It’s been a wild NBA Playoffs, and we have finally reached the 2023 NBA Finals. The Miami Heat knocked the Boston Celtics out in the Eastern Conference Finals, while the Denver Nuggets bounced the Los Angeles Lakers from the Western Conference Finals.
Here’s what you need to know about the NBA Finals schedule between the Heat and Nuggets.
2023 NBA Finals Schedule
First, a look at the full schedule between the Heat and the Nuggets.
– June 1: Game 1, Heat at Nuggets (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC)
– June 4: Game 2, Heat at Nuggets (8:00 p.m. ET on ABC)
– June 7: Game 3, Nuggets at Heat (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC)
– June 9: Game 4, Nuggets at Heat (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC)
– June 12: Game 5, Heat at Nuggets (8:30 p.m. ET on ABC)*
– June 15: Game 6, Nuggets at Heat ((8:30 p.m. ET on ABC)*
– June 18: Game 7, Heat at Nuggets (8:00 p.m. ET on ABC)*
*Games 5-7 if necessary
How to Watch the 2023 NBA Finals – TV Channel and Stream
If you are looking to watch the NBA Finals games, all seven games will be broadcasted on ABC. It should be a great battle, as we see the Heat vs Nuggets with stars Nikola Jokic and Jimmy Butler taking the floor. Jokic is looking to add a title to his two MVP awards. The Heat are hoping to cap their incredible run and win a title as the No. 8 seed.
If you have traditional cable, you can watch the games on ABC live. If you don’t have cable, you can watch the game through several different streaming services that carry ABC. These include YouTube TV, Hulu+ Live TV, Sling TV, and a select few others.
2023 NBA Playoffs Recap
The Nuggets had a strong regular season and finished as the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Their run to the Finals included victories over the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games, the Phoenix Suns in six games, and Los Angeles Lakers in four games.
For the Heat, they had to compete in the NBA Play-In Tournament to earn the final seed in the playoffs. Since then, they shocked the no. 1 seeded Milwaukee Bucks in five, beat the New York Knicks in six, and held on for a 4-3 series win over the Boston Celtics.
The Heat most recently reached the NBA Finals during the 2019-20 season, while the Nuggets have never reached the Finals. This means the Nuggets will claim their first NBA title if they can close out this postseason with a win in the seven-game matchup with the Heat.
Miami has won the NBA title three times in 2006, 2012, and 2013.
2023 NBA Finals Schedule FAQ
When do the 2023 NBA Finals start?
The NBA Finals usually begin in June. The 2023 NBA Finals begins on June 1, 2023, at 8:30 p.m. ET.
What channel are the NBA Finals on?
You can watch NBA Finals games on ABC starting on June 1. All seven games, if necessary, will be broadcasted on ABC with start times of either 8 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. ET.
Who is playing in the 2023 NBA Finals?
The Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets will be squaring off in the 2023 NBA Finals. Stars like Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, and more will be competing for a title. Denver is looking for its first title in franchise history.
How many games are there in the NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals is a series that consists of seven games. The first team to win four games wins the series. Games 5-7 are played if necessary.