Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Mavericks-Clippers, Heat-Celtics set for pivotal Game 5s in their first-round series

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers and the Dallas Mavericks are all tied up after four games in a series that’s been a back-and-forth thriller with big finishes, surprising twists and an intriguingly counterintuitive narrative. Los Angeles evened it in Game 4 on Sunday with a 116-111 win at Dallas despite playing without Kawhi Leonard and blowing a 31-point lead. But for us, it’s just we can’t have any wasted possessions, because this team is so gifted offensively, they can make you pay for it.” Dallas’ best player is also struggling on an injured right knee: Luka Doncic missed eight of his nine 3-point attempts in Game 4, making the Mavs’ comeback even more remarkable. Game 5, 7:30 p.m. EDT, TNT — NEED TO KNOW: Derrick White poured a career-high 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Celtics beat the Heat 102-88 to push their lead to 3-1 in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Game 5, 10 p.m. EDT, TNT — NEED TO KNOW: Leonard clearly wasn’t at his best in his two games back, and the Clippers’ entire game suffered because of it.

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NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves
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1 day, 10 hours ago

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Holding visiting Miami to just eight fourth-quarter points, the Orlando Magic set a franchise record in rallying from 22 points down at the start of the final period to beat the Heat, 121-114, on Saturday. Bam Adebayo scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds, Terry Rozier notched another 23 points off the bench and Tyler Herro recorded 22 points, six …

Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid
1 day, 12 hours ago

Miami faces Brooklyn, looks to stop 3-game skid

Associated Press  

Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat Miami; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Miami will try to end its three-game losing streak when the Heat take on Brooklyn. The Nets average 109.2 points per game, 0.7 fewer than the 109.9 the Heat allow to opponents. Cameron Johnson is scoring 19.1 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Nets. LAST …

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse
1 day, 15 hours ago

Inside the numbers: Magic celebrate an enormous comeback, Heat lament a stunning collapse

Associated Press  

A lead of at least 22 points with 12 minutes left means victory in the NBA. The Magic outscored the Heat 37-8 in the fourth quarter to pull off an improbable 121-114 victory on Saturday night, winning a game in which they trailed by 25 in the first half and were down 22 with one quarter remaining. “I feel like …

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat
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1 day, 16 hours ago

Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat

Associated Press  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise history to beat the Miami Heat 121-114 after trailing by 25 points on Saturday night. The Magic also trailed by 22 entering the fourth quarter before outscoring the Heat 37-8. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 24 points …

Clippers give short-handed Mavericks their worst loss of season
4 days, 19 hours ago

Clippers give short-handed Mavericks their worst loss of season

LA Times  

Norman Powell scored 29 points, James Harden added 24 and Ivica Zubac had 21 points and 15 rebounds as the Clippers beat Dallas 118-95 on Thursday night in the Mavericks’ first game this season without star guards Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. The Clippers took a 50-49 lead into the second half and outscored the Mavericks 39-28 in the third …

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points
2 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA roundup: Wizards end 16-game losing streak despite Jokic’s 56 points

The Hindu  

Jordan Poole scored 39 points to help the host Washington Wizards overcome Nikola Jokic’s career-high 56 points and beat the Denver Nuggets 122-113 on Saturday to end its 16-game losing streak. Pistons 120, Knicks 111 Cade Cunningham finished with 29 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds to lead Detroit to its first win over host New York in 17 tries. …

Celtics answer Bucks’ call to compete, win despite cold shooting
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Celtics answer Bucks’ call to compete, win despite cold shooting

New York Times  

BOSTON — Al Horford’s final shot didn’t matter. And it’s gonna be really competitive.” The Celtics shot 32.1 percent on 3-point attempts in their fifth-worst outside shooting performance of the season. During a Nov. 10 Celtics win at Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo earned an offensive foul call with an elbow to Brown’s face, then, like an uncle playing a game with his …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers
2 weeks, 4 days ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Surging Hawks cools off Bucks, Heat thrashes Lakers

The Hindu  

Wisconsin native Jalen Johnson scored 23 points and De’Andre Hunter added 20 to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a 119-104 win in Milwaukee, ending the Bucks’ seven-game winning streak. The Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds, and Sam Hauser made 5 of 10 3-point attempts while logging 20 points. Timberwolves 108, Clippers 80 Julius Randle scored 16 …

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25
2 weeks, 6 days ago

LeBron James struggles as Wolves humble Lakers; Jaylen Brown helps Miami beat Boston in NBA 2024-25

The Hindu  

Rudy Gobert scored 17 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 109-80 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Minneapolis. Hawks 124, Pelicans 112 De’Andre Hunter celebrated his 27th birthday by scoring 22 points to lead Atlanta past visiting New Orleans, extending the Hawks’ season-best winning streak to four games. Celtics …

