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2024 NBA Finals schedule: How to watch tonight's Mavericks vs. Celtics game, where to stream and more
It's time for the 2024 NBA playoffs. Here's how to follow all the action on the court.
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Mavs coach Jason Kidd on Luka Dončić: 'Give my man a break. Let him play the game'
During his pregame session with reporters Friday, Kidd was asked about what it’s been like to watch Dončić navigate everything he’s had to deal with in this series, including immense criticism.
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NBA guard Cameron Payne arrested in Scottsdale, but released from jail
NBA guard Cameron Payne was arrested on Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona for providing a false report to police and not giving his name. He was booked but released from jail shortly thereafter.
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NBA Finals: Kristaps Porziņģis available 'if necessary' for Game 4 as Celtics look to sweep Mavericks
Porziņģis missed Game 3 with a posterior tibialis dislocation in his left leg.
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2024 NBA Finals: Derrick White, Boston's superstar role player, is what these Celtics are all about
The growth of White over the past two seasons has coincided with the growth of a champion in Boston.
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2024 NBA Draft: Ranking the top small forwards, led by projected No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher
Here's a breakdown of the potential star wings of this draft and others to keep tabs on in the second round.
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International prospects changing the game with Swish Culture's Jordan Richard | On The Clock
On today's episode of On The Clock, Krysten Peek is joined by Swish Culture's founder and CEO Jordan Richard to discuss international prospects and big American names in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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Luka Dončić is starting his NBA Finals journey under the spotlight with no place to hide
Boston’s brilliant march to Banner 18 is the lead story of these 2024 NBA Finals. In some respects, though, it’s the star on the other sideline who stands as the series’ main character.
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NBA Finals Game 3 Reaction: Boston Celtics take 3-0 lead, Dallas Mavericks have no answers | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine talk about their experiences at game 3 of the NBA Finals and wonder if the series could be a wake-up call for Luka Doncic.
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2024 NBA Finals X-factor: Boston’s Xavier Tillman Sr. proving valuable in place of Kristaps Porziņģis
Tillman stays ready so he can contribute when called upon, just like he did defensively in Game 3.
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2024 NBA Draft: Ranking the top shooting guards, including Kentucky star Reed Sheppard
Here's a look at the top five shooting guards to keep tabs on leading up to the draft.
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LeBron James' fate and more NBA storylines that will define the fantasy basketball offseason
Like every NBA offseason, plenty of narratives could impact the fantasy basketball landscape.
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2024 NBA Finals: Mavs miss their last best shot in Game 3, putting them in worst possible spot
The Mavericks know what they need to do against the Celtics. It’s the how that continues to elude them.
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JJ Redick will reportedly interview for Lakers head coaching job this weekend
Redick hosts a podcast with Lakers star LeBron James.
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2024 NBA Finals: The elephant in the room — Luka Dončić’s defense isn’t good enough for the Mavs to win a title
The Mavs superstar was hunted on defense, was ineffective on switches and fouled out with more than four minutes to play. That's no championship formula as Dallas is now facing a 3-0 series deficit.
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2024 NBA Finals: Jaylen Brown has met the moments that make champions — and superstars
The Celtics guard put his stamp on Game 3, moving Boston one step closer to its 18th championship.
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NBA Finals: Celtics survive Mavericks comeback to take 3-0 series lead
A 22-2 Mavericks run in the fourth quarter nearly turned around the 2024 NBA Finals. Instead, the Celtics are one win from title No. 18.
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NBA Finals: Mavericks, Celtics honor Hall of Famer Jerry West ahead of Game 3
Jerry West died on Wednesday morning. He was 86.
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NBA Finals: Celtics rule out Kristaps Porzingis for Game 3
If the Celtics want to take a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals, they'll have to do it without Kristaps Porzingis.
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Sources: James Borrego, Kenny Atkinson, Micah Nori advancing in Cavaliers head coaching search
The Cavaliers have met with and are still conducting interviews with various candidates over Zoom as well, sources said, such as Knicks assistant Johnnie Bryant and Milwaukee Bucks assistant Dave Joerger.
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Ball is life, Jerry West its logo
Perhaps more than any other team sport, basketball has a way of drawing its legends back to the game long after their playing days are done — if they ever left at all.
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Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and more react to death of Jerry West: 'He was the silhouette for a reason'
After the announcement of Jerry West's death on Wednesday, the basketball world took time to pay their respects to the late legend.
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'He’s irreplaceable': Jerry West, an all-time NBA legend, was a teacher to the very end
One of the most important figures in NBA history, West never hesitated to pass along knowledge.
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2024 NBA Draft: Ranking the top power forward prospects, led by Duke's Kyle Filipowski
Here's a look at the top power forward prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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NBA legend Jerry West dies at age 86
One of basketball's most accomplished contributors, West was a staple of the sport across eight decades, winning nine championships as a player, scout, coach, executive and consultant.
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2024 NBA Finals: For Luka Dončić and the Mavericks, a little help could go a long way
Role players play better at home, as the saying goes. Can the Mavs find the range as the series shifts to Dallas for Game 3?
