Beijing time (CEST) on June 9, in NBA Finals Game 3, the Spurs narrowly defeated the Knicks 115-111, tying the series. This means the NBA Finals will definitely extend to at least Game 5, with Game 6 and 7 as possibilities. It also means the NBA Finals will definitely overlap with the FIFA World Cup!

According to the NBA Finals schedule, Game 4 is set for 8:30 a.m. Beijing time (CEST) on June 11. If the series ends in Game 4, the NBA and World Cup schedules will only be one day apart.

Game 5, now confirmed, is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Beijing time (CEST) on June 14. That day, Brazil vs. Morocco kicks off at 6:00 a.m., and Haiti vs. Scotland at 9:00 a.m.

Game 6 is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Beijing time (CEST) on June 17. That day, Iraq vs. Norway plays at 6:00 a.m. and Argentina vs. Algeria at 9:00 a.m.!

Game 7 is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Beijing time (CEST) on June 20. That day, Brazil vs. Haiti kicks off at the same time, 8:30 a.m., and Turkey vs. Paraguay at 11:00 a.m.