We're just weeks away from the NBA crowning a new champion.
After a grueling 82-game season and three rounds of the NBA Playoffs, the 2022 NBA Finals are set to begin on Thursday, June 2.
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For the first time since 2019, the NBA Finals are back to their regular schedule. In 2020 and 2021, the timing of the NBA Finals was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Below you'll find everything you need to know about watching the 2022 NBA Finals.
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 | NBA Finals Game 1 | Celtics/Heat at Warriors | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 5 | NBA Finals Game 2 | Celtics/Heat at Warriors | 8 p.m. | ABC |
| June 8 | NBA Finals Game 3 | Warriors at Celtics/Heat | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 10 | NBA Finals Game 4 | Warriors at Celtics/Heat | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 13 | NBA Finals Game 5* | Celtics/Heat at Warriors | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 16 | NBA Finals Game 6* | Warriors at Celtics/Heat | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 19 | NBA Finals Game 7* | Celtics/Heat 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 leads 3-2
| 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 |
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 |
