: ABC
  • Stream: Watch ESPN | Sling TV

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NBA Playoffs 2022: Results from each round

Eastern Conference Finals results

(1) Heat vs. (2) Celtics: Boston wins 4-3

Game Result
Game 1 Heat 118, Celtics 107
Game 2 Celtics 127, Heat 102
Game 3 Heat 109, Celtics 103
Game 4 Celtics 102, Heat 82
Game 5 Celtics 93, Heat 80
Game 6 Heat 111, Celtics 103
Game 7 Celtics X, Heat X

Western Conference Finals results

(3) Warriors vs. (4) Mavericks: Golden State wins 4-1

Game Result
Game 1 Warriors 112, Mavericks 87
Game 2 Warriors 126, Mavericks 117
Game 3 Warriors 109, Mavericks 100
Game 4 Mavericks 119, Warriors 109
Game 5 Warriors 120, Mavericks 110

Eastern Conference Semifinals results

(1) Heat vs. (4) 76ers: Miami wins 4-2

Game Result
Game 1 Heat 106, 76ers 92
Game 2 Heat 119, 76ers 103
Game 3 76ers 99, Heat 79
Game 4 76ers 116, Heat 108
Game 5 Heat 120, 76ers 85
Game 6 Heat 99, 76ers 90

(2) Celtics vs. (3) Bucks: Boston wins 4-3

Game Result
Game 1 Bucks 101, Celtics 89
Game 2 Celtics 109, Bucks 86
Game 3 Bucks 103, Celtics 101
Game 4 Celtics 116, Bucks 108
Game 5 Bucks 110, Celtics 107
Game 6 Celtics 108, Bucks 95
Game 7 Celtics 109, Bucks 81

Western Conference Semifinals results

(1) Suns vs. (4) Mavericks: Dallas wins 4-3

Game Result
Game 1 Suns 121, Mavericks 114
Game 2 Suns 129, Mavericks 109
Game 3 Mavericks 103, Suns 94
Game 4 Mavericks 111, Suns 101
Game 5 Suns 110, Mavericks 80
Game 6 Mavericks 113, Suns 86
Game 7 Mavericks 123, Suns 90

(2) Grizzlies vs. (3) Warriors: Golden State wins 4-2

Game Result
Game 1 Warriors 117, Grizzlies 116
Game 2 Grizzlies 106, Warriors 101
Game 3 Warriors 142, Grizzlies 112
Game 4 Warriors 101, Grizzlies 98
Game 5 Grizzlies 134, Warriors 95
Game 6 Warriors 110, Grizzlies 96

Eastern Conference first-round results

(1) Heat vs. (8) Hawks: Miami wins 4-1

Game Result
Game 1 Heat 115, Hawks 91
Game 2 Heat 115, Hawks 105
Game 3 Hawks 111, Heat 110
Game 4 Heat 110, Hawks 86
Game 5 Heat 97, Hawks 94

(2) Celtics vs. (7) Nets: Boston wins 4-0

Game Result
Game 1 Celtics 115, Nets 114
Game 2 Celtics 114, Nets 107
Game 3 Celtics 109, Nets 103
Game 4 Celtics 116, Nets 112

(3) Bucks vs. (6) Bulls: Milwaukee wins 4-1

Game Result
Game 1 Bucks 93, Bulls 86
Game 2 Bulls 114, Bucks 110
Game 3 Bucks 111, Bulls 81
Game 4 Bucks 119, Bulls 95
Game 5 Bucks 116, Bulls 100

(4) 76ers vs. (5) Raptors: Philadelphia wins 4-2

Game Result
Game 1 76ers 131, Raptors 111
Game 2 76ers 112, Raptors 97
Game 3 76ers 104, Raptors 101
Game 4 Raptors 110, 76ers 102
Game 5 Raptors 103, 76ers 88
Game 6 76ers 132, Raptors 97

Western Conference first-round results

(1) Suns vs. (8) Pelicans: Phoenix wins 4-2

Game Result
Game 1 Suns 110, Pelicans 99
Game 2 Pelicans 125, Suns 114
Game 3 Suns 114, Pelicans 111
Game 4 Pelicans 118, Suns 103
Game 5 Suns 112, Pelicans 97
Game 6 Suns 115, Pelicans 109

(2) Grizzlies vs. (7) Timberwolves: Memphis wins 4-2

Game Result
Game 1 Timberwolves 130, Grizzlies 117
Game 2 Grizzlies 124, Timberwolves 96
Game 3 Grizzlies 104, Timberwolves 95
Game 4 Timberwolves 119, Grizzlies 118
Game 5 Grizzlies 111, Timberwolves 109
Game 6 Grizzlies 114, Timberwolves 106

(3) Warriors vs. (6) Nuggets: Golden State wins 4-1

Game Result
Game 1 Warriors 123, Nuggets 107
Game 2 Warriors 126, Nuggets 106
Game 3 Warriors 118, Nuggets 113
Game 4 Nuggets 126, Warriors 121
Game 5 Warriors 102, Nuggets 98

(4) Mavericks vs. (5) Jazz: Dallas wins 4-2

Game Result
Game 1 Jazz 99, Mavericks 93
Game 2 Mavericks 110, Jazz 104
Game 3 Mavericks 126, Jazz 118
Game 4 Jazz 100, Mavericks 99
Game 5 Mavericks 102, Jazz 77
Game 6 Mavericks 98, Jazz 96

Gilbert McGregor

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Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.