A postseason like almost none other for Luka Doncic, even without a title
6 months, 3 weeks ago

A postseason like almost none other for Luka Doncic, even without a title

Associated Press  

Luka Doncic’s first trip to the NBA Finals didn’t result in his first championship. Celtics Record Boston’s 16-3 record in these playoffs represents the 10th-best postseason mark by a team in NBA history. Also ahead of Boston’s run this season: the 1999 San Antonio Spurs, 1991 Chicago Bulls and 1989 Detroit Pistons, the 1971 Milwaukee Bucks and 1982 Lakers and the 1950 Lakers, then in Minneapolis. The Los Angeles Lakers’ latest championship — in the bubble in 2020 — pulled the franchise into a tie with the Celtics for the most in NBA history, 17 apiece. The Celtics beat the Lakers in the 1963 NBA Finals, giving Boston its sixth title to the Lakers’ five.

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Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The defending NBA champions held off the league’s hottest team on Tuesday night, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season. Cleveland cut a 21-point deficit to two in the …

Luka Dončić debuts at No. 53 in The Athletic’s ‘The Basketball 100’: ‘It’s LeBron James-like’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić debuts at No. 53 in The Athletic’s ‘The Basketball 100’: ‘It’s LeBron James-like’

New York Times  

“The Basketball 100” is the definitive ranking of the 100 greatest NBA players of all time from The Athletic’s team of award-winning writers and analysts, including veteran columnists David Aldridge and John Hollinger. “It’s LeBron James-like,” Dwyane Wade said in 2019, referring specifically to Dončić’s lasered passes to shooters on the opposite wing. “It was old people writing to me.” …

Celtics Dominate Knicks, Launch Title Defense
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Knicks, Launch Title Defense

News 18  

The Boston Celtics dominated the New York Knicks in a resounding 132-109 victory on Tuesday, marking their return to the NBA Finals. Led by Jayson Tatum's stellar performance with 37 points, the Celtics asserted their dominance from the outset, leading 74-55 at halftime. The Celtics' defense, led by Al Horford's 11 rebounds, suffocated the Knicks' offense, forcing numerous turnovers and …

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?

CNN  

The 2024-25 season in the NBA is expected to be just as unpredictable as the past six years, with several teams vying for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The Boston Celtics, who won the championship last year, are still strong contenders, but the Knicks, Sixers, and Nuggets will be looking to make a serious run at the title. The West Conference …

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?

CNN  

The 2024-25 season in the NBA is shaping up to be a battle between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks. The Celtics, seeking their third consecutive championship, boast a formidable roster with the return of key players like Tatum, White, and Holiday. However, the Knicks have made a significant move by acquiring All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, who should provide …

NBA 2024-25 futures odds: Celtics, Thunder, Knicks are favorites; Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander top MVP board
2 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA 2024-25 futures odds: Celtics, Thunder, Knicks are favorites; Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander top MVP board

New York Times  

Predicting NBA champions is difficult this decade, thanks to the end of the superteam era. A busy offseason saw many of the league’s top contenders make splashy moves in an attempt to stay in the mix — including the stunning New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves trade on the eve of training camp. NBA Finals winner odds For the second …

Celtics Seek 19th Title, But Challengers Are Rising
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics Seek 19th Title, But Challengers Are Rising

Associated Press  

The Celtics are looking to defend their 19th NBA title, but they face a challenging season with several challengers. The team returns virtually intact from a year ago, but they will face competition from New York, Philadelphia, and rising teams in the East and West. The Celtics know that they will have to be patient and persistent to win the …

Celtics Reunite for Another Title Run: Can They Repeat the Dynasty?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics Reunite for Another Title Run: Can They Repeat the Dynasty?

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics are poised to return to title contention with their core players intact. Led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the team boasts a potent offensive arsenal and a suffocating defense. Despite some concerns about their frontcourt depth, the Celtics have the tools to overcome any challenges they may face. With a strong track record and a hunger …

Boston Celtics’ summer of snubs could keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown hungry for repeat title
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Boston Celtics’ summer of snubs could keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown hungry for repeat title

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum has a new tattoo on his back, another gold medal to hang around his neck, and a chip on his shoulder. “In real time, it was tough,” Tatum said at the Celtics media day, acknowledging “I guess you could say that” it would motivate him when the Celtics try to repeat as NBA champions. “Joe was …

NBA champions the Boston Celtics are up for sale
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA champions the Boston Celtics are up for sale

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The ownership group that controls the NBA champion Boston Celtics says it intends to sell all its shares of the team. AP AUDIO: Ownership group of NBA champion Boston Celtics is putting team up for sale One of the most iconic franchises in all of sports is up for sale shortly after winning a championship. In an email …

