2024 NBA Finals Schedule: How to watch Mavs vs. Celtics, TV, streaming, free

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Updated Jun. 7, 2024 9:38 a.m. ET

The 2024 NBA regular season ended on April 14 and the 2024 NBA postseason tipped off with the play-in tournament on April 16, followed by the first round of the playoffs on April 20.

Here’s when and where you can watch the NBA playoffs and NBA Finals (all times Eastern):

NBA Playoff Schedule

Sunday, June 9

(5) Dallas Mavericks at (1) Boston Celtics – 8 p.m. (ABC)

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NBA Playoff Scores

Thursday, June 6

(1) Celtics 107, (5) Mavericks 89

Thursday, May 30

(5) Mavericks 124, (3) Timberwolves 103

Tuesday, May 28

(3) Timberwolves 105, (5) Mavericks 100

Monday, May 27

(1) Celtics 105, (6) Pacers 102

Sunday, May 26

(5) Mavericks 116, (3) Timberwolves 107

Saturday, May 25

(1) Celtics 114, (6) Pacers 111

Friday, May 24

(5) Mavericks 109, (3) Timberwolves 108

Thursday, May 23

(1) Celtics 126, (6) Pacers 110

Wednesday, May 22

(5) Mavericks 108, (3) Timberwolves 105

Tuesday, May 21

(1) Celtics 133, (6) Pacers 128 (OT)

Sunday, May 19

Saturday, May 18

(5) Mavericks 117, (1) Thunder 116

Friday, May 17

(6) Pacers 116, (2) Knicks 103

Thursday, May 16

(3) Timberwolves 115, (2) Nuggets 70

Wednesday, May 15

Tuesday, May 14

Monday, May 13

Sunday, May 12

Saturday, May 11

Friday, May 10

Thursday, May 9

Wednesday, May 8

(2) Knicks 130, (6) Pacers 121

Tuesday, May 7

Monday, May 6

Sunday, May 5

(4) Cavaliers 106, (5) Magic 94

Saturday, May 4

(3) Timberwolves 106, (2) Nuggets 99

Friday, May 3

Thursday, May 2

Wednesday, May 1

Tuesday, April 30

Monday, April 29

Sunday, April 28

Saturday, April 27

Friday, April 26

Thursday, April 25

Wednesday, April 24

Tuesday, April 23

Monday, April 22

Sunday, April 21

Saturday, April 20

Friday, April 19

Play-In Game 5: (8) Heat 112, (9) Bulls 91
Play-In Game 6: (7) Pelicans 105, (9) Kings 98

Wednesday, April 17

Play-In Game 3: (7) 76ers 105, (8) Heat 104
Play-In Game 4: (9) Bulls 131, (10) Hawks 116

Tuesday, April 16

Play-In Game 1: (8) Lakers 110, (7) Pelicans 106
Play-In Game 2: (9) Kings 118, (10) Warriors 94

When do the NBA playoffs start?

Since 2020, the NBA playoffs have tipped off with the NBA play-in tournament. The play-in tournament began on April 16. The first round of the NBA playoffs will then commence on April 20.

How can I watch the play-in tournament?

The play-in tournament will be broadcast on ESPN and TNT.

How can I watch the NBA Playoffs?

The NBA playoffs will broadcast on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. Most traditional cable/satellite subscriptions have packages including some or all of these channels. You also stream the full NBA playoffs with streaming providers Sling, fubo TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DIRECTV STREAM.

Can I watch the Playoffs and Finals for free?

If you have an over-the-air antenna, you can catch some playoff matchups and every NBA finals game on ABC. Some streaming services also have free trials available.

When do the NBA conference semifinals start?

The 2024 NBA conference semifinals begin on May 6-7, but could move up to May 4-5 if the playoff series end early.

When do the NBA conference finals start?

The 2024 NBA conference semifinals begin on May 21-22, but could move up to May 19-20 if the playoff series end early.

When do the NBA Finals start?

The NBA Finals start on June 6, featuring the winners of the Eastern and Western Conference finals. The NBA Finals could end anytime from June 14 and June 23, depending on the series.

How can I watch the NBA Finals?

The NBA Finals will broadcast on ABC. ABC is available on many streaming services, including DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. You can also catch NBA Finals games with an over-the-air antenna that has access to a local broadcasting station.