Both the Warriors and Celtics have fought to earn 12 wins in order to reach this stage, with each team overcoming its fair share of injuries to key players along the way. While we’ve reached the point of the year in which everyone is dealing with various nagging injuries, players will do all they can to compete for a championship.
In the postseason, the chess match between coaches often makes for a number of changes within the lineup and rotational changes on a game-to-game basis, some of which can change the entire outlook of a series a fact that is especially true in the NBA Finals.
Who will be available in Game 1 and how will lineups be impacted? Here are the latest injury reports and projected starting lineups for the first game of the 2022 NBA Finals.
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Warriors vs. Celtics updated injury report
Here are the latest injury reports ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Updates will be provided as official lineups are announced.
Warriors injury report
Celtics injury report
Warriors vs. Celtics projected starters
Here are the probable starting lineups for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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Warriors
Stephen Curry, Guard Klay Thompson, Guard Andrew Wiggins, Forward Draymond Green, Forward Kevon Looney, Center
Celtics
Marcus Smart, Guard Jaylen Brown, Guard Jayson Tatum, Forward Al Horford, Forward Robert Williams III, Center
What channel is Warriors vs. Celtics on?
Date: Thursday, June 2 TV channel: ABC Live streaming: Sling TV | Watch ESPN
Game 1 of the NBA Finals will air on ABC. Viewers can also stream Game 1 on Watch ESPN or Sling TV.
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Warriors vs. Celtics start time
Date: Thursday, June 2 Time: 9 p. m. ET | 6 p. m. PT
Game 1 of the NBA Finals will tip off around 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2. The game will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco.
Warriors vs. Celtics NBA Finals schedule
Here is the full schedule for the 2022 NBA Finals. With the exception of Game 4, there will be at least two days between games.
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