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BOSTON, MA — In the NBA Playoffs, every team is capable of making a run, but not everybody can respond to them. On Thursday night, the Celtics did both in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals en route to a 107-89 win over the Dallas Mavericks. After leading by as much as 29 points, […]

The Boston Celtics proved everyone wrong in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. They played their usual game of well-rounded basketball where everyone was contributing and it paid dividends. Everyone on Joe Mazzulla’s squad got the opportunity to shine whether it was Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, or Derrick White. […]

Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics played out exactly the way many analysts thought it would. The Celtics simply have too much firepower and floor-spacing, and on Thursday night, their shooting was the differentiator in a 107-89 victory to start off the series. They made 16 threes […]

Luka Doncic is not an easy player to guard. The Dallas Mavericks superstar can practically create space from anywhere on the floor and also execute an insane pull jump shot. But, Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics had him all figured out in this NBA Finals matchup. So much so that they forced him to […]

The Dallas Mavericks fell 107-89 to the Boston Celtics in game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, despite Dallas superstar Luka Doncic having a big night. With his 30 points and 10 rebounds for the Mavericks, Doncic became the first player since Tim Duncan to have a 30-point double-double in their NBA Finals […]

Magic Johnson, a legendary figure in NBA history is one among the legions of hoop fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming series between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. However, his excitement is particularly special this time as he sends a heartfelt message to NBA Analyst Doris Burke. Burke is set to make history as […]

The Dallas Mavericks have seemingly been the underdog in every round they’ve been in for the entirety of their 2024 NBA playoffs run. This remains the case as they head into the NBA Finals to square off against the Boston Celtics. The Celtics will give the Mavericks their biggest challenge yet, and in Game 1, […]

The Boston Celtics have been to the NBA Finals with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown steering the ship, but never quite in the same way they did on Thursday night, with Kristaps Porzingis leading the way. Tatum spoke at a news conference after the game sharing his true feelings with those in attendance. He revealed […]

If the Boston Celtics are feeling unstoppable, well, it is because they have been exactly just that over the past several weeks. In fact, Boston has not lost since Game 2 of the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs versus Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers to the tune of a 118-94 score. That […]

The Boston Celtics took Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals in convincing fashion, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 107-89, to come to within three wins away from banner number 18. However, the Celtics’ victory, as convincing as it was, did not come without its fair share of rocky moments. In particular, Luka Doncic and the […]

The Dallas Mavericks got trolled in the worst way on Thursday night after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics. The Mavericks were decimated by the man they previously traded, Kristaps Porzingis, who poured in 18 points by halftime en route to player of the game honors. Three key takeaways were […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 107-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals by the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Boston came out ready to play, and Kristaps Porzingis looked extra motivated after previously missing time with an injury. Porzingis finished the contest with 20 points and six rebounds. Mavs star Luka Doncic addressed Porzingis’ […]

Luka Doncic was sensational for the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Jayson Tatum and Boston Celtics. But his teammates? Not so much. Apparently, though, that was the Celtics’ plan all along. They know they won’t be able to stop Doncic from scoring. They can make life hard for him sure, […]

The first game of this NBA Finals series was a demolition job. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s Dallas Mavericks may have had their own runs but the ones that the Boston Celtics produced were insurmountable. Coach Joe Mazzulla knew exactly who to use in his personnel whether it be Jaylen Brown for drives, Jayson Tatum […]

The Dallas Mavericks came into Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals with supreme confidence that they can hang against the team with a 76-20 record thus far this season (regular season and playoffs combined) in the Boston Celtics. They certainly came out with a swagger as they went toe to toe with the Celtics […]

The Dallas Mavericks dropped Game 1 of the NBA Finals 107-89 on Thursday night. Boston was in complete control throughout the contest. Luka Doncic performed well, becoming the first player since Tim Duncan to record a 30-point double-double in his NBA Finals debut. Still, the Mavs clearly have some things to address before Game 2. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had an injury-riddled season, leading to a disappointing 27-55 season. Ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Grizzlies are shopping the ninth overall pick to add a win-now player. Memphis had injuries to their whole rotation throughout the season, making it tough to compete. Ja Morant only appeared in nine games due […]

The entirety of the 2024 NBA playoffs has been a revenge tour of sorts for Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving. After a few years filled with off-court tumult, Irving has reminded the world of what he’s capable of when he’s at his best. Irving can be one of the most frightening players to deal with […]

Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals did not start out very well for Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks as they got pounded right away by the Boston Celtics. Led by Kristaps Porzingis, who returned after a lengthy absence in the playoffs, the Celtics showed everyone why they entered the postseason as the favorite […]

