NBA Finals Articles - Page 20

After the Dallas Mavericks fell in Game 1 of the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics by the score of 107-89, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd made some headlines by calling Jaylen Brown the best player on the Celtics instead of Jayson Tatum, sparking some accusations that he was playing “mental warfare,” which Kidd denied […]

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 […]

The NBA finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics are in full swing, and Charles Barkley looked like he also wanted to take one against a heckling Mavericks fan. Charles Barkley is often seen as a lively and entertaining personality, whether he’s on television or in a podcast. However, he also has a […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Just like it has been for the past few years, the Miami Heat are in the midst of an integral offseason where a lot of motion is bound to happen in terms of adding and subtracting players from the team. As the goal has always been, the Heat are trying to get back to the […]

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, […]

As the Dallas Mavericks are currently competing in the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, part of what has led the team to this amount of success has been star Kyrie Irving, one-half of the dynamic duo with Luka Doncic. However, Irving has had his string of controversies throughout his career with one being when […]

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 […]

A few weeks ago the Denver Nuggets season came to an abrupt end. The Nuggets were expected to make a serious run at defending their championship title. Injuries and exhaustion would end up derailing the Nuggets in the playoffs, and they would be eliminated in the second round. It hasn’t been long, but the Nuggets […]

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 […]

We’re ready for our coverage of the NBA Finals to continue as we head back to Boston for Game 2. We’ll be bringing you our betting prediction and pick as Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks visit Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics to continue this series. The Boston Celtics lead the series 1-0 following […]

Boston Celtics icon Paul Pierce couldn’t help but call out and troll the doubters after the Beantown team took down the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. Heading to the Boston-Dallas showdown, fans and experts alike expressed concern about the Celtics’ ability to get the job done against a […]

The Dallas Mavericks simply had no answers for the Boston Celtics in Game 1 after losing the contest 107-89. There was a glimmer of hope at one point though, as Dallas brought it back to single digits in the second half. But it wasn’t enough to keep the game competitive. However, it sounds like three-time […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was clearly ready for the NBA Finals, as he put forth an outstanding performance in the Celtics’ Game 1 win over the Dallas Mavericks. And how did he prepare? Not by spending hours in the gym or by spending time with loved ones, but by watching Harry Potter. “I don’t […]

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 […]

Game one of the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics took place on Thursday night in Boston. The Celtics have been the best team in the NBA all year long and they came into the playoffs as favorites to win it all. The Mavericks are the five seed in the West […]

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 set the tone for the NBA Finals with a resounding victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1. They showcased a blend of relentless defense and offensive firepower. With the final score reading 107-89, the Celtics delivered a statement win that has fans buzzing with excitement. This dominant performance wasn’t just a […]

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 have been mostly overlooked throughout the 2024 NBA playoffs, and it’s not because they’ve performed poorly; on the contrary, the Celtics have been so dominant that they have flown under the radar on their way to the NBA Finals. In fact, they went 12-2 in the first three rounds of the playoffs […]

BOSTON, MA — Leading a team to the NBA Finals isn’t easy, especially as the youngest coach in the NBA. Yet, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has done just that while receiving little credit. The 35-year-old helped the C’s garner a 64-win season and earn the No. 1 overall record in the league. Despite […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is well-acquainted with TD Garden and was fully expecting to get heckled by the Boston faithful Thursday night. Irving then had one of his worst games in recent memory, but the fan reaction wasn’t exactly what he expected. Irving thought that Celtics fans would be harsher on him amidst his […]

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 […]