The 2024 NBA Finals are set to begin Thursday night in Boston as the East’s No. 1 seed Celtics host Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks, who won the West after starting as the No. 4 seed. There is also no shortage of major storylines to unfold with star power on both sides and an even matchup that could potentially go the distance in a best-of-seven series.
- Watch: All seven games of the 2024 NBA Finals will air on ABC. Live streams of those broadcasts are available with introductory offers from FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling (low intro rate).
The level of basketball will be tremendous between the Celtics and Mavericks, and so too should be the entertainment value with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving battling Boston’s star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Here’s a look at key info for the Celtics-Mavericks series, insight into the ABC/ESPN TV production, and details for how to watch/stream the 2024 NBA Finals in four convenient, cost-effective ways.
How to watch the 2024 NBA Finals on TV: All seven games of the 2024 NBA Finals will air on ABC. Mike Breen (play-by-play), Doris Burke (analyst), J.J. Redick (analyst) and Lisa Salters (sideline) will anchor the coverage. Breen will call his 19th straight NBA Finals and will be joined by Burke, who becomes the first woman to serve as a TV game analyst for any major men’s professional championship event.
- NBA Finals 2024 live stream options: FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and Sling (first-month discount)
The combination of Breen, Burke and Redick began working together on ABC broadcasts midway through the 2023-’24 season.
Best options to live stream the NBA Finals: In addition to the option of signing up for a cable service provider like Verizon’s FiosTV, a trio of live-streaming services offer all seven games of the NBA Finals with introductory offers for new users.
Here’s a closer look at what FuboTV, DirecTV Stream and Sling have to offer new users, along with the latest from Verizon Fios for a longer-term option:
- FuboTV (free trial): The length of Fubo’s free trial can vary by user; Fubo has the widest range of live sports among streaming services and includes all seven games of the 2024 NBA Finals
- DirecTV Stream (free trial): DirecTV Stream scores lower marks than Fubo on user experience, but the 7-day free trial is the industry’s best. Offers access to all remaining NBA playoff games, though only three of them can fit under that seven-day window.
- Sling (first-month discount): Sling also has access to all NBA Finals games with an offer for $10 off 1 month and $30 off 3 months; a one-month subscription could be had for as low as $30.
- Verizon Fios: While ordering and installing a cable TV option might be a long shot before the NBA Finals begin, Verizon has a hard push going to win new business. Offers include a $200 Verizon Gift Card and a free first set top box rental.
NBA Unplugged with Kevin Hart: The alternate-cast featuring comedian Kevin Hart returns for Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, June 13 after airing twice in the Eastern Conference finals series between Boston and the Indiana Pacers. Hart will welcome a set of entertaining guests in a format similar to the Manning Brothers’ Manningcast on Monday Night Football. NBA Unplugged with Kevin Hart airs on ESPN2 for Game 3, which is slated for an 8:30 ET (7:30 CT) start in Dallas.
NBA Countdown pre-game and halftime on ABC/ESPN: The ABC/ESPN studio show NBA Countdown will be hosted by Malika Andrews with a team that includes Stephen A. Smith, Bob Myers, Michael Wilbon and Adrian Wojnarowski. ABC and ESPN will air a special four-hour run up to Thursday’s Game 1 in Boston.
NBA Today will be live from finals sites: ESPN’s weekday NBA show will record throughout the finals at the home team’s site. Andrews hosts that show, as well, with featured analysts and writers that include Kendrick Perkins, Richard Jefferson, Chiney Ogwumike, Ramona Shelburne and Zach Lowe.
NBA Finals 2024
Schedule, ticket and TV info
GAME 1: Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics
When: Thursday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Mass.
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TV channel: ABC
Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)
GAME 2: Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics
When: Sunday, June 9 at 8 p.m. EDT
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Mass.
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TV channel: ABC
Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)
GAME 3: Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks
Time: Wednesday, June 12 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
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TV channel: ABC
Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)
GAME 4: Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks
Time: Friday, June 14 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
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TV channel: ABC
Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)
GAME 5 (if necessary): Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics
When: Monday, June 17 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Mass.
Tickets: Vivid Seats | StubHub | SeatGeek
TV channel: ABC
Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)
GAME 6 (if necessary): Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks
Time: Thursday, June 20 at 8:30 p.m. EDT
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Tickets: Vivid Seats | StubHub | SeatGeek
TV channel: ABC
Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)
GAME 7 (if necessary): Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics
When: Sunday, June 23 at 8 p.m. EDT
Venue: TD Garden, Boston, Mass.
Tickets: Vivid Seats | StubHub | SeatGeek
TV channel: ABC
Live streams: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV Stream (free trial) | Sling (low intro rate)
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