NBA releases schedule for Cavs-Warriors III
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For seven months, the NBA season has been building toward the third consecutive Finals meeting between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. The Cavs' Game 5 romp over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night clinched it.
Shortly after the unprecedented, highly anticipated re-rematch was booked, the NBA released the schedule for the series. We'll have to wait almost a week to get the goods. The Finals will tip off June 1.
| Game | Home | Away | Date | Start | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Warriors | Cavaliers | Thu, June 1 | 9 p.m. ET | ABC |
| 2 | Warriors | Cavaliers | Sun, June 4 | 8 p.m. ET | ABC |
| 3 | Cavaliers | Warriors | Wed, June 7 | 9 p.m. ET | ABC |
| 4 | Cavaliers | Warriors | Fri, June 9 | 9 p.m. ET | ABC |
| 5* | Warriors | Cavaliers | Mon, June 12 | 9 p.m. ET | ABC |
| 6* | Cavaliers | Warriors | Thu, June 15 | 9 p.m. ET | ABC |
| 7* | Warriors | Cavaliers | Sun, June 18 | 8 p.m. ET | ABC |
* If necessary
As if these teams weren't getting enough rest after making mincemeat of their respective conferences (the Warriors are 12-0 in the postseason, the Cavs 12-1), only once during the series will they play after a single day of rest. All the other games will be separated by at least two days.