2023 NBA FINALS SCHEDULE

Game 1

Thursday, June 1

Game 2

Sunday, June 4

Game 3

Wednesday, June 7

Game 4

Friday, June 9

Game 5

Monday, June 12*If necessary

Game 6

Thursday, June 15*If necessary

Game 7

Sunday, June 18*If necessary

TOP FINALS MOMENTS

Top moments in Finals history
Countless memorable moments have taken place on the NBA’s grandest stage and these are some of the best of all time.
September 14, 2021
Top Finals moments: Kyrie's clutch 3 seals 2016 Finals
With 53 seconds remaining in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving drills the go-ahead 3-pointer over Stephen Curry.
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Top Finals moments: LeBron's chasedown block in 2016
LeBron denies Andre Iguodala at the rim late in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals to help secure Cleveland's first NBA championship.
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Top Finals moments: LeBron cramps up in 2014 Finals
With LeBron unable to play in the final 3:59 because of severe cramps, the Spurs finish on 31-9 run to win the opening game of The Finals.
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Top Finals moments: Allen's big 3 turns tide for Heat
In the waning moments of Game 6 in the 2013 Finals, Ray Allen connected on a monstrous 3-pointer.
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Top Finals moments: Mavs' late Game 2 run stuns Heat
In Game 2 of the 2011 Finals, the Mavs ended the game on a 22-5 run, capped by Dirk Nowitzki's game-winning layup.
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Top Finals moments: Ron Artest's late 3 blesses Lakers
Ron Artest, who had been struggling from long range, nails the most timely 3-pointer of his career in Game 7.
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Top Finals moments: Celtics' comeback in 2008
It took six games for Boston to win the 2008 NBA Finals, with Game 4 featuring a historic comeback.
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Top Finals moments: Robert Horry's 3 rescues Spurs
Robert Horry does it again, coming up clutch from beyond the arc in a pivotal Finals game.
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Top Finals moments: Iverson steps over Lue
In Game 1 of the 2001 Finals, Allen Iverson executed one of the most memorable plays in history.
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Top Finals moments: Kobe takes over in Game 4
In Game 4 of the 2000 Finals, Kobe Bryant played 47 minutes and scored 28 points to beat the Pacers in overtime.
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Top Finals moments: Jordan's jumper seals '98 title
In Game 6 of the 1998 Finals, Michael Jordan nails a clutch jumper to give the Bulls their sixth title.
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Top Finals moments: Kerr's jumper sinks Jazz in '97
In Game 6 of the 1997 Finals, Steve Kerr nailed a jumper to give the Bulls their fifth championship.
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Top Finals moments: Jordan's flu game in '97 Finals
In Game 5 of the 1997 Finals, a flu-stricken Michael Jordan willed the Bulls to a win against the Jazz.
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Top Finals moments: Paxson's 3 seals three-peat
In Game 6 of the 1993 Finals, John Paxson hit a 3-pointer with 3.9 seconds left to lift the Bulls to a third straight title.
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Top Finals moments: Smith, Olajuwon save day in 1995
In Game 1 of the 1995 Finals, Kenny Smith sank a key 3-pointer and Hakeem Olajuwon won the game with a tip-in late in OT.
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Top Finals moments: Jordan's shrug in 1992 Finals
In Game 1 of the 1992 Finals, Michael Jordan hit six 3s in the first half, leading to a key moment in NBA history.
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Top Finals moments: Michael Jordan's switch-handed layup
In Game 2 of the 1991 Finals, Michael Jordan sank a must-see layup against the Lakers.
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Top Finals moments: Isiah Thomas scores 25 on bad ankle
In Game 6 of the 1988 Finals, a hobbled Isiah Thomas scored 25 points in the third quarter in an epic performance.
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Top Finals moments: Magic Johnson's junior sky hook
With seven seconds left in Game 4 of the 1987 Finals, Magic Johnson's sky hook put the Lakers up for good.
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