Both the Celtics and Mavericks still have a long road ahead of them, if history is any indication. From the Suns winning Game 1 in 2021 to the Celtics themselves winning Game 1 in 2022, the winner of the opening game of the series is far from guaranteed a championship.
A 2-0 series lead though? The track record is much more favorable.
The 2024 NBA Finals will continue in Boston, with one more matchup at TD Garden before the series moves to Dallas for a pair of games. If necessary, the series will return to both cities before crowning a champion.
Here’s what you need to know about Game 2 of the NBA Finals, including the date, start time and TV channel.
When is Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals?
- Date: Sunday June 9
The second game of the 2024 NBA Finals will be played on Sunday, June 9.
The series remains at TD Garden, so both teams will have two full days of rest between games without having to travel.
Game 1 of the NBA Finals was 10 days after the Celtics eliminated the Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, while the Mavericks’ conference decider was a full week before Game 1. Both Teams are as rested as possible with more days off before Game 2.
What time is Game 2 of the NBA Finals?
- Time: 8 pm Eastern Time | 5 pm Pacific Time
Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks will begin at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 9.
What channel is Game 2 of the NBA Finals broadcast on?
- television channel:ABC
- Live broadcast: Sling
All games of the 2024 NBA Finals will be broadcast on ABC. The second game can also be streamed live with Sling.
2024 NBA Finals schedule, TV channels
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV/live broadcast |
| June 6th | Game 1 | Celts 107Mavericks 89 | 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
