Where to watch the 2023 NBA Finals in New Zealand

Hey there, basketball fans! Are you ready for the biggest event of the year? We’re talking of course about the NBA Finals – with slam dunks, fancy footwork and more high-fives than you can count. We don’t know which teams will be in the finals yet, of course, because we ain’t Nostradamus. We do know however where and when you’ll be able to watch it.

The NBA Finals is where dreams are made and broken, where heroes are born, where legends are forged, where balls are dribbled… It’s where the best of the best come to prove their worth and leave it all on the court. And let’s not forget about the fashion. Have you seen the outfits these players wear? It’s like a fashion show, but with way more sweat.

This year’s Finals are shaping up to be a doozy. We’ve got some serious contenders, like the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. These guys have been tearing up the court all season long, and they’re not about to slow down now. I mean, have you seen Giannis Antetokounmpo dunk a ball? It’s like he’s flying!

But it’s not just about the players. It’s about the fans too. The NBA Finals is where we come together to cheer, scream, and maybe even shed a tear or two. We’ll be yelling at the refs, high-fiving strangers, and praying to the basketball gods for a miracle shot.

And let’s not forget about the halftime show. It’s like a mini-concert in the middle of a basketball game. We’ve had some amazing performers in the past, like Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, and even Prince. Who knows who we’ll get this year? Maybe Taylor Swift will show up and sing a few tunes? Or maybe we’ll get a surprise performance from the Backstreet Boys? Or Pavarotti will return from the dead to belt out one more song?

Whatever happens, you don’t want to miss it. The NBA Finals are the ultimate showdown of athleticism, talent, and style. It’s where we come to watch our favorite players do what they do best and where we come to bond over our love of the game.

How to stream in NZ

In New Zealand, all games are streaming on Sky Sport Now, and the NBA’s own League Pass service.

Every game in New Zealand Time

The 2023 NBA Finals will see the Denver Nuggets face off against the Miami Heat. Here are all 7 matches of the 2023 NBA Finals, with New Zealand dates and times. Games 6, and 7 are marked with an * to indicate that they will only be played if necessary.

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104 – 93 (DEN 1-0)
Game 1
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108 – 111 (tied 1-1)
Game 2
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94 – 109 (DEN 2 – 1)
Game 3
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95 – 108 (DEN 3 – 1)
Game 4
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Tuesday, 13 June, 12:30pm
Game 5
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Friday, 16 June, 12:30pm
Game 6*
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Monday, 19 June, 12:00pm
Game 7*