After a long campaign, we’ve reached the last stage of the 2021-22 NBA season: the NBA Finals. The Golden State Warriors represent the Western Conference after finishing off the Dallas Mavericks in five games. They will take on the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics who held off the Miami Heat in Game 7 of their series on Sunday. Game 1 of the NBA Finals is set for 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) on ABC on Thursday, June 2.
All NBA Finals games will be broadcast on ABC. With live TV streaming services, cord-cutters can watch, no cable subscription required. Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch or stream the 2022 NBA playoffs.
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Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors celebrates after the 120-110 win against the Dallas Mavericks to advance to the NBA Finals.
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NBA Playoffs FAQ
What is the 2022 NBA Finals schedule?
Here is the schedule for the NBA Finals, including the series status. See NBA.com for the full schedule.
Thursday, June 2
- Celtics vs. Warriors, Game 1, 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) on ABC
Sunday, June 5
- Celtics vs. Warriors, Game 2, 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on ABC
Wednesday, June 8
- Warriors vs. Celtics, Game 3, 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) on ABC
Friday, June 10
- Warriors vs. Celtics, Game 4, 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) on ABC
Monday, June 13
- Celtics vs. Warriors, Game 5 if necessary, 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) on ABC
Thursday, June 16
- Warriors vs. Celtics, Game 6 if necessary, 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT) on ABC
Sunday, June 19
- Celtics vs. Warriors, Game 7 if necessary, 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) on ABC
What does the full bracket look like?
What channels will broadcast playoff games?
The NBA playoffs aired on a collection of networks, including ABC, ESPN and TNT.
The NBA Finals will begin on June 2 and air on ABC.
How can I stream the games on my phone?
If you have a live TV streaming service (like Sling TV, YouTube TV or one of the ones below), you can use its app. If you have cable or satellite, you can use your provider’s app or one of the following, after logging in with your cable provider’s credentials:
- For ABC games, use the ESPN app. Click the gear icon in the upper right and then select Manage TV provider.
In all cases, you will need to have a TV package that includes ABC to be able to watch NBA playoff games using these apps.
How to watch, livestream the 2022 NBA playoffs
As these games all air nationally, the best way to catch all the basketball action live, without cable, is with a live TV streaming service.
YouTube TV costs $65 a month and offers all the channels you’ll need for basketball.
Sling TV’s Orange plan includes ESPN. While Sling lacks access to ABC, you can watch those games using the simulcast stream available on ESPN3.
DirecTV Stream’s cheapest, $70-a-month Plus package includes ABC.
Hulu Plus Live TV costs $70 a month and carries ABC.
FuboTV costs $70 per month and also includes ABC.
Most live TV streaming services offer a free trial or discounts during the first month and allow you to cancel anytime. All require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.