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The Boston Celtics made a huge statement in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals and will look to build on their series lead when they host the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on Sunday night. Game 2 of this best-of-seven series will tip at 8 p.m. ET.
The Celtics, seeking their first championship since 2008, had six players score in double figures on Thursday. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis made an immediate impact off the bench and added 20 as Boston flexed its muscles against Dallas in a 107-89 win to open the series.
Dallas cut the deficit to eight points in the third quarter, but Boston answered with a 14-0 run to quickly pull away again. Luka Doncic led Dallas with 30 points, while P.J. Washington added 14 points and eight rebounds. Kyrie Irving, a former Celtic, scored just 12 points on 6-for-19 shooting, including 0-of-5 from 3-point range. More importantly, Irving has now lost 11 consecutive games against his former team.
The Celtics are looking for their first NBA title since 2008. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are taking aim at their second title in franchise history and their first since 2011. Regardless of which of the three remaining teams wins the 2024 title, the NBA will have its sixth different champion in six years — something that has not happened since 1975-1980.
The postseason field started with 20 teams, and now we’re down to two. The Warriors, Kings, Hawks and Bulls were ousted in the Play-In Tournament before the Pelicans, Suns, Clippers, Lakers, Heat, 76ers, Bucks and Magic were eliminated in the first round. The Cavaliers, Thunder, Knicks and Nuggets were sent home in the second round with the Pacers and Timberwolves bowing out in the conference finals.
Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule, as well as all the playoff scores. All games airing on ABC, ESPN and NBA TV are streaming on fubo (try for free).
Celtics vs. Mavericks, Game 2
Where to watch
Time: 8 p.m ET | Date: Sunday, June 9
Location: TD Garden — Boston
TV channel: ABC | Streaming: ABC/fubo
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Author : Brad Botkin
Publish date : 2024-06-07 15:03:23
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