The 2024 NBA Finals tip off Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. with a multitude of key storylines to watch between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics.

Which duo will make the bigger impact: Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown or Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving? How much of a difference will Kristaps Porzingis be for Boston? Who holds the coaching edge between Jason Kidd and Joe Mazzulla?

All of that will be answered starting in Game 1. Follow along for updates before, during and after the game.

How to watch the NBA Finals

Game 1: Mavericks at Celtics, Thursday, June 6 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

Game 2: Mavericks at Celtics, Sunday, June 9 (8 p.m. ET, ABC)

Game 3: Celtics at Mavericks, Wednesday, June 12 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

Game 4: Celtics at Mavericks, Friday, June 14 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)

Game 5: Mavericks at Celtics, Monday, June 17 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)*

Game 6: Celtics at Mavericks, Thursday, June 20 (8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)*

Game 7: Mavericks at Celtics, Sunday, June 23 (8 p.m. ET, ABC)*