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The Boston Celtics have done it. After defeating the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals, the Celtics will be raising a championship banner for the 18th time in franchise history, a new NBA record. Since the very start of the season, Boston has been viewed as the favorite to win […]

Popular sports commentator Stephen A. Smith didn’t hold back his thoughts as he blasted the Dallas Mavericks for their performance against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. After the Mavs blew out the Celtics by 38 points in Game 4, fans expected Luka Doncic and Co. to carry the momentum on […]

A big story that’s unfolding in the NBA Finals is Kyrie Irving getting his revenge against the Boston Celtics. The master of the handle was a key star that Brad Stevens had to help develop the duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. But, these two would eventually rise to stardom while Irving hopped to […]

Police and city officials are gearing up for Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics with a potential for Boston to clinch their record-setting 18th NBA championship. As part of the preparations, they are implementing a road closure plan in the vicinity of TD Garden. All of Causeway […]

Whether or not Kristaps Porzingis plays for the Boston Celtics may not just be the difference in Game 5 of the 2024 NBA Finals, but the difference in how the rest of this series plays out. Porzingis suffered a left posterior tibialis dislocation in Game 2 of this series, a rare injury that has not […]

If the Golden State Warriors are hoping to get back to the NBA Finals, they’ll have to start relying on a bit more of their younger players like Brandin Podziemski. For the second year in a row, the NBA has brought on Player Correspondents to attend and report from the NBA Finals. This year, the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been surprisingly outshined by Jaylen Brown throughout their playoff run this season. If and when the Celtics hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy, Brown will most likely be the Finals MVP. However, Tatum isn’t concerned with that fact. "It's important, but it's not like the main thing. Isiah Thomas, [Tim […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to bounce back and win the 2024 NBA Finals in Game 5 on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. That’s going to be easier said than done, though, after they got destroyed by the Mavs by a score of 122-84 in Game 4. If the C’s do end up winning […]

The injury bug might have been manageable for the Boston Celtics on their road to the 2024 NBA Finals, but it has finally caught up to them against the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics were subjected to one of the biggest blowouts on the largest stage in all of basketball, and more reinforcements would have helped. […]

The Dallas Mavericks forced a Game 5 as they avoided the sweep with a massive 38-point win over the Boston Celtics in Game 4. Now, the series shifts back to Boston as the Celtics aim to close it out for their 18th banner. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Celtics prediction […]

When it comes to professional basketball, there’s no bigger stage than the NBA Finals. These 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks have been quite an undertaking for the number of first-time players, including those like Utah Jazz rookie Keyonte George currently experiencing it from the sidelines. The NBA brought on four […]

BOSTON — For basketball stars and regular people alike, parenthood is life-changing. And Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum admitted on Father’s Day that he didn’t think he was fully ready to become a dad at a young age. “When I found out that I was going to be a dad, I was still in college,” […]

On Friday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics took the court in Dallas with a chance to sweep the Mavericks and win the franchise’s first championship in 16 years with a Game 4 victory. Instead, the Celtics put together far and away their worst performance of the postseason so far, with Tatum and his […]

We’ve got the Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 5 Results according to NBA 2K24 to see who the game predicts as our winner on Monday night. The Mavericks finally won their first game of the series back at home. The Celtics now return back to their home territory in an effort to win the series right […]

While Game 4 of the NBA Finals may have left a whole lot to be desired in terms of on-court drama, off the court up in the 100’s section of American Airlines Center, one of the biggest impending free agency battles of the NBA’s offseason was starting to heat up. Scheduled to make an appearance […]

The Dallas Mavericks stole a win away from the Boston Celtics to avoid the sweep. However, Game 5 is back in Boston and will be taking place on Monday, June 17. Despite staying alive in the NBA Finals, it sounds like one flight crew trolled Mavs fans on a flight to Boston. Chris Forsberg, a […]

DALLAS — On Friday night, the Boston Celtics were hoping to earn a sweep in the NBA Finals for just the 10th time in league history. The Dallas Mavericks responded by not only forcing a Game 5, but doing so in dominant fashion via a 122-84 blowout victory. With the Mavericks' 38-point victory, it marked […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Boston Celtics by a final score of 122-84 on Friday night in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Dallas now trails Boston 3-1 in the series. The Mavs received impressive performances from stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, while rookie center Dereck Lively II made NBA Finals history. […]

The Dallas Mavericks came into Game 4 of the NBA Finals facing what has historically been an insurmountable 3-0 series deficit, and from the jump on Friday night, it was clear that Dallas was playing with a far greater sense of urgency than their Eastern Conference counterpart was. In a must-win situation, the Dallas Mavericks […]

