After taking long and winding roads to the 2022 NBA Finals, the Warriors and Celtics find themselves just four wins away from a championship.
Golden State will be more well-rested than Boston entering the series, as Steve Kerr’s squad last played on May 26. Led by their core trio of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, the Warriors are looking to capture their fourth title in the last eight seasons.
The Celtics are certainly battle-tested after coming off back-to-back seven-game series in the Eastern Conference bracket. First-year coach Ime Udoka has turned Boston into a tough, defensive-minded team, and the Celtics are hoping that identity will propel them to the 18th championship in franchise history.
“Very confident going in. I know it’s another tough challenge,” Udoka said of the matchup. “I think Miami will help prep us for some of the off-ball actions in the shooters that they had. But we know [the Warriors are] a high-level team, executing team that has a ton of great shooters, great players overall, guys I know well.
“We’re ready for the challenge.”
The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights from Warriors vs. Celtics on Thursday. Follow along here for the complete results from Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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Warriors vs. Celtics score
| Game 1 | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Warriors | — | — | — | — | — |
| Celtics | — | — | — | — | — |
Warriors vs. Celtics live updates, highlights from Game 1 of 2022 NBA Finals
(This section will be updated when Game 1 tips off.)
What channel is Warriors vs. Celtics on?
- Date: Thursday, June 2
- TV channel: ABC
- Live streaming: Sling TV | Watch ESPN
Game 1 of the NBA Finals will air on ABC. Viewers can also stream Game 1 on Watch ESPN or Sling TV.
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Warriors vs. Celtics start time
- Date: Thursday, June 2
- Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT
Game 1 of the NBA Finals will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2. The game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Warriors vs. Celtics schedule, results
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| June 2 | Game 1 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 5 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ABC |
| June 8 | Game 3 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 10 | Game 4 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 13 | Game 5* | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 16 | Game 6* | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| June 19 | Game 7* | 8 p.m. | ABC |
*If necessary