The Celtics and Mavericks are ready to collide in the 2024 NBA Finals, starting with Game 1 on Thursday night at TD Garden.
It has been two years since Boston stepped onto this stage — and 16 years since it walked off the floor with the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The Celtics' front office has made all the right moves to build a title contender, surrounding Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown with terrific role players like Jrue Holiday, Derrick White and Kristaps Porzingis, who is slated to return from a calf injury.
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Dallas won its last championship in 2011 behind the dominance of Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki. The Mavericks are hoping that they can reach the mountaintop again, this time behind the play of Luka Doncic. Of course, he has gotten plenty of help from Kyrie Irving as well as supporting pieces like Derrick Jones Jr., P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II.
Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Finals, including how to stream each game of the series.
NBA Finals live streams 2024: How to watch Celtics vs. Mavericks
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Every game 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 for each game, with Lisa Salters serving as the sideline reporter. Viewers can also stream games on Sling.
Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide a range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
NBA Finals schedule 2024
Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 are scheduled to be played at TD Garden in Boston. The series will shift to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for Games 3, 4 and 6.
(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| June 6 | Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 9 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 12 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 14 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 17 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 20 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
| June 23 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC, Sling |
*If necessary
NBA Playoffs scores, results for Celtics
Eastern Conference Finals
(1) Celtics vs. (6) Pacers — Boston wins 4-0
| Date | Game | Result |
| May 21 | Game 1 | Celtics 133, Pacers 128 (OT) |
| May 23 | Game 2 | Celtics 126, Pacers 110 |
| May 25 | Game 3 | Celtics 114, Pacers 111 |
| May 27 | Game 4 | Celtics 105, Pacers 102 |
Eastern Conference semifinals
(1) Celtics vs. (4) Cavaliers — Boston wins 4-1
| Date | Game | Result |
| May 7 | Game 1 | Celtics 120, Cavaliers 95 |
| May 9 | Game 2 | Cavaliers 118, Celtics 94 |
| May 11 | Game 3 | Celtics 106, Cavaliers 93 |
| May 13 | Game 4 | Celtics 109, Cavaliers 102 |
| May 15 | Game 5 | Celtics 113, Cavaliers 98 |
Eastern Conference first round
(1) Celtics vs. (8) Heat — Boston wins 4-1
| Date | Game | Result |
| April 21 | Game 1 | Celtics 114, Heat 94 |
| April 24 | Game 2 | Heat 111, Celtics 101 |
| April 27 | Game 3 | Celtics 104, Heat 84 |
| April 29 | Game 4 | Celtics 102, Heat 88 |
| May 1 | Game 5 | Celtics 118, Heat 84 |
NBA Playoffs scores, results for Mavericks
Western Conference Finals
(3) Timberwolves vs. (5) Mavericks — Dallas wins 4-1
| Date | Game | Result |
| May 22 | Game 1 | Mavericks 108, Timberwolves 105 |
| May 24 | Game 2 | Mavericks 109, Timberwolves 108 |
| May 26 | Game 3 | Mavericks 116, Timberwolves 107 |
| May 28 | Game 4 | Timberwolves 105, Mavericks 100 |
| May 30 | Game 5 | Mavericks 124, Timberwolves 103 |
Western Conference semifinals
(1) Thunder vs. (5) Mavericks — Dallas wins 4-2
| Date | Game | Result |
| May 7 | Game 1 | Thunder 117, Mavericks 95 |
| May 9 | Game 2 | Mavericks 119, Thunder 110 |
| May 11 | Game 3 | Mavericks 105, Thunder 101 |
| May 13 | Game 4 | Thunder 100, Mavericks 96 |
| May 15 | Game 5 | Mavericks 104, Thunder 92 |
| May 18 | Game 6 | Mavericks 117, Thunder 116 |
Western Conference first round
(4) Clippers vs. (5) Mavericks — Dallas wins 4-2
| Date | Game | Result |
| April 21 | Game 1 | Clippers 109, Mavericks 97 |
| April 23 | Game 2 | Mavericks 96, Clippers 93 |
| April 26 | Game 3 | Mavericks 101, Clippers 90 |
| April 28 | Game 4 | Clippers 116, Mavericks 111 |
| May 1 | Game 5 | Mavericks 123, Clippers 93 |
| May 3 | Game 6 | Mavericks 114, Clippers 101 |
NBA Playoffs bracket 2024