The NBA Finals are finally here!
Both the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat are out to make history with the Nuggets in search of the franchise's first championship in their first appearance in the NBA Finals.
Meanwhile, the Heat are just the second No. 8 seed to advance to the NBA Finals (1999 Knicks), as they look to become the lowest-seeded team in NBA history to lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
After nine days of rest, Denver enters Game 1 as heavy favorites, however, Miami has defied the odds throughout the 2023 postseason, winning each Game 1 on the road.
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The Nuggets have been near unbeatable on their home floor, going 42-7, but Jimmy Butler and the Heat have proven they can never be written off.
Will the Heat continue their momentum coming off a Game 7 win over the Celtics? Or will the Nuggets strike first on their home floor?
The Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to tune into Game 1 below.
LIVE: Follow updates, highlights from Game 1 of the Nuggets vs. Heat NBA Finals
What time is Nuggets vs. Heat today?
- Date: Thursday, June 1
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. PT
Game 1 of Nuggets vs. Heat will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 1. The game will be played at Ball Arena in Denver.
What channel is Nuggets vs. Heat on?
- Date: Thursday, June 1
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: Sling TV
Game 1 of Nuggets vs. Heat will air on ABC. Viewers in the United States can also stream Nuggets vs. Heat on Sling TV.
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Nuggets vs. Heat odds
The Nuggets enter Thursday's Game 1 as an 8.5-point favorite over the Heat.
| Nuggets | Heat | |
| Spread | -8.5 | +8.5 |
| Moneyline | -375 | +290 |
For the full market, check out BetMGM.
Nuggets vs. Heat schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the 2023 NBA Finals:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| June 1 | Game 1 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 4 | Game 2 | 8 p.m. | ABC |
| June 7 | Game 3 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 9 | Game 4 | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 12 | Game 5* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 15 | Game 6* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
| June 18 | Game 7* | 8:30 p.m. | ABC |
*If necessary