The 2024 NBA Finals return to Boston.
With their backs against the wall, the Mavericks avoided a series sweep with a convincing victory over the Celtics in Game 4. Now, facing a 3-1 series deficit, Dallas will once again look to extend the series as Boston has a chance to win an NBA championship. -record title number 18 in front of his audience.
The Celtics haven’t lost at home since May 9, and with the franchise on the verge of a title, they will be greeted by a raucous crowd at TD Garden. The Mavericks are looking to make history, as no NBA team has overturned a 3-0 deficit to win a best-of-seven series.
Here’s everything you need to know about Game 5 of the NBA Finals, including the date, start time and TV channel.
When is Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals?
- Date: Monday June 17
Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals will be played on Monday, June 17.
With the series returning to Boston, there will be an extra day between games taking into account travel. Teams will have a travel day on Saturday, a practice and media day on Sunday and Game 5 on Monday.
What time is Game 5 of the NBA Finals?
- Time: 8:30 pm Eastern Time | 5:30 pm Pacific Time
Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks will begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, June 17.
What channel is Game 5 of the NBA Finals broadcast on?
- television channel: ABC (United States) | RDS, SN (Canada)
- Live broadcast: Sling
Game 5 of the NBA Finals will air on ABC in the US and TSN in Canada. The game can also be streamed live with Sling In the USA
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.
2024 NBA Finals schedule, TV channels
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV/live broadcast |
| June 6th | Game 1 | Celts 107Mavericks 89 | — |
| June 9 | Game 2 | celts 105, Mavericks 98 | — |
| June 12 | Game 3 | Celts 106Mavericks 99 | — |
| June 14th | Game 4 | rebels 122, Celts 84 | — |
| June 17 | Game 5 | 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
