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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 […]

The Dallas Mavericks are three more wins from making NBA history. As they fight to not only be the first team ever to come back from an 0-3 hole but also raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy, though, Jason Kidd is making sure the Mavs keep their focus on the immediate task at hand ahead of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have arrived. The team is fresh off a run all the way to the Western Conference Finals in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, where they ended up losing to the Dallas Mavericks. And while that loss was a tough pill to swallow, this is the first time since the Kevin Garnett era where […]

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 […]

After UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley rejected the Los Angeles Lakers’ offer, it’s looking more and more likely that the job is going to JJ Redick. Redick was previously the favorite to land the Lakers’ head coaching role, but in a shocking turn of events, it was reported that the Purple and Gold were […]

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton is happy with the immense progress they made in the 2023-24 season, but he’s not satisfied with it. At the end of the day, they didn’t win a championship. When the season started, many didn’t expect the Pacers to make it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. They […]

The NBA is approaching a pivotal part of the year with the 2024 Draft and free agency looming. Players’ basketball fates will be changed and history will be rewritten. One such player with a storied history making a comeback is former New York Knicks forward and Real Madrid star Mario Hezonja. Hezonja was once a […]

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 […]

Bronny James is currently preparing for the NBA Draft. It is uncertain when he will be selected. Any team that drafts him understands that LeBron James may opt to follow Bronny for the opportunity to play with his son. So will the Dallas Mavericks consider drafting Bronny? NBA insider Marc Stein reports that the Mavs […]

The next two weeks could elicit an array of emotions from Los Angeles Lakers fans, but the one guarantee is that this stretch will be hectic. General manager Rob Pelinka must continue to conduct a head coaching search, prepare for the June 26-27 NBA Draft and then dive into the free agency pool a few […]

The New York Knicks, having earned their second straight Eastern Conference Semifinals berth, are actively assessing multiple free agent choices, including that of starting center Isaiah Hartenstein. Hartenstein is set to draw significant interest in the upcoming free agency period. The experienced center has made a strong impression during his two years with the New […]

UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley turned down a six-year contract offer from the Los Angeles Lakers to remain with the Huskies. Earlier this week, he offered some details about his decision in a media session, while making it clear he did not actually reject the Lakers’ offer to gain leverage with UConn. The two-time […]

Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid remains in recovery from his left knee injury. Despite this, he expressed hope on Friday night of representing Team USA in the Paris Olympics this summer. The 2023 MVP injured his meniscus during a January 30 game against the Golden State Warriors, necessitating surgery. Consequently, Embiid participated in just 39 games […]

The NBA offseason is right around the corner as the Finals are nearly complete. Teams around the league will be making moves to improve their rosters for the next season. And with that in mind, the rumor mill is red hot for the Utah Jazz right now. There’s a buzz swirling that the Jazz could […]

The Arizona Cardinals are hoping for better things after finishing with just a 4-13 record last season. It didn’t help that Kyler Murray was out with an injury, as the team struggled throughout the year. However, it sounds like the star quarterback is having a stellar offseason and it could have the fanbase thinking playoffs. […]

Some drama is brewing for the Golden State Warriors ahead of the offseason after Klay Thompson unfollowed the team on social media. Fellow teammate Draymond Green shared his reaction, and it appears the star power forward is laughing the whole situation off. During a segment on The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors veteran forward called Thompson’s […]

The Phoenix Suns have an undesirable but pivotal NBA offseason approaching. Despite trading for Kevin Durant during the 2022-23 season and Bradley Beal during the 2023 offseason, the Suns failed to win a single game in their first-round playoff series vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. And now, team owner Mat Ishbia and president James Jones are […]

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 […]

Back in the day, Kendrick Perkins was a seasoned big man who won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008. Nowadays, Perkins continues to make his presence felt in the NBA as an analyst for ESPN. But while Perkins brings a lot of experience to the table, there’s no doubt that the NBA […]

The 2024 NBA Draft is widely considered to have limited star power, but one potential future superstar is Rob Dillingham, a young guard out of the University of Kentucky. Dillingham is a dynamic shooting guard who can break down opponents off the dribble with ease or hit pull up shots from the logo consistently. Rob […]

Team USA’s minicamp is set to begin in exactly three weeks, and the status of Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard remains up in the air. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, USA Basketball is considering Boston Celtics guard Derrick White as one of the players who could potentially replace Leonard on the team should he […]

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. […]

One out of four, baby! The Dallas Mavericks officially started their quest to conquer the Boston Celtics’ 3-0 lead with a resounding Game 4 win on the road. After three games of struggling to crack the Boston defense, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving finally broke through, with some help from their bench players. After the […]

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 […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a 122-84 Game 4 victory over the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals on Friday night. Dallas now trails Boston 3-1 in the series. Rookie center Dereck Lively II played well, scoring 11 points and recording 12 rebounds. Lively also made history in the game as he became the […]

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 […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks stayed alive in Game 4 on Friday night at the American Airlines Center, earning a 122-84 victory over the Boston Celtics. Dallas is trailing in the series 3-1 now, but they are still afloat. Luka Doncic led the charge in the game. It was a tremendous way to answer for […]

If you’re not running around this week covering the NBA Finals for ESPN while also doing press for your new hit drama on FX, then you’re probably not Ramona Shelburne. The multi-hyphenate senior ESPN reporter and on-air personality can now add Hollywood executive producer to her impressive resumé. Clipped, the six episode limited series based […]

The NBA is set to lose one of its most entertaining on-screen personalities, with Charles Barkley leaving the small screen at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. With ABC having the broadcast rights for the 2024 NBA Finals, Barkley announced that next year will be his final year as a full-time presence on television on […]

The Dallas Mavericks dug themselves partially out of a 3-0 hole on Friday night, “staying alive” with a 122-84 win over the Boston Celtics at the American Airlines Center. Guard Kyrie Irving dropped 21 points, six assists and four rebounds in a stat sheet stuffing night that saw him eclipsed in the points department by […]

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 Dallas Mavericks had to come out of Game 4 and mean business, as any lapse in concentration would mean the end of their championship hopes. Accordingly, they wasted no time to put their stamp on the game. Thanks to a strong start in the first quarter spurred on by a version of Luka Doncic […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ superstar forward LeBron James is certainly not one to act shy on social media about issues related to everything from social justice topics to his own life. On Friday, the Lakers’ James decided to take aim at a bizarre situation involving a car dealership and what he called out as an […]