Tonight, it’s time for the 2023 NBA Finals. Compliance with a heated battle in the Eastern Conference finals, the Miami Heat maintained their lead over the Boston Celtics and are now on their way to the 2023 NBA Finals. After playing a historic Game 7 — the Celtics became the fourth team in league history to force a Game 7 after falling into an 0-3 series hole — the Heat now hop on a plane to the Mile High city, where they will play NBA Finals newbies, the Denver Nuggets. Game 1 tips on the Nuggets’ home court tonight at 8:30 pm on ABC.
Here’s what you need to know about how to watch potential all seven NBA Finals games this coming week, including odds, schedule, where to stream NBA games and more.
How to watch the NBA Finals: Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets
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Watch ABC (including ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network and Ion)
Hulu + Live TV
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Another way to watch ABC (including ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Ion and NBA TV)
Fubo TV
Date: Thursday, June 1
Time: 8:30 p.m
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Channels: ABC
Streaming: ESPN+
NBA Finals Game 1 live updates:
What channel is the NBA finals on?
The NBA Finals begin June 1 on ABC and ESPN+. If you already have ABC in your standard TV/cable package, tuning in should be an easy slam dunk. If you don’t have access to ABC or ESPN+, here are the platforms we recommend subscribing to so you can watch the 2023 NBA Finals live:
Watch ABC (including ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network and Ion)
Hulu + Live TV
For catching the NBA finals, Hulu’s live TV tier is a solid option that doesn’t cost too much. The streaming service’s live TV bundle gives you access to all Finals games on ABC, along with an ESPN+ subscription. The platform also includes access to nearly every channel you’ll need to watch the WNBA season and the 2o023 NBA draft, including ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network and Ion (be sure to check your zip code to confirm eligibility ). Plus, this bundle gets you a Disney+ subscription and, of course, access to Hulu’s universal content library. Hulu’s live TV plans also include unlimited DVR storage, a hardware-free set-up process and easy online cancellation.
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Another way to watch ABC (including ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Ion and NBA TV)
Fubo TV
Where to stream the 2023 NBA Finals:
If you don’t have ABC, you can also watch all NBA Finals games streaming live on ESPN+.
The 2023 NBA Finals will be streamed on ESPN+. An ESPN+ subscription gives you access to exclusive ESPN+ content including live events, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on ESPN.com.
NBA Finals 2023 Schedule:
June 1
NBA Finals 2023 Game 1: 8:30 pm ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 4
NBA Finals 2023 Game 2: 8 pm ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 7
NBA Finals 2023 Game 3: 8:30 pm ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 9
NBA Finals 2023 Game 4: 8:30 pm ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 12
NBA Finals 2023 Game 5*: 8:30 pm ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 15
NBA Finals 2023 Game 6*: 8:30 pm ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 18
NBA Finals 2023 Game 7*: 8 pm ET (ABC, ESPN+)
*if needed
Which teams are playing in the NBA Finals 2023
Following a drawn-out NBA Eastern Conference matchup between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat, the Heat held onto their 3-0 series lead, defeating the Celtics in Game 7 after the Boston basketballers managed to tie the series at three straight. win over the Heat.
The 2023 NBA Finals will be the Nuggets’ first ever Finals. The Heat have been there seven times, with three NBA Finals wins under their belt.
Nuggets vs. Heat: 2023 NBA Finals odds
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Heat (+300)
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Nuggets (-400)
For a detailed breakdown of NBA Finals Game 1 odds, check out more of Yahoo Sports’ NBA coverage.
To recap, here are all the ways to watch or stream the 2023 NBA Finals without cable:
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Watch ABC (including ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network and Ion)
Hulu + Live TV
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Another way to watch ABC (including ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Ion and NBA TV)
Fubo TV
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Watch ABC (plus ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN3)
Sling TV Orange and Blue