2024 NBA Finals Schedule: How to watch Mavs vs. Celtics, TV, streaming, free

The 2024 NBA regular season ended on April 14 and the 2024 NBA postseason tipped off with the play-in tournament on April 16, followed by the first round of the playoffs on April 20. Here's when and where you can watch the NBA playoffs and NBA Finals (all times Eastern):

How can I watch the NBA Finals?

The NBA Finals are broadcast on ABC. ABC is available on many streaming services, including DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, and YouTube TV. You can also catch NBA Finals games with an over-the-air antenna that has access to a local broadcasting station.

NBA Playoff Schedule and Scores

Monday, June 17

• (1) Celtics 106, (5) Mavericks 88

Friday, June 14

• (5) Mavericks 122, (1) Celtics 84

Wednesday, June 12

• (1) Celtics 106, (5) Mavericks 99

Sunday, June 9

• (1) Celtics 105, (5) Mavericks 98

Thursday, June 6

• (1) Celtics 107, (5) Mavericks 89

Thursday, May 30

• (5) Mavericks 124, (3) Timberwolves 103

Tuesday, May 28

• (3) Timberwolves 105, (5) Mavericks 100

Monday, May 27

• (1) Celtics 105, (6) Pacers 102

Sunday, May 26

• (5) Mavericks 116, (3) Timberwolves 107

Saturday, May 25

• (1) Celtics 114, (6) Pacers 111

Friday, May 24

• (5) Mavericks 109, (3) Timberwolves 108

Thursday, May 23

• (1) Celtics 126, (6) Pacers 110

Wednesday, May 22

• (5) Mavericks 108, (3) Timberwolves 105

Tuesday, May 21

• (1) Celtics 133, (6) Pacers 128 (OT)

Sunday, May 19

• (6) Pacers 130, (2) Knicks 109
• (3) Timberwolves 98, (2) Nuggets 90

Saturday, May 18

• (5) Mavericks 117, (1) Thunder 116

Friday, May 17

• (6) Pacers 116, (2) Knicks 103

Thursday, May 16

• (3) Timberwolves 115, (2) Nuggets 70

Wednesday, May 15

• (1) Celtics 113, (4) Cavaliers 98
• (5) Mavericks 104, (1) Thunder 92

Tuesday, May 14

• (2) Knicks 121, (6) Pacers 91
• (2) Nuggets 112, (3) Timberwolves 97

Monday, May 13

• (1) Celtics 109, (4) Cavaliers 102
• (1) Thunder 100, (5) Mavericks 96

Sunday, May 12

• (6) Pacers 121, (2) Knicks 89
• (2) Nuggets 115, (3) Timberwolves 107

Saturday, May 11

• (5) Mavericks 105, (1) Thunder 101
• (1) Celtics 106, (4) Cavaliers 93

Friday, May 10

• (6) Pacers 111, (2) Knicks 106
• (2) Nuggets 117, (3) Timberwolves 90

Thursday, May 9

• (4) Cavaliers 118, (1) Celtics 94
• (5) Mavericks 119, (1) Thunder 110

Wednesday, May 8

• (2) Knicks 130, (6) Pacers 121

Tuesday, May 7

• (1) Celtics 120, (4) Cavaliers 95
• (1) Thunder 117, (5) Mavericks 95

Monday, May 6

• (2) Knicks 121, (6) Pacers 117
• (3) Timberwolves 106, (2) Nuggets 80

Sunday, May 5

• (4) Cavaliers 106, (5) Magic 94

Saturday, May 4

• (3) Timberwolves 106, (2) Nuggets 99

Friday, May 3

• (5) Magic 103, (4) Cavaliers 96
• (5) Mavericks 114, (4) Clippers 101

Thursday, May 2

• (6) Pacers 120, (3) Bucks 98
• (2) Knicks 118, (7) 76ers 115

Wednesday, May 1

• (1) Celtics 118, (8) Heat 118
• (5) Mavericks 123, (4) Clippers 93

Tuesday, April 30

• (7) 76ers 112, (2) Knicks 106 (OT)
• (4) Cavaliers 104, (5) Magic 103
• (3) Bucks 115, (6) Pacers 92

