The Celtics executed their plan through the first two games of the 2024 NBA Finals, giving them a 2-0 series lead against the Mavericks.
In Game 2 on Sunday night, Boston held off a furious Dallas comeback attempt, holding on for a 105-98 victory at TD Garden. The Celtics got important contributions from across their roster, including a team-high 26 points from Jrue Holiday, who may be the leading Finals MVP candidate so far.
Dallas, meanwhile, will have to go back to the drawing board after two disappointing road performances. Luka Doncic totaled 32 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists and four steals in Game 2, but his teammates have not been able to provide any support on the offensive end of the court.
The series will now move to Dallas for Games 3 and 4. According to Mavs.com, Teams that have won the first two games of the NBA Finals also win the series 86.1 percent of the time, making Dallas’ first game of the Finals on its home court essentially a stand-alone scenario. the one to win.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Finals, including streaming and TV options for Game 3 between the Celtics and Mavericks.
Where to watch the NBA Finals tonight: TV channel, Celtics vs. Mavs live stream
- Television channel: ABC
- Live broadcast: Sling
Game 3 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: Wednesday June 12
- Time: 8:30 pm Eastern Time | 7:30 pm central time
Game 3 of the NBA Finals will begin around 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 12. The game will be played at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
Celtics vs. Mavs Game 3 Radio Station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 86 and 212
Listen to the third game 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
(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks: Boston leads 2-0
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/live broadcast |
| June 6th | Celts 107Mavericks 89 | — | — |
| June 9 | Celts 105Mavericks 98 | — | — |
| 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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