NBA announces earlier start times for 2023 Finals games

Today, the NBA and ESPN announced thatthe 2023 NBA Finals will feature earlier start times onABC.

NBA Finals games on weekdays willbegin at 8:30 p.m. ET, which is 30 minutes earlier than in prioryears, while games airing on Sundays will begin at 8:00 p.m.ET.

“Our fans told us that earlier startsfor Finals games are simply better for them,” said Gregg Winik, theNBA's President, Content and Executive Producer. “We’re excited towork with ABC to present the 2023 NBA Finals at a more optimalviewing time.”

Here's a look at the 2023 NBA Finalsschedule on ABC:

Game 1

Thursday, June 1

8:30 p.m. ET

Game 2

Sunday, June 4

8:00 p.m. ET

Game 3

Wednesday, June 7

8:30 p.m. ET

Game 4

Friday, June 9

8:30 p.m. ET

Game 5*

Monday, June 12

8:30 p.m. ET

Game 6*

Thursday, June 15

8:30 p.m. ET

Game 7*

Sunday, June 18

8:00 p.m. ET