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While much of the conversation after Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals centered around whether Boston Celtics guard Derrick White’s game-clinching block should have been called a foul, there is no debate about the impact the former San Antonio Spur is having on the series. It’s a reality Hall of Fame Coach Gregg Popovich […]

The Boston Celtics executed another effective game plan against the Dallas Mavericks in their 105-98 win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but the triumph did not come free of controversy. Once again, officiating is commanding some unwanted attention in the aftermath of a crucial contest. With the Mavs trailing by five with less […]

Entering the 2024 NBA Finals, there was a bit of a debate regarding whether or not Jayson Tatum is at the level of Luka Doncic. Suffice to say, the first two games of the series haven’t exactly gone as smoothly as the Boston Celtics star would have hoped, at least with the way he has […]

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 series lead in the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night thanks to a 105-98 victory. And while the C’s got the win, their superstar forward in Jayson Tatum was facing quite a bit of criticism once again after he endured another wayward shooting performance […]

BOSTON, MA — At first glance, the box score for Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals seems like a recipe for disaster for the Boston Celtics. Star Jayson Tatum struggled to find his shot, Dallas Mavericks leader Luka Doncic lit it up, and Boston shot under 26% from 3-point land. Despite all these factors, […]

The Boston Celtics are two wins away from winning their first championship in 16 years. After years of falling short of the goal, Boston finally has the upper hand in the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks. A nail-biting win in Game 2 ensured that they will head to Dallas with a 2-0 lead. There’s […]

There were a lot of question marks in the Dallas Mavericks system amid their Game 2 loss. Whether it was their defensive execution, getting better spacing for players in Jason Kidd’s system to thrive, or anything else, none of them were answered by in-game adjustments. The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, had multiple guys […]

It wasn’t pretty, but the Boston Celtics managed to take home Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Despite a sub-par shooting night from several players, other factors in the team’s performance garnered them a 105-98 victory, resulting in a 2-0 series lead. To dive into the details of Game 2, maybe a quick […]

The Dallas Mavericks are emptying the tank to stay alive in this NBA Finals series. Jason Kidd and his squad have received a lot of haymakers from the Boston Celtics that they have not been able to return. But, one person has been single-handedly keeping them alive. Luka Doncic has not failed to produce such […]

The Boston Celtics remain undefeated after two games in the 2024 NBA Finals. Conversely, the Dallas Mavericks are still winless in the series. It is not looking good for the Mavericks at the moment. Down 2-0 following a 105-98 loss at the hands of Jrue Holiday and company, Dallas needs to find a quick answer […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost 105-98 on Sunday in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. As a result, the Boston Celtics now hold a 2-0 series lead. Kyrie Irving has struggled so far in the series, and Dallas needs him to bounce back as soon as possible. Irving shot just 7-for-18 from the field and 0-for-3 […]

86.1% of teams that go up two to nothing in the NBA Finals end up hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy by the end of the series. While the outcome could be predicted, there is no space for complacency. A lot of moving parts were in play for Joe Mazzulla’s Boston Celtics in their Game 2 […]

The Boston Celtics are halfway there. After taking down Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks Sunday night in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals, Boston needs just two more wins to raise banner No. 18. After Jaylen Brown led the team in scoring in the series opener, it was a different weapon that led […]

Fans were concerned that Kristaps Porzingis might have reaggravated his injury that kept him out for the majority of the playoffs during the Boston Celtics’ 105-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla calmed any concerns with his comments after the game. “Zero. He’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks dropped Game 2 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics 105-98 on Sunday. The Mavs will now head back to Dallas trailing 0-2 in the series. Sunday’s affair was a frustrating loss. The Mavs had opportunities to take a lead and run with it but they could not find enough consistency […]

Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum will always have people’s attention on him, especially in the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. It does not matter if Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd thinks that Tatum is not the best Boston player; Tatum will always have eyeballs on him. Such is the reason that […]

The Boston Celtics are presently hosting the Dallas Mavericks for Game 2, and they surely want to add another win at home. This was seen in Jaylen Brown’s pregame speech, where the wingman spoke about stepping up in the face of adversity. “Hey, no hesitation out there!” Brown told his team during warmups. “Do what […]

There has been a lot of criticism around Jayson Tatum’s game amid the Boston Celtics’ NBA Finals run. Some of it comes from his label as a superstar while others like Jason Kidd have said that Jaylen Brown is the better player in Joe Mazzulla’s system. The star out of Duke is not letting any […]

The NBA Finals bring a different type of intensity between the two squads. This rendition of the matchup between the Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks is no different. Luka Doncic is in green territory for the first two games and he is experiencing every bit of it. Prior to Game 2, some fans […]

Game 2 of the NBA Finals is currently underway, which means that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are looking to put themselves a win closer to being called champions. The Boston Celtics’ dynamic duo has been one of the most talked about topics of the ongoing series, and some of the narratives could be described […]

