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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. […]

Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady are once again dueling on the biggest stage. This time, though, it’s not the Super Bowl. They’re each representing the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics called on Brady, one of Boston’s all-time greatest athletes, to be the voice for their hype video for […]

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 […]

The Dallas Mavericks will face the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals. We’re here to share our NBA Finals odds series, make an NBA Finals series prediction, and pick while discussing the showdown. The Mavericks overcame the Los Angeles Clippers in six games in the first round of the playoffs to start their journey. Then, […]

“We Want Boston!” are the chants that the Boston Celtics received heading into the NBA Finals. Other forms of vitriol were also hurled at the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown-led squad. Some have said that their regular season did not matter while others have come to declare that their postseason run has been fraudulent due […]

A key storyline in the NBA Finals is the return of Kyrie Irving and Kristaps Porzingis to their former teams. The Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks have learned that they were better off without these two stars. So, they parted ways with them. Eventually, they ended up swapping places. The big man joined Jayson Tatum […]

The NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics is set to get underway on Thursday, and everyone is getting ready for the action. The official NBA Referees account on X shared a video on Wednesday highlighting Scott Foster, Marc Davis, Billy Kennedy, and others talking about getting the call up to officiate their […]

Fit was a big reason why a lot of avid spectators did not think the Dallas Mavericks would be here. For one, Kyrie Irving was in search of a team where he could lead to glory as the number one option. Another concern was that Luka Doncic was also fairly ball-dominant. A missed postseason and […]

BOSTON, MA — For the most part, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is still seen as a member of the younger generation of NBA players. Despite being a five-time All-Star with seven regular seasons under his belt, Tatum hasn’t even turned 27. Yet, his postseason experience has helped him shed his “rookie” status. The St. […]

A few months back, Jrue Holiday was already willing to call Wisconsin his home and play for the Milwaukee Bucks for the rest of his career. He had to be traded and found his way to the Boston Celtics. The fit he had with guys like Jayson Tatum, Derrick White, and Jaylen Brown allowed him […]

BOSTON, MA — Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are no strangers to criticism. Although the former is leading his team in points, rebounds, and assists this postseason and the latter was the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals MVP, the discourse surrounding the dynamic duo is rarely that complimentary. Brown, who’s now a three-time […]

The Dallas Mavericks have one championship to their name. That moment came in 2011, when Dirk Nowitzki led this organization to a title over the Miami Heat. A chance for a second title is now on the line for the Mavericks. Only this time, Luka Doncic is leading the way for the Mavs in the […]

NBA coaches have fielded questions from the media, from the mundane to the absurd, especially under the bright lights of the NBA Finals. For one moment in the pre-Game 1 media availability, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla mustered to take a page out of Gregg Popovich’s book when responding to a question on his […]

When the 2024 NBA Finals begin on Thursday, there will be no love lost between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks. These two organizations have a chance to win a championship, and there are various storylines that tie into what could become a historic matchup. Perhaps the greatest headline revolves around Kyrie Irving going […]

Kyrie Irving’s leadership for the Dallas Mavericks has been a frequently discussed topic during the 2023-24 season. With Irving set for another NBA Finals appearance, Luka Doncic is trusting in Kyrie’s leadership given his Finals experience. “I mean, his leadership is amazing,” Doncic said on Wednesday. “The way he connects us. I think me and […]

The Boston Celtics have reached the NBA Finals for the second time in the past three seasons. This year, the Celtics were powered by major offseason acquisitions in Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis. They received good news on the injury front as Porzingis is expected to be ready for Game 1. As the Celtics come […]

With the start of the 2024 NBA Finals drawing near, so is Kristaps Porzingis’ return to the court for the Boston Celtics from his calf injury. Porzingis, who has not played since April 29, is on track to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night, barring an […]

Before truly finding himself as a member of the Boston Celtics, Kristaps Porzingis thought he had found a home alongside of Luka Doncic with the Dallas Mavericks. However, things did not work out for Porzingis in Dallas, and in the lead up to meeting Porzingis and the Celtics in the NBA Finals, Doncic and head […]

LeBron James recently admitted that he is “mad” that he is not teammates with Kyrie Irving anymore. Irving was asked about LeBron’s comments on Wednesday during NBA Finals Media Day, quote via Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “I mean, I have a great reaction. It’s appreciated,” Irving said. “A lot of gratitude there as well. Obviously, […]

Fans have seen a lot of the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, as the team has 22 previous appearances in the NBA’s championship series. The team made it to the final stage of the postseason as recently as 2022. On the other hand, the Celtics’ Finals opponent, the Dallas Mavericks, have only made the […]