Boston Celtics set NBA record by smashing Dallas Mavericks to clinch title in style
6 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Boston Celtics win historic 18TH NBA title as they blow Dallas Mavericks away at TD Garden with sensational performance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Boston Celtics win historic 18TH NBA title as they blow Dallas Mavericks away at TD Garden with sensational performance

Daily Mail  

There was never a doubt in Beantown on Monday night. A Boston Celtics victory looked inevitable in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum lifts the Larry O'Brien Trophy after winning his first NBA Championship Jayson Tatum cemented himself as one of the premier players in the NBA by winning a title …

Celtics are built to thrive in NBA’s new cap era … at least for a little while
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics are built to thrive in NBA’s new cap era … at least for a little while

New York Times  

If there’s one lesson I hope we all learned from these NBA playoffs, it’s this: Can we hold our horses and wait a little before immediately anointing anyone who has a successful playoff round as The Next Thing? I’m told the Celtics would like to bring the centers back if the money is reasonable; regardless, Boston can easily replenish the …

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum have their banner in a city that demands nothing less
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum have their banner in a city that demands nothing less

New York Times  

BOSTON — They all know what they signed up for when they get here. “The only way you can get rid of all the ghosts,” said the Celtics’ great play-by-play man, Sean Grande, toward the end of Boston’s 106-88 NBA Finals clincher Monday over the Dallas Mavericks, “is to become one of them.” So, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have …

Luka Dončić failed at the highest level. Now, he must learn from it
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić failed at the highest level. Now, he must learn from it

New York Times  

BOSTON — Luka Dončić said his final words about this Dallas Mavericks season, now concluded, before the Boston Celtics had even lifted their championship trophy to the sky. “Sad we lost.” It was the longest year of Dončić’s career, one that held the highest and lowest moments of his career to date. “I’m proud of every guy that stepped on …

Jaylen Brown wins NBA Finals MVP after leading Celtics to first championship since 2008
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jaylen Brown wins NBA Finals MVP after leading Celtics to first championship since 2008

New York Times  

BOSTON — There was a time not so long ago when Jaylen Brown’s future in Boston was in doubt. After all those years of questions about whether he and Jayson Tatum would ever win an NBA title together, or if the stewards of the storied franchise would be better off breaking the Boston Celtics stars up, Brown signed a five-year, …

Celtics defeat Mavericks for 18th NBA title, eclipsing Lakers for most championships
6 months, 3 weeks 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 capture 18th NBA championship with Game 5 win over Mavericks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics capture 18th NBA championship with Game 5 win over Mavericks

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are again champions of the NBA, having claimed a milestone title Monday night that will reverberate from coast to coast and carve out legacies for the current pillars of this storied franchise. “I had to listen to all the s— people said about me, and tonight … worth it.” Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics’ …

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout
6 months, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks 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 …

NBA Finals: Mavericks roll to blowout victory over Celtics in Game 4
6 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

Five reasons the Celtics are about to win the title. Plus, who will win NBA Finals MVP?
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Five reasons the Celtics are about to win the title. Plus, who will win NBA Finals MVP?

New York Times  

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Five reasons Boston is about to win a ring Tonight, the Celtics have a great chance to culminate their seven-year journey of the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo trying to bring the Larry O’Brien trophy back to Boston. Redick is in the unique position of calling the NBA Finals for …

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead
6 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Celtics defeat Mavericks to take commanding 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
6 months, 4 weeks 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, 4 weeks 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 …

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

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

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

Threat of a Boston NBA title brings out the pettiness in Lakers and Celtics fans
7 months ago

Threat of a Boston NBA title brings out the pettiness in Lakers and Celtics fans

LA Times  

Celtics fans celebrate a playoff win as Kobe Bryant sits on the bench and puts his head in a towel in Boston on June 8, 2008. Woods said he loathes Celtics fans’ “arrogance and disillusionment,” admonishing them for believing Boston is the greatest franchise in NBA history. Rivera calls it “half a championship.” Rivera’s family moved from Puerto Rico to …

Will the best Celtics player please rise? There’s a long list of nominees after Game 2 win
7 months ago

Will the best Celtics player please rise? There’s a long list of nominees after Game 2 win

New York Times  

BOSTON — Considering his 26-point, 11-rebound effort in the Celtics’ 105-98 victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals Sunday night, does that now make Jrue Holiday Boston’s best player? His twice-said Saturday comment that Jaylen Brown is the Celtics’ best player created quite a stir but also opened up a runway for the recency bias crowd to put it …

NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday helps power Celtics past Mavericks for 2-0 series lead
7 months ago

NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday helps power Celtics past Mavericks for 2-0 series lead

