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The Boston Celtics are two wins away from hoisting up their 18th championship banner inside TD Garden as they lead 2-0 in the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. However, Celtics star Jaylen Brown believes the team should have short term memory and play as if the series is just starting. Despite the 2-0 series […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic’s injury status has received much attention so far during the NBA Finals. He’s been dealing with a right knee sprain and left ankle soreness in addition to a thoracic contusion. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks star received a pain-killing injection before Game 2 of the NBA Finals. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are down 0-2 in the 2024 NBA Finals. Their offensive struggles, especially three-point shooting, have been a talking point through the first two games of the series. Luka Doncic, though, has played well but has not received much help. So what is Doncic’s message to the Mavericks amid their offensive […]

When will Luka Doncic take Dirk Nowitzki’s title of the greatest Dallas Mavericks player in history? In the eyes of former Mav J.J. Barea, never. Nowitzki still remains the all-time face of the Mavericks as the only player in franchise history to lead the team to a championship. He also has Dallas’ lone MVP for […]

Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks have a lot to figure out. The rotations and schemes have not been serving this squad quite right against the Boston Celtics. Luka Doncic has been creating a lot of his shots off of broken plays while Kyrie Irving cannot get most of the space he needs to get […]

The Boston Celtics have heard the noise surrounding them all season. Despite winning 64 games during the regular season, their fourth-most in team history, many have continued to doubt the Celtics’ overall ability to win a championship due to their recent past of losing to the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. Well, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On Sunday evening, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks will hit the floor for Game 2 of the NBA Finals vs the Boston Celtics. The Mavericks dropped Game 1 of the series on Thursday in blowout fashion, and although Doncic scored relatively efficiently, the Celtics limited the Dallas star’s ability to facilitate, as Doncic finished […]

The Dallas Mavericks are locked into a heated battle with the Eastern Conference Champions in the Boston Celtics. Just before the start of the 2024 NBA Finals, however, Luka Doncic was celebrating the union of French superstar Kylian Mbappe and Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid. After seven seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe announced he was […]

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 […]

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 […]

BOSTON, MA — The NBA Finals are upon us, and that means another year of NBA Player Correspondents. This year, the NBA kicked things off by having Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. in attendance for Game 1 of the series between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. For the 2023 NBA Finals, rookies Bennedict […]

A 37-point first quarter and 29-point lead in the first half told the story of the Boston Celtics’ 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals. Although the Mavs came back and pulled within eight points in the third quarter, the Celtics showed everyone why they are heavily regarded […]

The Dallas Mavericks were defeated 107-89 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals by the Boston Celtics. Although it is not time to panic, Dallas needs to make some adjustments. JJ Redick, who knows the game of basketball well and is even a current head coaching candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers, revealed an adjustment […]

The Boston Celtics have taken Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks Thursday night, 107-89, to start the championship series with a bang as they get a dominating win on their home floor. It was led by Celtics star Jaylen Brown who spoke after the game about the victory, but also about […]

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 […]

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 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

With a Dallas Mavericks Game 1 NBA Finals matchup scheduled for 8:30 p.m. Thursday against the Boston Celtics, the basketball world will be focused on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks. Ahead of tonight’s game, it’s time to make our Dallas Mavericks bold Game 1 predictions. The Mavericks are coming off of a 4-1 […]

The time has come for Game 1 of the NBA Finals where the Boston Celtics look to hang up the 18th banner in TD Garden that marks another championship for the historic franchise. However, the Dallas Mavericks are in the way as Thursday night will be crucial to see who gets the first victory. With […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is already one of the best players in basketball as he gets set to take on the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, but Reggie Miller thinks that a championship would put him over the top. Miller was discussing Doncic on The Dan Patrick Show and was asked if a […]

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to capture their first championship since 2011 in the NBA Finals this season against the Boston Celtics, people usually point to the dominance of a player like Luka Doncic as being the sole reason for their success. While there is no doubt he is a huge reason for it, his […]

Well friends, we’ve made it. After eight grueling months of regular season and postseason action, the NBA Finals are upon us, and it will either be the Boston Celtics (as expected) or the Dallas Mavericks (whoa!) who will be hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy within the next two and a half weeks. Since the offseason, […]

The 2024 NBA Finals projects to be one of the most thrilling series in recent memory as the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to go head-to-head. Boston was the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference while Dallas entered the NBA postseason as the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference. However, the Mavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks are set to begin their NBA Finals series against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving understandably receive no shortage of credit for leading Dallas to the NBA Finals, but Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki understands how important the trades for PJ Washington and Daniel Gafford have been. “Well […]