The 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks are set to take place this Thursday, June 6th, with both teams aiming to achieve glory and become the new champions of the most important basketball tournament. However, there are still several games to be played, and the outcome is uncertain. What is certain is that the winner of the tournament will not leave empty-handed, as they will receive a significant cash prize for their performance. This has left many fans wondering how much money the winning team will earn in this decisive stage.
Unlike other sports where the winner receives a direct cash prize, the NBA operates on a different model. The financial rewards for teams in the top basketball league in the world are managed through the ‘Player Playoff Pool.’ This fund is managed by the franchises and is mainly funded by the profits from ticket sales during the playoffs.
According to information from NBC Sports, here is the breakdown of the earnings that will be distributed:
– Best record in the NBA: $777,840
– Best record in each conference: $1,361,206
– Second-best record in each conference: $1,094,078
– Third-best record in each conference: $816,729
– Fourth-best record in each conference: $641,862
– Fifth-best record in each conference: $534,822
– Sixth-best record in each conference: $364,782
– Teams in the first round: $6,439,658
– Teams reaching the conference semifinals: $3,831,216
– Teams reaching the conference finals: $3,165,594
– Runner-up in the finals: $3,164,731
– NBA Champion: $4,775,940
The ‘Player Playoff Pool’ is a common fund to which franchises contribute money from ticket sales during playoff games. Each team decides how to distribute these funds among the players based on their performance during the postseason. While there is no official fixed amount designated exclusively for the champion, the approximate figures are significant.
To watch Game 1 between the Celtics and Mavericks live, tune in to ESPN 2 and Star Plus. You can also follow live updates on La República Deportes. The schedule for the rest of the 2024 NBA Finals games between the Celtics and Mavericks is as follows:
– Sunday 9: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks – Game #2
– Wednesday 12: Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics – Game #3
– Friday 14: Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics – Game #4
– Monday 17: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks – Game #5 (*)
– Thursday 20: Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics – Game #6 (*)
– Sunday 23: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks – Game #7 (*)
Depending on the results, these games will take place. In the first game between the Celtics and Mavericks, Boston Celtics emerged victorious with a score of 107-89 at the TD Garden on June 6th. The game saw the participation and first basket of Dominican player Al Horford.