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Payton Pritchard scored 25 off the bench on Monday night as the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 108-89. Miami scored the first seven points and then went cold while the Celtics ran off 17 of the next 19 points to take the lead. …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win
3 weeks, 1 day ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Bucks to sixth straight win

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded his third triple-double of the season with 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists as the Milwaukee Bucks extended its winning streak to six games, beating the visiting Washington Wizards 124-114 on Saturday night. Suns 113, Warriors 105 Devin Booker and Tyus Jones stole the spotlight from a Kevin Durant-Stephen Curry showdown with a combined 46 points …

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Toronto Raptors during a NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 24, 2024. WASHINGTON - Donovan Mitchell and reserve Ty Jerome each scored 26 points to spark the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers over Toronto 122-108 on Sunday while Boston …

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves
4 weeks ago

NBA roundup: Heat turns back Mavericks in OT, Celtics beats Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler scored a game-high 33 points and added nine rebounds and six assists as the host Miami Heat defeated the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime on Sunday night. Celtics 107, Timberwolves 105 Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and Jayson Tatum finished with 26 points and eight rebounds to help Boston extend its winning streak to five games by beating …

Miami takes on Milwaukee following overtime win
4 weeks ago

Miami takes on Milwaukee following overtime win

Associated Press  

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Miami Heat Miami; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Heat -2; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Miami hosts the Milwaukee Bucks after the Heat took down the Dallas Mavericks 123-118 in overtime. Milwaukee is the Eastern Conference leader with 35.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Giannis Antetokounmpo averaging 9.8. The Bucks average 113.1 points per …

Clippers begin road trip with rout of 76ers for fifth win in a row
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Clippers begin road trip with rout of 76ers for fifth win in a row

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden reacts after scoring against the 76ers on Sunday evening in Philadelphia. James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Harden was booed every time he touched the ball by 76ers fans …

NBA Cup 2024 roundup: Celtics end Cavs’ streak at 15 games
1 month ago

NBA Cup 2024 roundup: Celtics end Cavs’ streak at 15 games

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum had 33 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists on Tuesday to help the Boston Celtics defeat the visiting Cavaliers 120-117, ending Cleveland’s season-opening, 15-game winning streak. Al Horford added 20 points and seven rebounds while Derrick White supplied 19 points for the Celtics, who made 22 of 41 3-point shots while winning an NBA Cup game. Lakers 124, …

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Heat get Jimmy Butler back, stomp on Sixers
1 month ago

NBA 2024-25 roundup: Heat get Jimmy Butler back, stomp on Sixers

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler made a triumphant return from injury and Tyler Herro scored 16 of his 18 points in a pivotal third quarter as the host Miami Heat rallied for a 106-89 victory over the slumping Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. Butler, after missing four straight games due to a sprained right ankle, scored a season-high 30 points to go along …

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls
1 month, 1 week ago

NBA roundup: Cavs make it 12-0 with win over Bulls

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored a season-high 36 points and Evan Mobley had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds as the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers remained undefeated with a 119-113 win against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Nets 107, Pelicans 105 Cam Thomas scored 17 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 32.9 seconds remaining, and visiting Brooklyn handed New Orleans its …

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics secured a 124-118 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, despite trailing for much of the third quarter. Jayson Tatum shone with 37 points, including six points in the final 65 seconds, while Derrick White and Malcolm Beasley contributed 21 and 10 points respectively for the Celtics. The Pistons, despite a valiant effort, struggled to create …

Mitchell, Wade Shine as Cavaliers Dominate Pistons in Historic Opener
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Mitchell, Wade Shine as Cavaliers Dominate Pistons in Historic Opener

Associated Press  

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-101 in their home opener. Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade scored 19 points each, while Jarrett Allen added 17 and 11 rebounds. Jaden Ivey and Cade Cunningham also scored 22 and 33 points respectively for the Cavs. The Pistons were led by Jarret Allen with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while the Cavaliers …

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Suns Dominate Clippers in Thrilling OT Victory

Associated Press  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in overtime, spoiling the Clippers' Intuit Dome debut. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, while Bradley Beal added 24. The Suns dominated the paint and outrebounded the Clippers by nine, with Jusuf Nurkic contributing 21 points for the Clippers. The Suns won despite a late push by the Clippers, …

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Phoenix Suns Triumph in Thrilling OT Thriller, Spoiling Clippers' Opening Night

CNN  

The Phoenix Suns defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in their opening night matchup at the Intuit Dome. Kevin Durant led the Suns with 25 points, seven rebounds, three steals, and a block, while Bradley Beal added 24 points. The Clippers had a chance to win in the final seconds but failed to catch a three-pointer from the inbounds pass.