The Boston Celtics enter Game 2 of the NBA Finals up 1-0 against the Dallas Mavericks and the team’s faithful is excited for the team’s quest for an 18th championship. Celtics legend Paul Pierce showed as much enthusiasm as the rest of the team’s fans, appearing at the TD Garden floor well before tipoff with […]

As the Boston Celtics look to hang their 18th championship banner this season as they compete in the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, a bevy of aspects need to succeed in order for that to happen. One part is on the success of Celtics star Jaylen Brown who has had a great postseason, but […]

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has his team in a familiar position: leading 1-0 in the NBA Finals, just as they did in 2022 under then-head coach Ime Udoka. Unfortunately for the Celtics, the 2022 NBA Finals did not result in an 18th banner being raised, but this time under Mazzulla, the Celtics are […]

BOSTON, MA — The Boston Celtics need contributions from everyone in order to triumph over the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals, and that includes the fans. During a Saturday afternoon press conference, Celtics star Jaylen Brown complimented the Boston faithful at TD Garden. However, he made it clear that he knows Celtics fans […]

On Sunday night, Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics will look to take a 2-0 lead in their NBA Finals series vs the Dallas Mavericks after winning Game 1 on Thursday night from TD Garden. Porzingis made his return from over a month long injury absence in Game 1 and made his impact felt immediately, […]

The Dallas Mavericks were on a high after their impressive Game 5 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. A one-week break before Game 1 of the NBA Finals turned out to be a massive disappointment for their franchise as the Mavericks got blown out by the Boston Celtics, 107-89. The Celtics had a terrific game plan […]

The Boston Celtics have taken the first step towards NBA glory and their 18th championship banner. They captured a hard-fought victory in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. With the series off to a thrilling start, the anticipation for Game 2 is palpable. Fans and analysts alike are buzzing with […]

Jrue Holiday is a lockdown point guard for the Boston Celtics who has seen an awful lot of basketball up close and personal with his two superstar teammates Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Recently, Holiday had a bold take on Mavericks coach Jason Kidd’s assertion that Brown is the best player on the Celtics. The […]

One of the biggest narratives spicing up the 2024 NBA Finals is the relationship between Dallas Mavericks superstar point guard Kyrie Irving and his former team, the Boston Celtics. Irving played a couple of seasons wearing Boston colors from 2017 to 2019. However, that part of his professional basketball career isn’t the most amiable for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are home watching the NBA Finals and one franchise dignitary among them is Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson. Johnson appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Show recently, touching on a number of topics including Caitlin Clark and the NBA Finals, headed to Game 2 on Sunday night. Johnson offered a funny take on who […]

After their brutal Game 1 loss to the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals, Luka Doncic knows that the Dallas Mavericks have to change some things in order to tie the series and make it more competitive. Having said that, the Slovenian superstar has a pretty good idea of what they need to do. […]

The Dallas Mavericks will enter Game 2 of the NBA Finals trailing the Boston Celtics 1-0. Injuries are not expected to play a major role in Game 2, as only one player is listed on the NBA injury report between both teams. That player, however, is Luka Doncic. Doncic has been listed on the injury […]

BOSTON, MA — The “divide and conquer” military tactic has been around for centuries. It involves creating dissent from within and ensuring that a rival is too separated to come together. During a Saturday afternoon press conference, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd seemingly tried to employ this crafty strategy against the Boston Celtics ahead […]

One of the most intriguing subplots of this year’s NBA Finals is Kyrie Irving’s history with the Boston Celtics. The eight-time All-Star has already made headlines for his jabs toward Celtics fans this series, and now he’s making comments that might confuse people. Irving claimed that a large portion of the fanbase still loves him […]

The 2024 NBA Finals features a number of intriguing storylines. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd might have sparked another topic of debate on Saturday after claiming that Jaylen Brown is the “best player” on the Boston Celtics, via NBA TV. “Well Jaylen is their best player,” Kidd said while speaking to reporters. “Just looking […]

The Boston Celtics coasted to a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, and yet, there was still come criticism for the team after the game, particularly when it came to Jayson Tatum. The C’s superstar didn’t exactly have a big game (16 PTS, 11 REB, 5 AST, […]

The Dallas Mavericks lost 107-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics. Boston was seemingly in control for most of the game. The Mavs are still afloat in the series but need to make some adjustments. The Celtics were able to receive far too many open looks. The Mavs, meanwhile, were […]

The Dallas Mavericks struggled in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, and the viewership numbers were similarly disappointing. The Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks in the opening game of the NBA Finals with a resounding 107-89 victory, fueled by the return of center Kristaps Porziņģis. The Latvian star hadn’t played in […]

BOSTON, MA — Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis waited his entire career to be on a championship contender. But due to an untimely calf strain in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, he had to watch his teammates battle it out in the Eastern Conference Finals without him. Nearly a month after his […]