Davis Gerig

After two stunning Game 7s to close out the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs Sunday evening, the schedule is set for the conference finals. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals between the Heat and Celtics will take Tuesday in Miami at 8:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on ESPN. Game 2 in Miami is Thursday, Game 3 in Boston is Saturday, and Game 4 is Monday, May 23 in Boston. Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Warriors and Mavericks is set for Wednesday in San Franciso at 9 p.m. ET. The game will air on TNT. Game 2 in San Franciso will be Friday, Game 3 in Dallas is Sunday and Game 4 in Dallas is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22. Golden State is now the 6-5 favorite to win the 2022 NBA title, from Bet MGM. Boston is listed at 11-5, followed by Miami at 17-4, and the Mavericks are the biggest long shot to win at 13-2. My prediction is that the Celtics and the Warriors will advance to the finals and the Celtics will come away with their 18th franchise title. Jayson Tatum will carry his squad to an astounding victory 

 

Eastern Conference

No. 1 Miami Heat vs. No. 2 Boston Celtics

Game 1: Tuesday, May 17 at 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 2: Thursday, May 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 3: Saturday, May 21 at 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)

Game 4: Monday, May 23 at 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC)

Game 5: Wednesday, May 25 at 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)*

Game 6: Friday, May 27 at 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)*

Game 7: Sunday, May 29 at 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)*

 

Western Conference

No. 3 Golden State Warriors vs. No. 4 Dallas Mavericks

Game 1: Wednesday, May 18 at 9 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 2: Friday, May 20 at 9 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 3: Sunday, May 22 at 9 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 4: Tuesday, May 24 at 9 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 5: Thursday, May 26 at 9 p.m. ET (TNT)*

Game 6: Saturday, May 28 at 9 p.m. ET (TNT)*

Game 7: Monday, May 30 at 9 p.m. ET (TNT)*