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Game 1 of NBA Finals has produced many memorable Celtics moments

Game 1 of NBA Finals has produced many memorable Celtics moments originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics will host the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden on Thursday night. It will be the 23rd Finals appearance for the Celtics and the 18th in which they’ve had homecourt advantage. The C’s …

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The five biggest keys to Celtics beating Mavs in NBA Finals

The five biggest keys to Celtics beating Mavs in NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It all comes down to this. The 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks are set to begin Thursday night at TD Garden. Boston hopes to top off its historic 64-18 regular season with the 18th championship in franchise history …

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2024 NBA Finals simulation predicts high-scoring Celtics-Mavs series

2024 NBA Finals simulation predicts high-scoring Celtics-Mavs series originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics are four wins away from becoming the most successful franchise in NBA history. But raising Banner 18 won’t be easy. After dispatching the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics will square off with the Western Conference …

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Kristaps Porzingis injury update: Celtics big man confirms he will play in Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Mavericks

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis told reporters on Wednesday that he will play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Porzingis, who has missed Boston’s past 10 games due to a calf strain and hasn’t played since April 29, has completed multiple scrimmages in recent days. He had initially been expected to return during the Eastern Conference finals, but …

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Projected NBA lottery pick Nikola Topić has a torn ACL

A 6-6 point guard with high upside as a playmaker, Nikola Topić projected as a top-5 pick prior to his injury. (Srdjan Stevanovic/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images) Projected NBA lottery pick Nikola Topić has a partially torn ACL in his left knee. Topic’s agent Misko Raznatovic confirmed the diagnosis to ESPN on Wednesday. Topić, 18, was a projected top-5 pick …

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Mavericks vs. Celtics props, Game 1 odds, AI predictions: Derrick White over 23.5 points + rebounds + assists

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving reached the 30-point mark three times in five games against Minnesota during the Western Conference finals, and he will try to maintain that momentum against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals on Thursday. Irving had 36 points, five assists and four rebounds in the series-clinching win over the Timberwolves, finishing without …

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Draymond predicts how Celtics-Mavericks Finals series plays out

Draymond predicts how Celtics-Mavericks Finals series plays out originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Game 1 of a thrilling NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks kicks off Wednesday at TD Garden. The experts, including Warriors forward Draymond Green, have made their picks. On the latest episode of “The Draymond Green Show” podcast, Green made his …

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Knicks Mailbag: Will New York make or trade its NBA Draft picks?

SNY’s Ian Begley will be responding to and breaking down answers to Knicks questions from readers. Here’s the latest… Hey Ian, do you think the Knicks would use at least 1 of their draft picks this offseason to get a young prospect or do you think they’ll end up trading all 3 picks (if you had to guess)? – @KNYT_Hoops …

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What teams picking early in 2024 NBA Draft can learn from Mavs, Celtics: Do your intel, don’t sweat narratives

Giannis for the Bucks. Steph for the Warriors. Jokic for the Nuggets. The last three NBA championships have been built by finding the diamonds in the rough on draft night. This year, either the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum or the Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic will add to that list, but with an added variable: this season’s NBA Finals champion will …

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How Luka Doncic developed his clutch gene at Celtics’ expense

How Luka Doncic developed his clutch gene at Celtics’ expense originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The NBA Finals formula for the Celtics is pretty simple: Don’t give Luka Doncic a chance to beat them. For an opponent Boston only sees twice a year, Doncic has put a hurting on the C’s in crunch time. It’s possible no opponent has …

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2024 NBA Finals preview: Everything you need to know for Celtics-Mavericks, including our series prediction

After a grueling seven-month campaign — followed by a restorative week off! — the 2023-24 NBA season has now reached its conclusion. The Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics (64-18)— the East’s No. 1 seed, and the top overall seed in the postseason bracket — will take on the Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks (50-32) in the 2024 NBA Finals. It’s …

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Bulls linked to Providence’s Devin Carter in NBA Draft

Bulls linked to Providence’s Devin Carter in NBA Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich In an NBA Draft lacking in surefire starpower, mock draft predictions are all over the place. Additionally, it’s hard to drive action when you’re currently sitting in the No. 11 slot. Nevertheless, there is growing speculation that Providence …

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