via press release:
NBA Eastern Conference Finals Tip Off Monday on ESPN
ESPN Radio to Nationally Broadcast All Conference Finals Games
ESPN’s exclusive coverage of the Eastern Conference Finals – Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics or Philadelphia 76ers – will begin with Game One on Monday, May 28, at 8:30 p.m. ET. Mike Breen, analyst Jeff Van Gundy and reporter Doris Burke will provide commentary for all games. The Eastern Conference Finals will also be available on ESPN3, ESPN Mobile TV and via the WatchESPN app.
ESPN Radio’s 17th season of exclusive, live, national coverage of the NBA postseason will continue with broadcasts of every Eastern Conference Finals and Western Conference Finals game. Jim Durham and Hall of Famer Dr. Jack Ramsay will call the Eastern Conference games (7:30 p.m.) and Kevin Calabro and Hubie Brown will call the Western Conference games between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder (8 p.m.). Will Purdue will serve as studio analyst for all Conference Finals games.
Kia NBA Countdown will precede every Eastern Conference Finals telecast on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. (except Wednesday, May 30, at 7 p.m.) with a one-hour show. ESPN NBA Analysts Magic Johnson, Jon Barry, Michael Wilbon and Chris Broussard will preview the games.
Eastern Conference Finals Schedule
| Date | Time (ET) | Game | Commentators | Networks |
| Mon, May 28 | 8:30 p.m.
ESPN Radio: 7:30 p.m. |
Celtics/Sixers at Heat Gm. 1 | ESPN: Breen, Van Gundy, BurkeESPN Radio: Durham, Ramsay | ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN3, ESPN Mobile TV, WatchESPN |
| Wed, May 30 | 8:30 p.m.
ESPN Radio: 7:30 p.m. |
Celtics/Sixers at Heat Gm. 2 | ESPN: Breen, Van Gundy, BurkeESPN Radio: Durham, Ramsay | ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN3, ESPN Mobile TV, WatchESPN |
| Fri, June 1 | 8:30 p.m.
ESPN Radio: 7:30 p.m. |
Heat at Celtics/Sixers Gm. 3 | ESPN:Breen, Van Gundy, BurkeESPN Radio: Durham, Ramsay | ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN3, ESPN Mobile TV, WatchESPN |
| Sun, June 3 | 8:30 p.m.
ESPN Radio: 7:30 p.m. |
Heat at Celtics/Sixers Gm. 4 | ESPN:Breen, Van Gundy, BurkeESPN Radio: Durham, Ramsay | ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN3, ESPN Mobile TV, WatchESPN |
| Tues, June 5 | 8:30 p.m.
ESPN Radio: 7:30 p.m. |
Celtics/Sixers at Heat Gm. 5 * | ESPN:Breen, Van Gundy, BurkeESPN Radio: Durham, Ramsay | ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN3, ESPN Mobile TV, WatchESPN |
| Thurs, June 7 | 8:30 p.m.
ESPN Radio: 7:30 p.m. |
Heat at Celtics/Sixers Gm. 6 * | ESPN:Breen, Van Gundy, BurkeESPN Radio: Durham, Ramsay | ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN3, ESPN Mobile TV, WatchESPN |
| Sat, June 9 | 8:30 p.m.
ESPN Radio: 7:30 p.m. |
Celtics/Sixers at Heat Gm. 7 * | ESPN:Breen, Van Gundy, BurkeESPN Radio: Durham, Ramsay | ESPN, ESPN Radio, ESPN3, ESPN Mobile TV, WatchESPN |
*If necessary
2012 NBA Draft Lottery – The Draft Lottery will be televised on ESPN during Kia NBA Countdown on Wednesday, May 30, at 7 p.m. and the Lottery drawing at 8 p.m. This will mark the first year the Draft Lottery is held at ABC’s Times Square Studios in New York. Mark Jones will host the Lottery with analyst Jay Bilas and reporter Heather Cox.
ESPN.com’s NBA section will offer extensive coverage of every Conference Finals game, including Daily Dime; Daily Dime Live chat; Video highlights; Special Series Page; Special Hollinger PER Diem; NBA Today podcasts.
ESPN’s NBA Facebook page will include highlights, polls, quirky stories and imagery, instant reactions to great moments, This Day in NBA History series and more.
ESPN International will present the Eastern Conference Finals in Latin America, Brazil, Caribbean, Middle East/North Africa, Atlantic (sub-Saharan Africa), Pacific Rim and in the UK. ESPN’s Pac-Rim networks will also be airing the Western Conference Finals.
Go Miami Heat. WIN!!!
Lets Go Heat, Lebron and Wade is going to destroy whomever they play.
Carole and Mike J, I agree with you guys, let’s go Heat!!
Just imagine had D. Rose had stayed healthy but NBA might get lucky if Boston beats Philly tomorrow.
i don’t understand why two east coast teams will play starting at 8:30? that means the games will end past 11pm. That’s way too late for me. Sorry but I have to work early the next day.
What’s wrong with 8pm?
These upcoming match ups will be so great, everyone will watch. Predicting a ratings bonanza! Would love to see the Heat finally fulfill their promise, but an OKC title win would be amazing.