The NBA Finals return to Boston for Game 5 after Dallas kept its championship hopes alive with a resounding, 122-84 win Friday night.
The Mavs refused to let up, taking a 61-35 lead into the halftime break and going from there. Luka Doncic (29) and Kyrie Irving (21) led the way in the scoring column. Dante Exum (10), Derrick Lively II (11) and Tim Hardaway Jr. (15) had impressive scoring nights off the bench.
Dallas looked connected and in sync on both ends for the first time this series. It's a level of basketball the Mavs will have to maintain to climb back and become the first team to win a series after trailing 3-0.
The Celtics struggled mightily on the offensive end, shooting 36.3 percent as a team with no player scoring more than Jayson Tatum's 15. It was a rare off night for Boston this postseason, and playing at home should kill any potential lingering aspects from the outing.
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Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 NBA Finals, including the tipoff time for Game 5 between the Celtics and Mavericks.
What time is the NBA Finals tonight?
- Date: Monday, June 17
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 7:30 p.m. CT
Game 5 of the NBA Finals will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, June 17. The game will be played at the TD Garden in Boston.
What channel is Celtics vs. Mavericks on tonight?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling
Game 5 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 the sideline reporter. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
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Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 5 radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 86 and 212
Listen to Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 5 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 schedule 2024
(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks — Boston leads 3-1
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| June 6 | Celtics 107, Mavericks 89 | — | — |
| June 9 | Celtics 105, Mavericks 98 | — | — |
| June 12 | Celtics 106, Mavericks 99 | — | — |
| June 14 | Mavericks 122, Celtics 84 | — | — |
| 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