Boston Celtics set NBA record by smashing Dallas Mavericks to clinch title in style
6 months ago

Boston Celtics set NBA record by smashing Dallas Mavericks to clinch title in style

The Independent  

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Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship
6 months ago

Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship

Hindustan Times  

Jayson Tatum produced a dazzling 31-point display as the Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to clinch a record-breaking 18th NBA championship crown on Monday. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates with the trophy on the podium after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals Humbled by Dallas in a 38-point game four drubbing on Friday, Boston …

Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship
6 months ago

Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum produced a dazzling 31-point display as the Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to clinch a record-breaking 18th NBA championship crown on Monday. I’m sorry.” Jaylen Brown, who was named Finals Most valuable Player, gave Tatum scoring support with 21 points, while Jrue Holiday added 15 and Derrick White 14. Payton Pritchard put the seal on a …

NBA Finals: Celtics win 18th championship with victory over Mavericks
6 months ago

NBA Finals: Celtics win 18th championship with victory over Mavericks

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in. Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 on Monday night to win the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers …

2025 NBA title odds: Celtics open as favorites to repeat, followed by Nuggets, Mavericks
6 months ago

2025 NBA title odds: Celtics open as favorites to repeat, followed by Nuggets, Mavericks

New York Times  

The Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA title and are early favorites to repeat next year. The Mavericks opened third in the 2025 title odds at +950 to win next year’s title. Wedged between this year’s NBA Finals teams in the opening title odds are the Denver Nuggets, with +750 odds to repeat their 2023 win in 2025. Last year, …

Celtics defeat Mavericks for 18th NBA title, eclipsing Lakers for most championships
6 months ago

Celtics defeat Mavericks for 18th NBA title, eclipsing Lakers for most championships

LA Times  

Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with fans in TD Garden standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in. Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 on Monday night to win the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Lakers for the most …

Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championship
6 months ago

Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championship

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics’ catastrophic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave them a chance to clinch another championship on Monday night under the 17 banners already hanging in the TD Garden rafters. “We don’t like to lose,” Celtics guard Jaylen Brown said before practice on Sunday. So I think it’s not difficult to get everybody in …

Celtics take season’s worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics take season’s worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season. They’re not going to roll over,” Celtics reserve Sam Hauser said. They’re desperate.. They’re not going to make it easy on us.” As humbling as Game 4’s loss was, history will be on the Celtics’ side for Game 5. “It’s a great opportunity …

Celtics knocked down hard by Mavericks in Game 4 of NBA Finals, but go home with chance to clinch
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics knocked down hard by Mavericks in Game 4 of NBA Finals, but go home with chance to clinch

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Jayson Tatum had his step-back 3-pointer swatted away, then ended up in a heap on the floor and was called for a loose-ball foul. Instead of wrapping up an unprecedented 18th NBA title, the Celtics suffered their worst loss ever in the NBA Finals — and one of the worst in league history — when they fell 122-84 …

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks avoided a sweep with a 122-84 rout of the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Doncic started a 10-0 spurt in the first quarter with a floater and closed it with a driving layup …

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals

Hindustan Times  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks emphatically extended their season on Friday night, fending off elimination by beating the Boston Celtics 122-84 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in …

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals

Associated Press  

DALLAS — There were two options for the Dallas Mavericks. The 38-point final margin was the third-biggest ever in an NBA Finals game, behind only Chicago beating Utah 96-54 in 1998 and the Celtics beating the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 in 2008. They just played harder.” The loss — Boston’s first in five weeks — snapped the Celtics’ 10-game postseason …

Celtics reminded of where Mavs are coming from (and the down 3-0 thing) in Game 4 beatdown
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics reminded of where Mavs are coming from (and the down 3-0 thing) in Game 4 beatdown

New York Times  

DALLAS — The big news going into Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night was that injured Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis would be available to play against the Dallas Mavericks … “if necessary.” As things happened, the big fella’s presence wasn’t necessary. Now let’s talk some real history, such as Dallas coming into the game burdened with …

NBA Finals: Mavericks roll to blowout victory over Celtics in Game 4
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Mavericks roll to blowout victory over Celtics in Game 4

LA Times  

Dallas star Luka Doncic celebrates during the Mavericks’ win over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. They just played harder.” The loss — Boston’s first in five weeks — snapped the Celtics’ 10-game postseason winning streak, longest in franchise history, plus took away the chance they had at being the first team in …

Celtics at Mavericks NBA Finals Game 4 odds, expert picks: Boston goes for the title
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics at Mavericks NBA Finals Game 4 odds, expert picks: Boston goes for the title

New York Times  

The Dallas Mavericks at least made things interesting in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but the Boston Celtics are on the verge of a title. ET on ABC Celtics lead series 3-0 Series odds: Celtics -10000, Mavericks +2000 As a neutral, there are two ways to look at what happened in Game 3. Boston now seeks the first sweep …

Mavericks obliterate Celtics by historic margin in Game 4 to avoid NBA Finals sweep
6 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks obliterate Celtics by historic margin in Game 4 to avoid NBA Finals sweep

