When is Game 5 of 2024 NBA Finals? Date, time & TV channel for Celtics vs. Mavericks series | Sporting News Canada

The 2024 NBA Finals are headed back to Boston.

With their backs against the wall, the Mavericks avoided a series sweep with a convincing win over the Celtics in Game 4. Now facing a 3-1 series deficit, Dallas will again look to extend the series while Boston has a chance to win an NBA-record 18th title in front of its home crowd.

The Celtics have not lost at home since May 9 and, with the franchise on the cusp of a title, will be welcomed by a raucous crowd at TD Garden. The Mavericks are looking to make history as no NBA team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a best-of-seven series.

Here’s everything you need to know about Game 5 of the NBA Finals, including date, start time and TV channel.

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When is Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals?

Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals will be played on Monday, June 17.

With the series shifting back to Boston, there will be an extra day between games in place with travel in mind. Teams will have a travel day on Saturday, practice and media day on Sunday and Game 5 on Monday.

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What time is Game 5 of the NBA Finals?

• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT

Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Celtics and Mavericks will tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, June 17.

What channel is Game 5 of the NBA Finals on?

• TV channel: ABC (U.S.) | RDS, SN (Canada)
• Live streaming: Sling

Game 5 of the NBA Finals will air on ABC in the U.S. and TSN in Canada. The game can also be live streamed with Sling in the U.S.

Sling is the home for sports fans, as it offers a wide range of channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.

2024 NBA Finals schedule, TV channels

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