LA Times  

Boston guard Jrue Holiday shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington during the Celtics’ 105-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas …

Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis star for Boston Celtics in NBA Finals game one
7 months ago

Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis star for Boston Celtics in NBA Finals game one

The Independent  

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Jason Kidd has a chance to join a very small club in these NBA Finals
7 months ago

Jason Kidd has a chance to join a very small club in these NBA Finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jason Kidd won an NBA championship as a Dallas player in 2011. DOMINANT CELTICS If Boston wins these NBA Finals, an argument could be made that this was the most dominant team in Celtics history. Again, barring something like Dallas winning four games in 30-point blowouts, Boston will finish with the highest differential over a total season in …

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Lead Dallas Mavericks to NBA Finals with Poise, Skill
7 months ago

Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving Lead Dallas Mavericks to NBA Finals with Poise, Skill

News 18  

NBA scoring champion Luka Doncic and former NBA champion Kyrie Irving have led the Dallas Mavericks into the NBA Finals with a chance to upset the favored Boston Celtics. “He’s one of the smartest players in this league and one of the reasons we’re playing in the finals is his IQ and his willingness to step up on that stage …

Celtics blow out Mavericks in NBA Finals Game 1 as Kristaps Porziņģis shines in return
7 months ago

Celtics blow out Mavericks in NBA Finals Game 1 as Kristaps Porziņģis shines in return

New York Times  

BOSTON — For most of the NBA’s regular season, there was little doubt as to who was the best, deepest team. Jaylen Brown led the Boston Celtics with 22 points, Kristaps Porziņģis made his triumphant return from a calf injury with 20 points and the league’s No. “He’s been a big, big reason why we’ve been the best team in …

Mavericks can topple favored Celtics in NBA Finals if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving shine together
7 months ago

Mavericks can topple favored Celtics in NBA Finals if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving shine together

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 12 points in the first 3 1/2 minutes of the first quarter in the Dallas Mavericks’ clinching blowout of Minnesota in the Western Conference finals. Kyrie Irving scored nine points in the final 3 1/2 minutes of the first half, pushing the lead to 29 on the way to a gaping 36-point margin in the …

Boston hosts Dallas to start NBA Finals
7 months ago

Boston hosts Dallas to start NBA Finals

Associated Press  

Dallas Mavericks vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Thursday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -6.5; over/under is 214.5 NBA FINALS: Celtics host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks to open the NBA Finals. The Celtics won the last regular season matchup 138-110 on March 2 led by 32 points from Jayson Tatum, while Luka …

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes childhood dream of playing in NBA Finals
7 months ago

The Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes childhood dream of playing in NBA Finals

LA Times  

Luka Doncic didn’t stay up all night to watch NBA Finals games as a kid. “I was one of them.” Dreams become reality for Doncic on Thursday night, when the 25-year-old makes his NBA Finals debut for the Dallas Mavericks as they take on the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of this year’s title series. He could become the first …

Luka Dončić intends to play Olympic qualifier for Slovenia after NBA Finals
7 months ago

Luka Dončić intends to play Olympic qualifier for Slovenia after NBA Finals

New York Times  

BOSTON — If the knee holds up, Luka Dončić will be on the floor for Slovenia following the NBA Finals, with an Olympic bid on the line. “If it’s good, I am going to play,” said Dončić, the Dallas Mavericks superstar who is preparing for Game 1 of the Finals on Thursday night against the Celtics in Boston. His national …

Celtics, back in NBA Finals after 2022 defeat, aim to show they learned from loss
7 months ago

Celtics, back in NBA Finals after 2022 defeat, aim to show they learned from loss

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals BOSTON — There was a championship celebrated on the parquet court inside TD Garden just two years ago. Only, it wasn’t the Boston Celtics doing the celebrating, but the Golden State Warriors — who defeated the C’s in six games to settle the 2022 …

Doncic’s 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5
7 months, 1 week ago

Doncic’s 36 points spur Mavericks to NBA Finals with 124-103 toppling of Timberwolves in Game 5

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Luka Doncic was in his element, hitting shots from everywhere on the court, hushing the crowd and flashing those sly smiles as the Dallas Mavericks delivered a knockout performance. Doncic had a 20-point first quarter on his way to 36 points for his high this postseason, and the Mavericks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103 on Thursday night to …

Mavericks’ Luka Dončić stands on precipice of greatness that always seemed inevitable
7 months, 1 week ago

Mavericks’ Luka Dončić stands on precipice of greatness that always seemed inevitable

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals MINNEAPOLIS — As Luka Dončić sat down in the tiny postgame news conference room, the smallest one he’ll be in until his season ends, he placed a trophy on the table in front of him. On Thursday, in Game 5’s 124-103 victory against the …

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