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It all almost seems predestined, didn’t it? From the time the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks clashed as unbeaten foes just seven games into the season, these two squads have reigned supreme atop the battle for supremacy in LeBron James’s wake. And what a battle it will be. Each squad is led by top-five players in the world in Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo and flanked by a parade of supporting characters that people wouldn’t deem superstars.
In fact, the similarities are pretty interesting when you dive deep into it, considering the large majority of their rosters is comprised of late picks or guys coming in off the scrap heap. We’ll have plenty to say about this series in the run-up to Wednesday, but for now, let’s run through when we’ll be able to tune in. As a reminder, all games will be broadcast on TNT or streaming online at TNTDrama.com or via the TNT app.
Game 1 - Wed. May 15
- Venue - Fiserv Forum
- Tipoff - 7:30
Game 2 - Fri. May 17
- Venue - Fiserv Forum
- Tipoff - 7:30
Game 3 - Sun. May 19
- Venue - Scotiabank Arena
- Tipoff - 6:00
Game 4 - Tue. May 21
- Venue - Scotiabank Arena
- Tipoff - 7:30
Game 5 (If necessary) - Thu. May 23
- Venue - Fiserv Forum
- Tipoff - 7:30
Game 6 (If necessary) - Sat. May 25
- Venue - Scotiabank Arena
- Tipoff - 7:30
Game 7 (If necessary) - Mon. May 27
- Venue - Fiserv Forum
- Tipoff - 7:30
So there it is. Seven (potential) games to decide who will represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. Wednesday can’t come quickly enough.