NBA Finals 2024: How to Watch, Stream Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 5 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. After winning the first three games, the Mavericks pulled off a dominating win in Game 4 to extend their season and the NBA Finals. The series heads back to Boston tonight, with the Celtics now given the chance to close things out at home. 

Game 5 kicks 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.

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are a win away from another championship. 

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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):

Monday, June 17

  • Game 5: Mavericks vs. Celtics, 8:30 p.m. on ABC (Celtics lead series 3-1)

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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