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2016 NBA Finals schedule: Dates, TV channel, live stream info

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the NBA Finals for the second straight season.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have reached the NBA Finals for the second straight season. 

Cleveland clinched a spot in the Finals with a 113–87 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. LeBron James scored 33 points with 11 rebounds and six assists to help secure his sixth consecutive appearance in the NBA Finals. 

The Cavs await the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder

If the Warriors advance, the series would start in Oakland. If the Thunder make the Finals, the Cavaliers would hold home–court advantage. 

ABC will televise every game of the Finals. The games can be live streamed on WatchESPN

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You can see the complete 2016 NBA Finals schedule below. 

Game 1: Thursday, June 2

Game 2: Sunday, June 5

Game 3: Wednesday, June 8

Game 4: Friday, June 10

Game 5*: Monday, June 13

Game 6*: Thursday, June 16

Game 7*: Sunday, June 19

*if necessary