Where to watch the NBA Conference Finals online and on UK TV

The first of the games takes place between the Celtics and Heat September 15 at 11:30pm UK time

The NBA Eastern and Western Conference finals get underway this week, with the Heat taking on the Celtics in the East and the Lakers waiting on either Clippers and the Nuggets in the West.

The Clippers and Nuggets semi-final has gone to a Game 7, which is due to take place this Wednesday at 2am GMT.

Boston, who overcame last year's winners Toronto in their own seven-game series, are aiming to reach their first NBA Finals since 2010.

The Heat, meanwhile, last competed in the NBA Finals in 2014 - their 4th in as many years. They defeated the Milwaukee Bucks, who many tipped as this year's favourites, in just five games to get to this point.

Bookmakers are regarding the LA Lakers as the outright favourite for the NBA Championship. Star player LeBron James is, unsurprisingly, among the favourites for the MVP award. He aims for his fourth ring with three separate teams.

Where to watch the NBA Conference Finals on UK TV

The NBA playoffs are live on Sky Sports, with the action live on Sky Sports Arena.

You can check out the latest Sky Sports packages here or, alternatively, you can access Sky Sports without being tied down to a contract through the use of a NOW TV Sports Pass.

For the ardent hoop fans among you, you can also access extensive NBA coverage using an NBA League Pass. Annual plans start from £42.99.

What is the remaining NBA Playoff Schedule?

Western Conference Semi-Final - Clippers - Nuggets

Game 7 - Wednesday September 16 - 2:00

East Conference Final - Celtics - Heat Dates

Games 1 - Tuesday September 15 - 23:30

Game 2 - Thursday September 17 - TBD

Game 3 - Sunday September 20 - 1:30

Game 4 - Monday September 21 - TBD

Game 5 - Wednesday September 23 - TBD

Game 6 - Friday September 25 - TBD

Game 7 - Sunday September 27 - 18:00