Put away the brooms, folks. The Boston Celtics’ hopes of sweeping the Dallas Mavericks in the Finals were ended after a rough loss in Game 4. In a complete 180 of the dynamic in this series, it was Dallas getting their way against the Boston lineup. The result was a 40-point blowout that ends the […]

The Boston Celtics entered Game 4 with a chance to end the season on the throne. However, the exact opposite happened, as the team suffered a 38-point blowout loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics couldn’t find their rhythm throughout the game, and the lack of adjustments could be a reason why […]

The Boston Celtics had the chance to raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy on Friday night. Instead of winning the storied franchise’s 18th championship, though, Joe Mazzulla’s team was absolutely dominated by the desperate Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, falling to Luka Doncic and company 122-84. Before the game, Philadelphia 76ers superstar […]

The Boston Celtics looked very much poised to win banner number 18, as entering Friday night, they have looked unstoppable in the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics have simply been a matchup nightmare for the Mavs to deal with, and it looked like it was going to be near-impossible for the […]

DALLAS — The Boston Celtics were one good night away from celebrating their first championship in over 15 years. Instead, they put on their worst performance of the season in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, losing 122-84 to the Dallas Mavericks. When it came to things going wrong, it was a […]

Don’t fret if you were forced to miss Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Not only did Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks keep their championship hopes alive with a historic beatdown of the Boston Celtics, but Magic Johnson’s typically succinct, simple breakdown of the matchup is really all you need to see anyway. After […]

Looking back the the NBA’s storied history, the most prominent rivalry involves the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. Two of the most successful teams in the organization, both the Lakers and the Celtics are tied at 17 championships each. However, the green team is currently a game away from Banner 18, and the […]

The Boston Celtics looked very much on track to seal the deal in the 2024 NBA Finals after taking a 3-0 series lead against the Dallas Mavericks. While the Mavericks have mounted a few runs here and there to threaten to keep the series close, the Celtics have had an answer for every question Dallas […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered an early exit in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, marking another year without reaching their title aspirations. While Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid are wonderful players, it’s clear they need some help. The Sixers are expected to be aggressive when free agency opens up this summer, and one name on their radar […]

The Boston Celtics are on the verge of winning their 18th NBA Championship after winning the first three games of their NBA Finals Series with the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics registered a blowout victory in Game 1 of the series and two much closer wins since, and former Boston great Bob Cousy has had a […]

Kristaps Porzingis made his triumphant return for the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals after he missed 10 consecutive playoff games — which spanned from Game 6 of the first round until the end of the Eastern Conference Finals — due to a calf strain. However, Porzingis sustained a “rare” injury […]

Officiating is constantly under scrutiny in all major sports, but it has been placed directly under the magnifying glass during the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Multiple games had controversial calls attached to them, which many fans believe could have impacted the outcome of the contest. Well, attention is surely going to be on the referee for […]

DALLAS — The Boston Celtics chose to believe in stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, even when others didn’t. Because of that trust, the franchise has been rewarded with a 3-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. And not only did Brown believe in his partnership with Tatum, but he […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are looking to make history and complete a 3-0 come-from-behind NBA Finals victory. The odds may be against Dallas, but the Mavs are maintaining their confidence. Derrick Jones Jr. understands the importance of tuning out the noise and taking the series one game at a time. “Just take it one […]

The Boston Celtics, despite losing in the 2022 NBA Finals, have all the makings of a contending team, especially when they have two of the best wings in the NBA in a league driven by those exact archetype of players. Wings who do it all on both ends of the floor are worth their weight […]

Overcoming mental challenges is what usually defines a winning team in the NBA Finals. Joe Mazzulla has mastered the minds of his players by showing them UFC videos while also making them seemingly play like it’s always a do-or-die situation against the Dallas Mavericks. This netted them a three-to-nothing series lead with everyone from Jayson […]

The Boston Celtics are one win away from capturing the 18th NBA championship in team history. They take a 3-0 lead into Friday’s Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. A win in that game on the road will complete the championship run. Even if the Mavs survive Game 4, the Celtic will have an opportunity […]

The time has come and we could see a new champion crowned in the NBA on Friday night. We’re here to bring you our betting prediction and pick for Game 4 of the NBA Finals as the Boston Celtics visit the Dallas Mavericks with a 3-0 series lead and a chance to walk away from this one as champions. […]

DALLAS — Last May, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown felt like he let his team down on one of the biggest stages in basketball. In Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, he went 8-for-23 from the floor and had a whopping eight turnovers en route to a 103-84 loss to the Miami Heat. […]

The Boston Celtics entered Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night with their confidence soaring due to back-to-back home wins to begin the series. However, news of Kristaps Porzingis’ mysterious left leg injury stole headlines entering the day, and the star big man was ruled out for this […]