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NBA Finals, Cavaliers Vs. Warriors Game 1 (May 31) Preview: Time Start, Channel

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 21: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Three of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at Quicken Loans Arena on May 21, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio.

The defending national champion Golden State Warriors will host the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, and here is what you need to know.

Warriors vs. Cavaliers Finals Game 1

The Cavs and Warriors are facing off in the Finals for the fourth straight year. According to ESPN, Golden State are 12-point favorites to win Game 1.

Thursday’s game at Oracle Arena will begin at 9pm EST and will air on ABC.

Here is the full schedule for the NBA Final series:

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Game 2 from Oracle Arena: Sunday, June 3, 8 p.m. ET, ABC

Game 3 from Quicken Loans Arena: Wednesday, June 6, 9 p.m. ET, ABC

Game 4 from Quicken Loans Arena: Friday, June 8, 9 p.m. ET, ABC

Game 5 (if necessary) from Oracle Arena: Monday, June 11, 9 p.m. ET, ABC

Game 6 (if necessary) from Quicken Loans Arena: Thursday, June 14, 9 p.m. ET, ABC

Game 7 (if necessary) from Oracle Arena: Sunday, June 17, 8 p.m. ET, ABC

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