The 2024 NBA Finals are here! Only two teams remain in the playoffs in the best-of-seven series between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks notified on June 6 (watch every game on ABC and the ESPN app).
The Celtics clinched the Eastern Conference by sweeping the Indiana Pacerscontinuing a playoff run where they also ousted the Miami heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston is now eyeing its 18th NBA Finals championship and returns to the series after losing in 2022 to the Warriors of the Golden State.
The Mavericks have been back in the NBA Finals since winning the franchise’s only title in 2011 after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves to claim the Western Conference. Dallas also eliminated the Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder before defeating the Timberwolves.
As the team with the better regular season record, Boston has home-court advantage for the series. The series is played in a 2-2-1-1-1 format, with the Celtics hosting Games 1 and 2, the Mavs hosting Games 3 and 4. If necessary, Boston will host Games 5 and 7, while Dallas will host the games. 6.
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NBA FINALS
Game 1: Celtics 107, Mavericks 89
Game 2: Celtics 105, Mavericks 98
Game 3: Celtics 106, Mavericks 99
Game 4: Mavericks 122, Celtics 84
Game 5: Monday June 17 in Boston. 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 6*: Thursday, June 20 in Dallas, 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
Game 7*: Sunday, June 23 in Boston, 8 p.m. ET (ABC)
*If necessary
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Mavs beat Celtics by 38 points to stay alive and force Game 5
The Mavericks record the third-largest margin of victory in NBA Finals history after beating the Celtics 122-84 in Dallas.
0:49
Jason Kidd on Mavs’ Game 4 effort: ‘It was that or vacation’
Jason Kidd discusses the Mavericks’ improved play in Game 4 that helped Dallas avoid getting swept.
0:59
Luka on Mavs defense in Game 4: ‘Everyone was locked in’
Luka Doncic says he “doesn’t pay much attention” to outside criticism after the Mavericks held the Celtics to 84 points in Game 4 victory.
4:59
Celtics survive furious 4th quarter to win Game 3
The Celtics hold off a late Mavericks surge to win 106-99 and take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
12:30 a.m.
Jrue Holiday keeps the coin alive with an unreal penny
Jrue Holiday makes an assist look easy with a sensational dime to Derrick White for a 3-pointer.
0:35
Kyrie Irving almost connects with a game-changing triple
Kyrie Irving comes within inches of a major 3-pointer to put the Mavericks in a bucket, but narrowly misses.
1:46
Celtics take 2-0 lead in final thanks to dominant late surge
The Boston Celtics take a 2-0 series lead after coming alive in the second half to defeat the Dallas Mavericks.
0:33
Derrick White chases PJ Washington for incredible play blocking
PJ Washington looks to have an open dunk, but Derrick White runs back to throw it away at the rim.
2:54
Celtics dominate as they win Game 1 of the NBA Finals
The Celtics assert their dominance over the Mavericks in the first game by winning 107-89 thanks to strong performances from Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis.
2:21
Kristaps Porzingis adds 20 returns to Celtics roster
Kristaps Porzingis came back strong, scoring 20 points and collecting 3 blocks to help the Celtics win Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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Jason Kidd addresses Mavs in locker room after Game 1 loss
Jason Kidd reflects on what good the Mavericks can take from their Game 1 loss to the Celtics in the NBA Finals.
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How to watch the NBA Finals
All NBA Finals games will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN Radio. They will also be broadcast on ESPN app.
Which team has home court advantage in the NBA Finals?
THE Boston Celtics participate in the final with home advantage over the Dallas Mavericks. Boston finished with a 64-18 regular season record, the best in the Eastern Conference and the entire NBA. Dallas finished with a 50-32 record, fifth best in the Western Conference.
Final standings for the 2023-24 NBA regular season
Which team still standing has the most trips to the NBA Finals?
Here’s a look at how both teams fared in their previous trips to the NBA Finals:
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THE Boston Celtics have 23 NBA Finals appearances, with 17 championships. The 17 titles are tied with the Los Angeles Lakers for most in NBA history. Prior to this season, the Celtics’ last appearance in the Finals was in 2022 (loss to the Golden State Warriors) and their most recent championship was in 2008 (defeating the Lakers).
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THE Dallas Mavericks have three NBA Finals appearances. Before this season, their most recent appearance – and only championship – was in 2011 when they beat the Miami Heat. The Mavs reached the 2006 NBA Finals, losing to the Heat.
Which team has the best chance of winning the NBA Finals?
Find out which team has the best chancesas well as to find out who will win the NBA Finals MVP title.
For the most recent odds, go to ESPN BET