New York Times  

DALLAS — Deficits like the one the Dallas Mavericks face in the NBA Finals are never overcome, nor do they interrupt the pride of the team trying to dig itself out of such a deep hole. Luka Dončić scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half of Game 4, the Mavericks built one of the largest halftime leads …

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead

News 18  

The Boston Celtics, fueled by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, held off a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 106-99 on Wednesday and take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA finals. Brown scored 15 of his 30 in a scorching third quarter and the Celtics held on to move within one victory of a record-setting …

Luka Dončić on fouling out of NBA Finals Game 3: ‘We couldn’t play physical’
6 months, 1 week ago

Luka Dončić on fouling out of NBA Finals Game 3: ‘We couldn’t play physical’

New York Times  

DALLAS — When the fourth quarter started, Mavericks star Luka Dončić had just two fouls and his team trailed the Celtics by 15 points. “ never happened to me, not that I remember,” said Dončić, who was disqualified from an eventual 106-99 loss with 27 points. Dallas coach Jason Kidd was asked afterwards why he didn’t challenge Dončić’s fifth foul, …

Celtics show unselfish, championship mindset to put Mavs on ropes: ‘The job is not done’
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics show unselfish, championship mindset to put Mavs on ropes: ‘The job is not done’

New York Times  

DALLAS — On the final possession of the Boston Celtics’ mighty third quarter Wednesday night, Jaylen Brown dribbled in place on the midcourt logo and waited to start his move. “I’ve got to watch the film,” Jayson Tatum said, “but that was excellent basketball we played to start the third, especially on the offensive end.” With an opportunity to step …

Celtics defeat Mavericks to take commanding 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics defeat Mavericks to take commanding 3-0 lead in NBA Finals

LA Times  

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown shared a long hug after helping Boston avoid the biggest collapse in an NBA Finals game since at least 1997. The Mavs almost pulled off a crazy comeback to avoid the big hole — 13 years after Dallas had the biggest fourth-quarter rally in the play-by-play era of the NBA Finals when a 15-point comeback …

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late

New York Times  

DALLAS — If the dynamics of this series, these playoffs or the entire season, for that matter, were going to change, Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals was the time. “We’re not necessarily saying ‘one more’ or anything like that — we are just saying, however long it takes,” said Tatum, who had a long embrace with …

Celtics’ transition 3s against Mavs: How they get them and why it’s important
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics’ transition 3s against Mavs: How they get them and why it’s important

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Late in the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving had Boston Celtics backup wing Sam Hauser in what seemed like an enviable position: one-on-one in the corner with the floor spaced. The Mavericks were second in …

Sports betting roundup: Jaylen Brown’s late layup in NBA Finals leads to payout for some
6 months, 1 week ago

Sports betting roundup: Jaylen Brown’s late layup in NBA Finals leads to payout for some

Associated Press  

Some bettors got a big boost when Jaylen Brown’s layup with 29 seconds remaining in Game 2 of the NBA Finals gave the Boston Celtics a seven-point victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Those were the final points in Boston’s 105-98 win on Sunday, giving the Celtics a 2-0 lead in the series. In NBA Finals history, teams that take a …

Boston Celtics storm into 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Dallas Mavericks
6 months, 1 week ago

Boston Celtics storm into 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Dallas Mavericks

The Independent  

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Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 NBA Finals Lead
6 months, 1 week ago

Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 NBA Finals Lead

News 18  

The Boston Celtics, fueled by 26 points from Jrue Holiday, thwarted a desperate Dallas rally in the final minutes to beat the Mavericks 105-98 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. “But at the end of the day, we’ve got to make shots to win the game.” The pressure will be on back in Dallas, with …

NBA Finals: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jrue Holiday led the scoring. Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and White sprinted down the court to swat away the Mavericks’ last chance on Sunday night as Boston beat Dallas 105-98 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. AP AUDIO: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to …

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead

Al Jazeera  

An all-round team effort with offence and defence helped the Celtics go to Game 3 in Dallas with a 2-0 lead. The Boston Celtics, fueled by 26 points from Jrue Holiday, thwarted a desperate Dallas rally in the final minutes to beat the Mavericks 105-98 and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Holiday credited Tatum for keeping the …

Jason Kidd needed the Celtics to beat themselves, because the Mavericks can’t
6 months, 1 week ago

Jason Kidd needed the Celtics to beat themselves, because the Mavericks can’t

New York Times  

BOSTON — Was Jason Kidd’s NBA Finals news conference gambit on Saturday an early admission of a humbling reality? The Dallas coach tried playing a mental game by saying that Jaylen Brown was Boston’s best player and not Jayson Tatum. However, failing to beat Boston on a night when the Celtics fell so far short of their peak doesn’t instill …

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