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NBA announces dates, times for 2009 Finals

By NBA.com staff reports
Posted May 26 2009 7:50AM

The Eastern and Western Conference finals aren't over yet, but the schedule for the next round of the Playoffs has already been set. On Tuesday, the NBA announced the schedule for the 62nd NBA Finals, which will begin on Thursday, June 4.

Last season's champion, Boston, was eliminated from the Playoffs by Orlando in the East semifinals. The Lakers, who won the West last season, are still in the running for a second straight Finals berth.

NBA Finals schedule
Game Date Time Broadcast
Game 1 Thursday, June 4 9 p.m. ABC/R/TSN
Game 2 Sunday, June 7 8 p.m. ABC/R/TSN
Game 3 Tuesday, June 9 9 p.m. ABC/R/TSN
Game 4 Thursday, June 11 9 p.m. ABC/R/TSN
Game 5* Sunday, June 14 8 p.m. ABC/R/TSN
Game 6* Tuesday, June 16 9 p.m. ABC/R/TSN
Game 7* Thursday, June 18 9 p.m. ABC/R/TSN
* = if necessary

Additional scheduling information will be furnished as soon as possible consistent with the need to fulfill league obligations.

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