The season comes down to this. The Celtics and Mavericks will meet in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Thursday night.
For Boston, this is a chance to redeem themselves after falling short against Golden State in the 2022 NBA Finals. This is a much more dominant Celtics team than the unit from two years ago, as Boston finished with the best league record and handled the Eastern Conference with ease during their playoff run.
Jayson Tatum and Eastern Conference Finals MVP Jaylen Brown have established themselves as the best two-way duo in the league. Tatum and Brown, along with Jrue Holiday and Derrick White, have led the Celtics to the championship series. Al Horford has taken a step forward in the absence of Kristaps Porzingis, who missed the previous two rounds with a calf injury, but Porzingis is expected to return for this series.
Dallas went through quite a challenge in the Western Conference to get here, toppling the top seed in each matchup. Behind the stellar play of Western Conference Finals MVP Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Mavericks are in the NBA Finals for the first time since winning it all in 2011.
These teams have been similarly constructed with two stars surrounded by strong complementary pieces. Which team will win the Larry O’Brien Trophy?
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Finals, including streaming and TV options for Game 1 between the Celtics and Mavericks.
What channel is Celtics vs. Mavericks tonight?
- Television channel: ABC
- Live broadcast: Sling
Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals will air nationally on ABC. Mike Breen (play-by-play), Doris Burke (color analyst) and JJ Redick (color analyst) will have the call, with Lisa Salters serving as sideline reporter. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, offering a wide range of channels. You can always cheer on your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
What time are the NBA Finals tonight?
- Date: Thursday June 6
- Time: 8:30 pm ET | 7:30 pm central time
Game 1 of the NBA Finals will begin around 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 6. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.
Celtics vs. Mavericks Radio Station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 86 and 212
Listen to Game 1 of Celtics vs. Mavericks and every game of the 2024 NBA Finals live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 86 and 212.
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NBA Finals 2024 Schedule
Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 are scheduled to be played at TD Garden in Boston. The series will move to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for Games 3, 4 and 6.
(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/live broadcast |
| June 6th | Game 1 | 8:30 pm | ABC, Sling |
| June 9 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 12 | Game 3 | 8:30 pm | ABC, Sling |
| June 14th | Game 4 | 8:30 pm | ABC, Sling |
| June 17 | 5* game | 8:30 pm | ABC, Sling |
| June 20th | Game 6* | 8:30 pm | ABC, Sling |
| June 23 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
*If necessary
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