Let the Games Begin!

Unlike the earlier rounds which are played in a 2-2-1-1-1 format, the NBA Finals are played in a 2-3-2 format, meaning the team with home-court advantage hosts games 1, 2, 6 and 7, and their opponent hosts games 3, 4 and 5. That said, it seems like it would be a lot easier to win 2 in a row at home, than 3 in a row, so the pressure could be on the Lakers. With the home-court advantage and the cross-country travel factored in, this could favor the Celtics.

Game 1: Thursday, June 5 -- @ Boston (9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST on ABC)

Game 2: Sunday, June 8 -- @ Boston (9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST on ABC)

Game 3: Tuesday, June 10 -- @ Los Angeles (9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST on ABC)

Game 4: Thursday, June 12 -- @ Los Angeles (9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST on ABC)

Game 5: Sunday, June 15 -- @ Los Angeles (9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST on ABC)

Game 6: Tuesday, June 17 -- @ Boston (9 p.m. EST/6 p.m. PST on ABC)

Game 7: Thursday, June 19 --@ Boston (9 p.m. EST/ 6 p.m. on ABC)