NBA Finals Articles - Page 21

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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

ESPN basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins was on NBA Today previewing Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday where the topic was brought up regarding Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his comments on Dallas Mavericks’ guard Kyrie Irving. While James would tout Irving saying that he wishes that was his “running mate” again, Perkins […]

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 […]

BOSTON, MA — The 2023-24 Boston Celtics have had one goal in mind. Dominating the regular season wasn’t it, and neither was winning the Eastern Conference. The only thing that matters for Boston this season is capturing a title and bringing home the elusive banner No. 18. Although winning a championship is every team’s end […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in the 2024 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics after making an impressive run through the Western Conference. Both sides come loaded with firepower that could allow them to end their respective franchise’s title drought. Everyone expected the Celtics to make it to the Finals. But not many thought that the […]

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 Boston Celtics are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. Game 1 tips off on Thursday night and fans are on the edge of their seats in anticipation. Leading up to the contest, NBA legend, Kevin Garnett, goes on a rant that will fire up the entire city of Boston. […]