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Will Kristaps Porzingis Play Game 3 vs Mavericks? Shocking Injury Update Could Devastate Celtics Fans

Is Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis back on the bench after the injury? Here's the most latest update on his availability status for Game 3.

NBA: Finals-Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics

Who is Sam Hauser’s Wife Mary Dodge? All About Celtics Sniper’s Life Partner Who Once Represented Team USA

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Celtics Star Accused of Riling Up Crowd Against ‘Traitor’ Kyrie Irving; Mavs Guard Promises Payback After Game 1 Finger Incident

According to Bill Simmons, Celtics center Al Horford was the primary instigator behind the Celtics fans' brutality toward Kyrie Irving.

NBA: Finals-Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum’s MVP Hopes Dwindle, as the Celtics Star Urged to Mirror Chris Paul to Prove Jason Kidd Wrong

After struggling in the first two games of the NBA Finals, Bill Simmons urged Jayson Tatum to learn one trick from Chris Paul's book.

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“Not.. That Guy”: Jayson Tatum’s Top-10 Status Questioned Despite Celtics Dominating Mavs in NBA Finals

Jayson Tatum once again comes under the radar of a sports personality, with the latter downplaying the player's individual prowess

NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics

NBA Finals: Pat Riley’s Stubborn Decision Gets Blamed for Celtics Winning Potential 18th Title

After securing a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, an ESPN radio host pinned the blame on the Miami Heat for the Celtics' booming success.

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No Tensions In Celtics Locker Room As Jayson Tatum & Jrue Holiday Make Honest Plea After NBA Finals Game 2

Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday sent out their praise for each other, with the latter providing clarity on an earlier remark made by him

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After Kyrie Irving’s Tragic Mental Health Admission, Jeering Fans’ Hate Sounds Trouble for Mavs Hero

Kyrie Irving's mental health advocacy resurfaces as Boston amps up the hate campaign against the city's villain.

NBA: Finals-Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics

What Happened to Kristaps Porziņģis? Celtics’ 7’2 Star’s Latest Injury Scare Raises Concern for Game 3 in Dallas

Kristaps Porzingis, back after a 38-day hiatus, appeared to injure himself in the final quarter. Here's the latest report on KP's status.

NBA: Finals-Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics

Victim of Boston’s Wrath, Draymond Green Consoles Kyrie Irving as Abysmal Streak Continues in NBA Finals

Following yet another underwhelming night from Kyrie Irving at the TD Garden, Draymond Green consoled the Mavs star with a game plan.

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“Last Time You’ll See Me”: Shaquille O’Neal’s Parting Advice Makes No Sense To Jaylen Brown

Shaquille O'Neal had some pearly words of wisdom for Jaylen Brown after the Game 2 win, of which JB, unfortunately, couldn't make sense of.

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Fact Check: Was PJ Washington Actually Fouled by Derrick White? Coach Jason Kidd Addresses Controversial Game 2 Ending

Mavs HC Jason Kidd reacted to the controversial no-call at the game-defining moment involving PJ Washington.

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About NBA Finals

The NBA Finals is an annual championship series of the National Basketball Association, where the best teams from the Eastern and the Western Conference come together, playing a best-of-7 game series to win the coveted Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy. The matches happen as a conclusion to the season Playoffs.

Which teams are in NBA Finals 2024?

The 2024 NBA Finals will be played between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. Among the two teams, the Celtics hold the home-court advantage this year over the Dallas side, since the Celtics finished the regular season at #1 in the Eastern Conference, with a 64-18 record, and the Mavericks finished 5th in the Western Conference with a 50-32 record.

NBA Finals 2024 Schedule

The 2024 NBA Finals Presented by YouTube TV will begin June 6, with ABC as the exclusive broadcaster:

  • Game 1: Mavericks vs. Celtics, Thursday, June 6 (8:30 ET)
  • Game 2: Mavericks vs. Celtics, Sunday, June 9 (8 ET)
  • Game 3: Celtics vs. Mavericks, Wednesday, June 12 (8:30 ET)
  • Game 4: Celtics vs. Mavericks, Friday, June 14 (8:30 ET)
  • Game 5: Mavericks vs. Celtics, Monday, June 17 (8:30 ET)*
  • Game 6: Celtics vs. Mavericks, Thursday, June 20 (8:30 ET)*
  • Game 7: Mavericks vs. Celtics, Sunday, June 23 (8 ET)** if necessary

NBA Finals Standings

TeamWLWin %GBConfDivHomeRoadOTLast 10Streak
Boston Celtics6418.78041-1115-237-427-142-47-3W2
Dallas Mavericks5032.610731-2111-525-1625-161-07-3L2

How to watch NBA Finals

The NBA Finals can be aired officially on ABC and ESPN Radio. You can easily stream ABC on different services, including DITECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and fuboTV. You can also view the Finals via an over-the-air antenna, with access to local broadcasting stations, or buy an official NBA season pass to view the live broadcast.

When do NBA Finals 2024 start?

The NBA Finals 2024 start on June 6, featuring the Boston Celtics from the East and Dallas Mavericks from the West to compete for the coveted Larry O"Brien trophy.

When do NBA Finals end?

The NBA Finals could end anywhere between June 14 and June 23, depending on the total number of matches played out of 7.

Who won NBA Finals 2023?

The Denver Nuggets won the NBA Finals 2023. The series in 2023 started from June 1 and concluded on June 12, 2023. The Nuggets defeated the Miami Heat in a series that lasted 5 games, to win their first championship in the franchise' history after 47 seasons in the league.

Who won the most NBA Finals?

In total, 21 teams have won NBA Finals so far, since they started. The most recent one was won by the Denver Nuggets in 2023. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics hold the record for the most number of victories, winning 17 championships each.