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NBA Finals 2023 Schedule, Brackets and How to Watch

NBA Finals 2023 Schedule, Brackets and How to Watch

 The NBA Finals started on June 4 featuring the Miami Heat vs. Denver Nuggets. Find out all the details, schedules and more to keep you in the paint. 

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How to Watch the NBA Finals

For the most avid NBA fans, find out how to watch as many games as possible with DIRECTV. Explore some of your channel options below:

REGIONAL SPORTS LINEUP (only available in some areas)

NBA TV HD

TNT Channel – 245

ESPN Channel – 206

NBA Playoffs & NBA Finals Schedule

Catch all the NBA games with the full NBA finals schedule to cheer on your favorite teams.

NBA Playoffs Bracket 

Whether you’re keeping your eye on official playoffs picture or just watching the games as they air, follow along in the battle for the NBA Finals. 

2023 NBA Conference Finals 

The NBA Playoffs 2023 were the pathway to the NBA Conference Finals, where the winners from the Eastern Conference take on the winner of the Western Conference. The NBA Finals will take place June 4, 2023 through June 18, 2023. See the key dates below to keep up with all the NBA games. 

NBA Playoffs Top Questions

When is the NBA draft?

The NBA draft is on Thursday, June 23, 2023 in Brooklyn, NY at Barclays Center. Additional draft related events will also take place. 

How many games in NBA season? 

The regular NBA season runs from October to April and consists of 82 games.

When do the NBA playoffs start?

The NBA playoffs kick off on April 15 and will continue for two weeks.  

How many teams make the NBA playoffs?

Sixteen teams – eight from each conference – make the NBA playoffs each year. 

What is the NBA Finals Schedule?

The NBA Finals will take place June 1, 2023 through June 18, 2023.

How many NBA teams are there?

There are 30 NBA teams that make up the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. They are split into six divisions: Atlantic, Central, Southeast, Northwest, Pacific and Southwest.

ATLANTIC

NORTHWEST

Boston Celtics

Denver Nuggets

Brooklyn Nets

Minnesota Timberwolves

New York Knicks

Oklahoma City Thunder

Philadelphia 76ers

Portland Trail Blazers

Toronto Raptors

Utah Jazz

CENTRAL

PACIFIC

Chicago Bulls

Golden State Warriors

Cleveland Cavaliers

LA Clippers

Detroit Pistons

Los Angeles Lakers

Indiana Pacers

Phoenix Suns

Milwaukee Bucks

Sacramento Kings

SOUTHWEST

SOUTHEAST

Dallas Mavericks

Atlanta Hawks

Houston Rockets

Charlotte Hornets

Memphis Grizzlies

Miami Heat

New Orleans Pelicans

Orlando Magic

San Antonio Spurs

Washington Wizards

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