Monday, April 29

• (1) Celtics 102, (8) Heat 88
• (1) Thunder 97, (8) Pelicans 89
• (2) Nuggets 108, (7) Lakers 106

Sunday, April 28

• (2) Knicks 97, (7) 76ers 92
• (4) Clippers 116, (5) Mavericks 111
• (6) Pacers 126, (3) Bucks 113
• (3) Timberwolves 122, (6) Suns 116

Saturday, April 27

• (5) Orlando Magic 112, (4) Cavaliers 89
• (1) Thunder 106, (8) Pelicans 85
• (1) Celtics 104, (8) Heat 84
• (7) Lakers 119, (2) Nuggets 108

Friday, April 26

• (6) Pacers 121, (3) Bucks 118 (OT)
• (5) Mavericks 101, (4) Clippers 90
• (3) Timberwolves 126, (6) Suns 109

Thursday, April 25

• (5) Magic 121, (4) Cavaliers 83
• (7) 76ers 125, (2) Knicks 114
• (2) Nuggets 112, (7) Lakers 105

Wednesday, April 24

• (8) Heat 111, (1) Celtics 101
• (1) Thunder 124, (8) Pelicans 92

Tuesday, April 23

• (3) Timberwolves 105, (6) Suns 93
• (6) Pacers 125, (3) Bucks 108
• (5) Mavericks 96, (4) Clippers 93

Monday, April 22

• (4) Cavaliers 96, (5) Magic 86
• (2) Knicks 104, (7) 76ers 101
• (2) Nuggets 101, (7) Lakers 99

Sunday, April 21

• (1) Celtics 114, (8) Heat 94
• (4) Clippers 109, (5) Dallas 97
• (3) Bucks 109, (6) Pacers 94
• (1) Thunder 94, (8) Pelicans 92

Saturday, April 20

• (4) Cavaliers 97, (5) Magic 83
• (3) Timberwolves 120, (6) Suns 95
• (2) Knicks 111, (7) 76ers 104
• (2) Nuggets 114, (7) Lakers 103

Friday, April 19

• Play-In Game 5: (8) Heat 112, (9) Bulls 91
• Play-In Game 6: (7) Pelicans 105, (9) Kings 98

Wednesday, April 17

• Play-In Game 3: (7) 76ers 105, (8) Heat 104
• Play-In Game 4: (9) Bulls 131, (10) Hawks 116

Tuesday, April 16

• Play-In Game 1: (8) Lakers 110, (7) Pelicans 106
• Play-In Game 2: (9) Kings 118, (10) Warriors 94

When do the NBA playoffs start?

Since 2020, the NBA playoffs have tipped off with the NBA play-in tournament. The play-in tournament began on April 16. The first round of the NBA playoffs will then commence on April 20.

How can I watch the play-in tournament?

The play-in tournament will be broadcast on ESPN and TNT.

How can I watch the NBA Playoffs?

The NBA playoffs will broadcast on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. Most traditional cable/satellite subscriptions have packages including some or all of these channels. You also stream the full NBA playoffs with streaming providers Sling, fubo TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and DIRECTV STREAM.

Can I watch the Playoffs and Finals for free?

If you have an over-the-air antenna, you can catch some playoff matchups and every NBA finals game on ABC. Some streaming services also have free trials available.

When do the NBA conference semifinals start?

The 2024 NBA conference semifinals begin on May 6-7, but could move up to May 4-5 if the playoff series end early.

When do the NBA conference finals start?

The 2024 NBA conference semifinals begin on May 21-22, but could move up to May 19-20 if the playoff series end early.

When do the NBA Finals start?

The NBA Finals start on June 6, featuring the winners of the Eastern and Western Conference finals. The NBA Finals could end anytime from June 14 and June 23, depending on the series.