Only 13 teams have overcome a 3-1 deficit and won a Game 7 in NBA Playoff history. The Warriors managed to pull off that feat in the 2016 Western Conference Finals before blowing their own 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals, but they would prefer not to fall into that hole this year.
The Celtics hold a 2-1 advantage heading into a pivotal Game 4, putting the pressure squarely on the Warriors to steal a road contest before heading back to the Bay Area. After Golden State's Game 3 loss, Warriors star Stephen Curry called Friday night's contest a "must-win game."
"The flow, we still feel like we obviously can win the series," Curry said. "Got to come out with the right intensity and focus in Game 4."
Boston won't be content to simply split its first two NBA Finals games at the TD Garden, though. The Celtics understand that they have an incredible opportunity in front of them, and they can't mess around against an elite opponent.
"Just really have that mindset of we need to really look at this film and really find ways to get better and get prepared as quick as we can, because it is a quicker turnaround," Al Horford said. "Friday will be here, and we've got to be ready to go."
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Warriors vs. Celtics start time
- Date: Friday, June 10
- Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
Game 4 of the NBA Finals will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Friday, June 10. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.
What channel is Warriors vs. Celtics on?
- Date: Friday, June 10
- TV channel: ABC
- Live streaming: Sling TV | Watch ESPN
Game 4 of the NBA Finals will air on ABC. Viewers can also stream Game 4 on Watch ESPN or Sling TV.
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NBA Finals schedule 2022
Here is the full schedule for the 2022 NBA Finals.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) / Results | TV channel |
| June 2 | Game 1 | Celtics 120, Warriors 108 | ABC |
| June 5 | Game 2 | Warriors 107, Celtics 88 | ABC |
| June 8 | Game 3 | Celtics 116, Warriors 100 | ABC |
| June 10 | Game 4 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 13 | Game 5 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 16 | Game 6* | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 19 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC |
*If necessary
