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Here’s the complete NBA Finals schedule for the Boston Celtics
BOSTON – After cruising past the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, the Boston Celtics are headed to the NBA Finals.
The Celtics completed a sweep of the Pacers with another comeback win in Game 4 on Monday night, and are now four wins away from earning the 18th championship in franchise history.
What is the NBA Finals schedule?
Here is a complete look at the upcoming schedule for the Celtics in the NBA Finals.
Game 1: Thursday, June 6, 8:30 p.m. in Boston
Game 2: Sunday, June 9, 8 p.m. in Boston
Game 3: Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 p.m. in Dallas or Minneapolis
Game 4: Friday, June 14, 7 p.m. in Dallas or Minneapolis
Game 5 (If necessary): Monday, June 17, 8:30 p.m. in Boston
Game 6 (If necessary): Thursday, June 20, 8:30 p.m. in Dallas or Minneapolis
Game 7 (If necessary): Sunday, June 23, 8 p.m. in Boston
Who will the Celtics play in the NBA Finals?
The Celtics appear to be on a crash course with Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals.
Like Boston, the Mavs stormed to a 3-0 series lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The teams play Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night. If Dallas wins, they’ll earn a trip to Boston on June 6.
If the Timberwolves complete the impossible and erase a 3-0 deficit, they’d earn at date at TD Garden.
The Celtics had no problems against Dallas in their two meetings this year. Boston defeated the Mavs 119-110 on January 22, and 138-110 on March 1.
Boston and Minnesota split their two meetings this year, with both games decided in overtime. The Timberwolves won 114-109 on November 6 while the Celtics prevailed 127-120 on January 10.