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Luka Dončić reportedly had pain-killing injection ahead of NBA Finals Game 2, likely needs another for Game 3
Dončić had the injection to address his thoracic contusion.
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Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis questionable for NBA Finals Game 3 with 'rare injury'
The Boston Celtics on Tuesday announced a new injury to one-time All-Star center Kristaps Porziņģis — "a torn medial retinaculum allowing dislocation of the posterior tibialis tendon in his left leg."
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2024 NBA Finals: How Kristaps Porziņģis' injury impacts series for Celtics and Mavericks
Boston's big man being sidelined would represent an opportunity for Dallas to capitalize on in a number of respects.
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2024 NBA Finals: Kyrie Irving remains the focus as the Mavs try to avoid a 3-0 hole
Irving is seeing plenty of bodies in the NBA Finals, and they’re all equipped to defend him well. So far, they’re winning the battle — Irving hasn’t made a 3-pointer despite getting some good looks and is shooting just 35.1% through the first two games.
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2024 NBA Draft: Ranking the top center prospects, including potential No. 1 pick Alex Sarr
Here's a look at the top center prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft.
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For Game 3, the dominant Celtics will be underdogs for just 4th time in 99 games
The Celtics haven't been underdogs in the playoffs yet.
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With Dan Hurley staying at UConn, where do LeBron James and the Lakers go from here?
Who should be the Lakers' top coaching target moving forward? And will LeBron James still be a Laker next season?
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2024 NBA Draft: Ranking the top point guard prospects, including UConn's Stephon Castle
Here are the five best lead guards projected in this year's draft, along with other names to watch.
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Darvin Ham returning to Milwaukee Bucks as Doc Rivers' assistant coach: Report
Ham, who was fired by the Lakers after two seasons as head coach, was assistant coach for the Bucks for four seasons before going to Los Angeles.
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UConn's Dan Hurley plans to make final decision about Lakers offer on Monday: Report
Hurley told ESPN that he is weighing whether to stay at UConn or leave to coach in Los Angeles, adding that the Lakers made a "compelling case."
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2024 NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday does a little bit of everything as Boston grabs 2-0 series lead
Two days from his 34th birthday, Holiday logged team highs of 26 points and 11 rebounds Sunday night. He made 11 of his 14 shots. Defensively, he drew Kyrie Irving and Luka Dončić late, wearing down both. It was everything Boston needed.
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2024 NBA Finals: Game 2 was there for the taking, but the Mavs couldn't take it
Missed free throws, turnovers and a lack of support for Luka Dončić doomed the Mavs in a game the Celtics shot 25.6% from 3.
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NBA Finals: Jrue Holiday takes center stage as Celtics fend off late Mavericks rally for 2-0 series lead
Holiday finished with a team-high 26 points and 11 rebounds alongside three assists, one steal and one block.
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NBA Finals Game 2 Reaction: Boston Celtics head to Dallas up 2-0 | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Dan Devine get together after game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals, with the Celtics taking a 2-0 lead over the Mavericks, to talk about what happened and what comes next.
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2024 NBA Finals: Jayson Tatum is focused on 'whatever it takes' to help Celtics win, like it or not
The Celtics' star forward functioned as more of a facilitator in Boston's Game 2 win — and don't expect him to change his approach.
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NBA Finals: Kristaps Porziņģis vows to play in Game 3 after apparent Game 2 injury: 'I'll die out there'
Kristaps Porziņģis acknowledged that "something happened" but declined to elaborate on an apparent Game 2 injury. He's adamant that he'll play in Game 3.
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Mavericks' Luka Dončić available for NBA Finals Game 2 after initially questionable vs. Celtics
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is listed as questionable for Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The league's injury report said Doncic is dealing with a thoracic contusion.
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Chet Walker, Hall of Famer who sued the NBA, dies at 84
The Sixers and Bulls great had to wait decades for Hall of Fame enshrinement.
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2024 NBA Finals: Mavericks need Dereck Lively II to resume not looking like a rookie
Lively had a rough NBA Finals debut after being a key contributor throughout the Mavs' postseason.
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2024 NBA FinaIs: Is Jaylen Brown the Celtics' best player? That's not what Boston cares about
Mavs coach Jason Kidd was likely using a little gamesmanship Saturday when he said, "Well, Jaylen's their best player."
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NBA Finals ratings: Mavericks-Celtics posts worst Game 1 numbers since 2021
The Mavericks weren't the only group that underperformed in Game 1 of the Finals.
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2024 NBA Finals: Luka Dončić and the Mavs must find answers on offense — and quick
From the opening tip of Game 1, the Celtics sold out to take away the easy stuff from Dallas' offensive attack. What adjustments can the Mavs make?
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2024 NBA Finals: Kyrie Irving needs to perform like a superstar for the Mavs to have a chance
Little went right in Game 1 for Irving, who struggled with his shot and finished a game-worst minus-19 on the night.
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2024 NBA Finals: Jaylen Brown's defensive brilliance helps curtail Mavericks' formidable 3rd-quarter rally
Brown led all Celtics in scoring, but it was his work on the defensive end that stamped Game 1 for Boston.
