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![Cleveland Cavaliers v Golden State Warriors](https://img.money.com/2017/05/lebron-steph.jpg)
*Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors steals the ball from LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2017 in Oakland, California.*

The 2017 NBA Finals will tip off this Thursday, and the match-up between the [Golden State Warriors](https://time.com/4351966/golden-state-warriors-nba-city-thunder/) and [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://time.com/4709449/cleveland-cavaliers-sandwiches/) is set to make history.

The two teams will battle for the trophy for the third consecutive year — an NBA first. It is also the second time the two teams will face off following last year's stunning series, where the Warriors blew a 3-1 lead.

With [LeBron James](https://time.com/4763437/lebron-james-grabs-beer-raptors-game/) and [Stephen Curry](https://time.com/4422215/justin-timberlake-stephen-curry-alfonso-ribeiro-carlton-video/) leading their respective teams, this series is sure to be one to watch.

Here are several ways you can watch the games:

## **How to watch without a TV**

You can watch the NBA finals through a number of [live streams online](https://money.com/cable-tv-without-paying-bill/). ABC is streaming the games online [here](http://abc.go.com/watch-live), and smartphone users can also stream them with the ABC App for iOS or Android.

ESPN is also live-streaming the game at [WatchESPN.com](http://www.espn.com/watch/), and on the WatchEPSN app.

Streaming on these platforms requires a cable or satellite subscription.

## **How to watch with a TV**

ABC is broadcasting the series. Viewers can access the broadcast with a cable or satellite subscription. They can also watch from their TV using an antenna — which can pick up the broadcast for free. If you don't already have one, however, they cost anywhere between $30-$60. TIME [recommends](https://time.com/4650255/cord-cutters-cable-television-tv-free-super-bowl-antenna/) the [Mohu Leaf](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00APPDX86/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=timetechafitzgadgets-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00APPDX86&linkId=93cb75b8302668f9df35300296327dda) antenna, which costs $59.95 on Amazon.

## **What if neither of those options work?**

Head to your local sports bar or a friend's house. Or, if you're really out of luck, you can download the NBA app for free — where you can get up-to-the-minute scores and updates of each game. (That's not as fun as watching it, though.)

## And in case you need it, here's the full schedule of the 2017 NBA Finals:

-   Game 1: Thursday, June 1 at Golden State, 9 p.m. ET
-   Game 2: Sunday, June 4 at Golden State, 8 p.m. ET
-   Game 3: Wednesday, June 7 at Cleveland, 9 p.m. ET
-   Game 4: Friday, June 9 at Cleveland, 9 p.m. ET
-   Game 5: Monday, June 12 at Golden State, 9 p.m. ET
-   \*Game 6: Thursday, June 15 at Cleveland, 9 p.m. ET
-   \*Game 7: Sunday, June 18 at Golden State, 8 p.m. ET

\* If necessary

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