NBA Finals 2024: How to Watch, Stream Celtics vs. Mavericks Game 4 Tonight on ABC – CNET [CNET]

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The Celtics are one win away from clinching the franchise’s 18th championship and its first since 2008. With its Game 3 victory, Boston has taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals. The Mavericks will hope to extend the series with a win on their home court tonight to send the series back to Boston.

Game 4 tips off tonight on ABC at 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT). Here’s everything you need to know to watch or stream the action.

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game One of the 2024 NBA Finals

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are one win away from being crowed NBA champions.

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How to watch the NBA Finals

The NBA Finals are being broadcast on only one channel: ABC. You can watch the games with a cable subscription, antenna or a live TV streaming service. Keep in mind that with live TV streaming services, local networks are not available in every market, so be sure to check the links below to make sure the service you want carries ABC in your area.

What is the NBA Finals schedule?

Here’s the schedule for the rest of the series (all times ET):

Friday, June 14

  • Game 4: Celtics vs. Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. on ABC (Celtics lead series 3-0)

Monday, June 17 (if necessary) 

  • Game 5: Mavericks vs. Celtics, 8:30 p.m. on ABC 

Thursday, June 20 (if necessary) 

  • Game 6: Celtics vs. Mavericks, 8:30 p.m. on ABC 

Sunday, June 23 (if necessary)

  • Game 7: Mavericks vs. Celtics, 8 p.m. on ABC 

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