The Nuggets earned their first-ever NBA Finals win on home turf in Game 1 on Thursday night. Nikola Jokic played 40 minutes and had 27 points, ten rebounds, a game-high 14 assists, one steal and one block on 8/12 shooting from the field. Jokic and his team will face the Miami Heat again on their home turf in Game 2, which begins Sunday, June 4 at 8 p.m. Here’s what you need to know about how to watch potentially all seven NBA Finals games over the coming week, including odds, schedule, where to stream NBA games and more.
How to watch the NBA Finals: Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets Game 2
Watch ABC (plus ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network and Ion)
Hulu + Live TV
Another way to watch ABC (plus ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Ion and NBA TV)
Fubo TV
Date: Sunday June 4
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
Channel: ABC
Streaming: ESPN+
What channel are the NBA Finals on?
The NBA Finals begin June 1 on ABC and ESPN+. If you already have ABC in your regular TV/cable package, connecting should be a breeze. If you don’t have access to ABC or ESPN+, here are the platforms we recommend you subscribe to so you can watch the 2023 NBA Finals live:
(Picture: Hulu)
Watch ABC (plus ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network and Ion)
Hulu + Live TV
To catch the NBA Finals, Hulu’s live TV tier is a solid option that isn’t too expensive. The streaming service’s live TV package will give you access to all Final games on ABC, as well as a subscription to ESPN+. The platform also includes access to nearly every channel you’ll need to watch the WNBA season and the 20023 NBA Draft, including ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, CBS Sports Network and Ion (be sure to check your code to confirm your eligibility). Plus, this bundle gets you a subscription to Disney+ and, of course, access to Hulu’s general content library. Hulu’s live TV plans also include unlimited DVR storage, a hardware-free setup process, and easy online cancellation.
$70 at Hulu
Another way to watch ABC (plus ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Ion and NBA TV)
Fubo TV
Where to stream the 2023 NBA Finals:
If you don’t have ABC, you can also watch every NBA Finals game live on ESPN+.
(Photo: ESPN+)
The 2023 NBA Finals will air on ESPN+. An ESPN+ subscription gives you access to exclusive ESPN+ content, including live events, fantasy sports tools, and premium ESPN+ items. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer, and on ESPN.com.
$10 at ESPN
2023 NBA Finals schedule:
June 1
2023 NBA Finals Game 1: 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 4
NBA Finals 2023 Game 2: 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 7
NBA Finals 2023 Game 3: 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 9
NBA Finals 2023 Game 4: 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 12
NBA Finals 2023 Game 5*: 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 15
NBA Finals 2023 Game 6*: 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
June 18
NBA Finals 2023 Game 7*: 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+)
*if necessary
Which teams are playing in the 2023 NBA Finals
After a long battle in the NBA Eastern Conference between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat, the Heat held on to their 3-0 series lead, defeating the Celtics in Game 7 after the Boston basketball players managed to bring the streak tied with three straight wins over the Heat.
The 2023 NBA Finals will be the Nuggets’ first-ever Finals. The Heat have come seven times so far, with three NBA Finals victories under their belt.
Nuggets vs Heat: 2023 NBA Finals odds
For a detailed breakdown of NBA Finals odds, check out Yahoo Sports’ NBA coverage.
NBA Finals Game 2 Live Updates:
To recap, here are all the ways to watch or stream the 2023 NBA Finals without cable:
Watch ABC (plus ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network and Ion)
Hulu + Live TV
Another way to watch ABC (plus ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, Ion and NBA TV)
Fubo TV
Watch ABC (plus ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN3)
Sling TV Orange & Blue
