Filipino basketball fans are in for a treat as ABS-CBN, the country’s leading media and entertainment company, is bringing the entire NBA Finals series LIVE on free TV and on SKYcable.
The Warriors cruised to a Game 1 victory with a 113-91 win over the Cavs, behind Kevin Durant’s 38 points and 2016 MVP Stephen Curry’s six three-pointers while Lebron James’ double-double of 28 points and 15 rebounds could not make up for his team’s 20 turnovers.
Filipino NBA fans caught the action with Filipino commentary on ABS-CBN ch.2 on free TV and on ABS-CBN HD on SKYcable ch. 167, courtesy of ABS-CBN Sports’ Boom Gonzalez and TJ Manotoc, who are covering the Finals in the US.
Meanwhile, NBA fans that prefer to watch the game with the original English commentary tuned to the game on S+A ch. 23 on free TV and on S+A SKYcable ch. 17 and S+A HD SKYcable ch. 166.
Viewers will continue to experience the best of both worlds as ABS-CBN’s NBA Finals coverage go on ABS-CBN, ABS-CBN HD, S+A, and S+A HD.
Those outside Metro Manila can also enjoy the games live and in the language of their choice. For Sky subscribers in Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo, Baguio, General Santos, and Dumaguete, NBA Finals will be LIVE in Filipino on ABS-CBN ch. 2 and ABS-CBN HD ch. 700, and in English on S+A ch. 8 and S+A HD ch. 701. Sky Direct subscribers can catch the games on ABS-CBN HD ch. 2, S+A ch. 8, and S+A HD ch. 24.
Games 3 and 4 airs today and on June 10 at 9 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., respectively. If necessary, Game 5 will be on June 13 at 9 a.m., Game 6 on June 16 at 9 a.m., and Game 7 on June 19 at 8 a.m.. Replays are available on S+A, ABS-CBN’s free TV sports channel, on the same day at 8pm.
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