We’ve reached the NBA Conference Finals, where four formidable teams are battling it out for a chance at the 2024 NBA Finals.
Eastern Conference Finals: Boston Celtics (1) vs. Indiana Pacers (6)
- Game 1: Tuesday, May 21 at Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
- Game 2: Thursday, May 23 at Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Game 3: Saturday, May 25 at Indiana (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- Game 4: Monday, May 27 at Indiana (8 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
- Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 29 at Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 31 at Indiana (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, June 2 at Boston (8 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Western Conference Finals: Minnesota Timberwolves (3) vs. Dallas Mavericks (5)
- Game 1: Wednesday, May 22 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 2: Friday, May 24 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 3: Sunday, May 26 at Dallas (8 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 4: Tuesday, May 28 at Dallas (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 5 (if necessary): Thursday, May 30 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 6 (if necessary): Saturday, June 1 at Dallas (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
- Game 7 (if necessary): Monday, June 3 at Minnesota (8:30 p.m. ET, TNT)
In the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics continue their dominant streak, securing their place with a decisive series win against the Cleveland Cavaliers. They will face the surprising Indiana Pacers, who clinched their spot with a thrilling Game 7 victory over the New York Knicks.
In the Western Conference, the Minnesota Timberwolves showcased resilience with a stunning comeback win in Game 7 against the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets. This marks the Timberwolves’ first conference finals appearance since 2004.
To advance, each team must win its best-of-7 series. The NBA playoffs use a best-of-7 format throughout all rounds, with no reseeding. Home-court advantage goes to the team with the better regular-season record, following a 2-2-1-1-1 format.