Kristaps Porzingis has been labeled the X-factor in the long buildup to the 2024 NBA Finals. That might have been a big understatement. The veteran center returned to action in Game 1 for the first time in over a month, and in doing so, helped the Boston Celtics accomplish something that has never been done […]

It’s the end of an era. After a few years of experimentation, the NBA is shutting down one of its major programs. The NBA G League Ignite was ended after four years of mixed success. The G League brought about players like Houston Rockets star Jalen Green and Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy. It was […]

With the NBA Draft Lottery complete, the Blazers are holding pair of lottery picks in this month’s NBA Draft. Portland owns the seventh and 14th picks in the 2024 NBA Draft. This year’s draft is considered to be a bit of a downer compared to recent years. There is certainly talent to be found, but there isn’t considered to be […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the NBA Playoffs as the Western Conference’s number-one seeded team, but crashed and burned at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks in the second round. Thunder swingman Jalen Williams recently unpacked on JJ Redick’s podcast the circumstances on how their young upstart squad was upended by the Mavericks, which made […]

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis returned with a vengeance on Thursday night as the Celtics jumped out to a big lead on the Dallas Mavericks early in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals. Porzingis’ insane start to the 2024 Finals sparked insane reactions on X as fans watched on in amazement. Porzingis’ hot start […]

As is the case every time the NBA Finals roll around, commissioner Adam Silver addressed the media in his yearly press conference on Thursday evening ahead of Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. Several topics, from the officiating to the WNBA with Caitlyn Clark, were presented to Silver. But the elephant in […]

While there have been a lot of intriguing storylines and happenings around the WNBA this season, the number one topic that everyone can’t stop talking about is Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark. Clark came into the league with a lot of hype and attention that not surprisingly drew opinions from all across the sports media […]

LeBron James is home from the playoffs and keeping a watchful eye on the 2024 NBA Finals between the Mavericks and Celtics, which was scheduled to start on Thursday night. James spoke out on his Twitter account about a historic moment for the NBA that parallels the rise of women’s basketball stars Caitlin Clark and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been assessing a lot of candidates for their head coaching post. Names like James Borrego, and JJ Redick have been linked to replace Darvin Ham. But, one big individual entered the fray and it looks like he is taking that role sooner than later. Dan Hurley out of UConn could […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is doing his part to ensure that basketball legend Bill Walton is going to be honored in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Before tip-off, players from both the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks wore shirts with the Hall of Famer’s name on them during pregame warmups, per Tomer Azarly of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have locked onto UConn head men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley to become their newest head coach. In fact, Hurley and his agent are traveling to meet with the Lakers, who are prepared to offer him a “lucrative” long-term contract on Friday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “Dan Hurley, I’m told, is on […]

The Boston Celtics are back in full force. After sitting out most of the playoffs due to injury, Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the Celtics’ lineup for the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. In an intriguing twist, though, Boston is switching it up for the Finals. According to Shams Charania, the Celtics will NOT […]

Luka Doncic has battled injury concerns throughout the postseason. The Dallas Mavericks star has yet to miss a game, however. He’s hoping to continue that trend in the NBA Finals. Doncic has been dealing with a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness. The Mavs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the Western […]

The vitriol hurled against the Boston Celtics is usually the same. It is either that they have been knocking for too long in the NBA Finals or that they might never win it because of how they collapse time and again in the postseason. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been with the squad since […]

The Boston Celtics are gearing up for an intense NBA Finals matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Boston seeks to win their first championship since 2008. This time, it will be Joe Mazzulla, rather than Doc Rivers who leads the team’s coaching staff. Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James revealed an eye-opening take on Mazzulla ahead […]

In the heat of the summer, the 2024 NBA Finals and its betting props are expected to be nothing but fire. With stakes at an all-time high, it is about time to check out our NBA Finals odds series, where our 2024 NBA Finals Top Total Assists Prediction and Pick will be revealed. Passing the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James thinks the Boston Celtics have a rather underrated and often underappreciated “superpower.” James revealed as much in the latest episode of his Mind the Game podcast with JJ Redick, during which he broke down one of the Celtics’ biggest strength: their passing. The Celtics have dominated not only the […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season about a month and a half ago as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ girlfriend is Laura Vizla. When healthy, Porzingis has proven that he can be a force to be reckoned with. Porzingis also has a net worth of $30 million. The Latvian unicorn can certainly score in different ways. In fact, no one can easily forget how the All-Star lit up Madison Square Garden during […]

The NBA Finals are back and better than ever. After an exciting postseason race that has finally culminated in the champs of the west and east clashing on the hardwood, this NBA Finals showdown could very well end up being an all-time classic. With that being said, it is time to take a look at […]