What Time Does NBA Finals Game 2 Start? Heat vs Nuggets Tip-Off Time by Time Zones

Updated: Sep 10, 5:00pm UTC

The 2023 NBA Finals are finally underway. The 1-seed Denver Nuggets earned a 104-93 victory over the 8-seed Miami Heat in Game 1 on Thursday as Nikola Jokic balled out with his 15th career triple-double in the playoffs. Game 2 of this exciting showdown is set to take place on Sunday, June 4.

Here's what you need to know about the start time for Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

What Time is NBA Finals Game 2 Eastern Time?

Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Nuggets will start at 8 p.m. ET from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The game will air on ABC following a 30-minute pregame show that begins at 7:30 p.m. ET.

What Time is NBA Finals Game 2 Central Time?

NBA fans in the central time zone tuning into Game 2 of the Finals will be able to watch the Heat and Nuggets square off at 7 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 7:30 p.m. CT.

What Time is NBA Finals Game 2 Mountain Time?

Those on mountain time can tune into ABC at 6 p.m. MT for Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals. This clash between the Heat and Nuggets will be preceded by a 30-minute pregame show that begins at 5:30 p.m. MT.

What Time is NBA Finals Game 2 Pacific Time?

Out on the West Coast, coverage of Heat vs. Nuggets Game 2 is set to start at 5 p.m. PT on ABC. Fans can also catch the network's pregame show before the contest, which airs at 4:30 p.m. PT.

NBA Finals Game 2 Start by Time Zones

Time Zone

ABC Pregame Show Start

NBA Finals Game 2 Start Time

Eastern Time

7:30 p.m.

8 p.m.

Central Time

6:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

Mountain Time

5:30 p.m.

6 p.m.

Pacific Time

4:30 p.m.

5 p.m.

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