What Time Does NBA Finals Game 1 Start? Heat vs Nuggets Tip-Off Time by Time Zones

The 2023 NBA Finals are finally here. After a long but exciting postseason, the 8-seed Miami Heat and 1-seed Denver Nuggets will battle it out for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. This title showdown officially begins with Game 1 on Thursday, June 1.

Here's what you need to know about the start time for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

What Time is NBA Finals Game 1 Eastern Time?

Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Nuggets will start at 8:30 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The game will air on ABC following a 30-minute pregame show that begins at 8 p.m. ET.

What Time is NBA Finals Game 1 Central Time?

NBA fans in the central time zone tuning into Game 1 of the Finals will be able to watch the Nuggets and Heat square off at 7:30 p.m. CT. Those looking for even more coverage before the big matchup can catch ABC's pregame show hosted by Mike Greenberg, which starts at 7 p.m. CT.

What Time is NBA Finals Game 1 Mountain Time?

Those on mountain time can tune into ABC at 6:30 p.m. MT for Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals. This clash between the Heat and Nuggets will be preceded by a 30-minute pregame show that begins at 6 p.m. MT.

What Time is NBA Finals Game 1 Pacific Time?

Out on the West Coast, coverage of Nuggets vs. Heat Game 1 is set to start at 5:30 p.m. PT on ABC. Fans can also catch the network's pregame show before the contest, which airs at 5 p.m. PT.

NBA Finals Game 1 Start by Time Zones

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