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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.
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NBA Finals Game 1 Reaction: Boston Celtics take game 1 at home against Dallas Mavericks | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine get together after the Boston Celtics won game 1 of the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks to talk about how it all went down.
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2024 NBA Finals: Kristaps Porziņģis lifts Celtics in return, reminding Boston of what it's been missing
Boston's big man came off the bench and helped set the tone in Game 1.
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2024 NBA Finals: Celtics dominate Mavericks in Game 1 win as Kristaps Porziņģis shines in return
Porziņģis and the Celtics wasted no time taking control of Game 1 in the NBA Finals on Thursday night in Boston.
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NBA Finals: Celtics honor Bill Walton with tie-dyed pins, shirts ahead of Game 1 vs. Mavericks
Bill Walton won a championship with the Celtics near the end of his time in the league.
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Report: Lakers targeting UConn's Dan Hurley for head coaching job
UConn has won back-to-back NCAA tournaments.
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Coaching the Lakers is a hard job to pass up, except maybe Dan Hurley should
History is littered with successful college basketball coaches who took a shot at leaping to the NBA but failed spectacularly.
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Overtime Elite's top 2024 NBA Draft prospects with OTE's Damien Wilkins | On The Clock
On today's episode of On The Clock, Krysten Peek is joined by Overtime Elite's Head of Basketball and GM Damien Wilkins to discuss the top 2024 NBA Draft prospects coming out of their program and the future of the NBA draft landscape.
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Dan Hurley beware: History of coaches who jumped from college to NBA is a cautionary tale
If the UConn coach were to find success in the NBA, it would be remarkably, historically rare.
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Celtics tap Tom Brady to hype up fans, while Mavericks counter with Patrick Mahomes
The Boston Celtics featured Tom Brady and his championship experience in their documentary series following the quest for a 2023-24 NBA championship.
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From Deep: These 3 players dropped their 2024-25 fantasy basketball draft stock in the NBA Playoffs
After highlighting some players who boosted their fantasy basketball stock for next season, it's time to see who's on the opposite end of the spectrum after the NBA Playoffs.
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2024 NBA Finals predictions: Will Celtics or Mavs win it all? And who wins Finals MVP?
Who will be crowned champions? Our staff offers 24 takes on the '24 Finals.
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2024 NBA Finals: Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum aren't new to this game anymore
After five East finals and now in their second NBA Finals, Boston's two headliners have seen and heard it all — and they say they are better for it.
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2024 NBA Finals: How Mavs center Daniel Gafford went from trade market to integral starter
Gafford was previously scheduled to play in Boston on Feb. 9, but the day before was traded from Washington to Dallas.
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Boston Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis confirms return for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday
Porzingis, who has not played since April 29 after suffering a calf injury, told reporters Wednesday that he will play Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday vs. the Dallas Mavericks.
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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, Topić projected as a top-5 pick prior to his injury.
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Celtics trust issues, LeBron's free agency & NBA Finals predictions | Good Word with Goodwill
Vincent Goodwill and Tom Haberstroh preview game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, explain why they don’t trust the Celtics & wonder if LeBron might be switching teams this offseason.
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2024 NBA Finals preview: Everything you need to know for Celtics-Mavericks, including our series prediction
We break down the NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, and make our prediction.
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Luka Dončić, Jayson Tatum and the legacies on the line in the 2024 NBA Finals
Here's a deep dive into what this championship series will mean for the legacies of so many of the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks.
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NBA Finals betting: Jayson Tatum and Luka Dončić are, unsurprisingly, the clear favorites for MVP
It'll be a surprise if anyone other than Tatum, Dončić, Jaylen Brown or Kyrie Irving wins Finals MVP.
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Report: JJ Redick front-runner over James Borrego for Lakers head coaching job
A decision has not been made as the Lakers have multiple steps remaining in their head-coaching search, per the report.
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Kyrie Irving is returning to the NBA Finals stage in a good place: 'It’s not too often you’re back'
The Mavericks have enabled Irving to be his best self on the floor, and he’s evolved into a leader on a team with many young pieces.
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LeBron James on former teammate Kyrie Irving: 'He's the most gifted player the NBA has ever seen'
James and Irving helped the Cavaliers win the 2016 NBA title.
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From Deep: These 3 players boosted their 2024-25 fantasy basketball draft stock in the NBA Playoffs
With the 2023-24 NBA Finals set to begin, fantasy basketball analyst Dan Titus looks back at a trio of players who increased their draft standing for next season.
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Mavericks sign GM Nico Harrison to extension 2 days before NBA Finals begin
The Mavericks are making sure Harrison won't be leaving anytime soon.
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2024 NBA Mock Draft 8.0: Zaccharie Risacher takes over No. 1 spot, plus our latest intel and projections for every pick
Here's a look at Yahoo Sports' latest first- and second-round projections with intel notes on how well players are performing during the pre-draft process.
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2024 NBA Finals: How the Celtics and Mavericks found key pieces and built title contenders
Boston and Dallas took unique paths to building their teams. Here’s a look at how the key players on both rosters came aboard.
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How the Dallas Mavericks rebuilt themselves into a championship contender | Good Word with Goodwill
Tim Cato from The Athletic joins Vincent Goodwill to detail how the Dallas Mavericks have rebuilt their organization over the last 3 years to end up in the NBA Finals.
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2024 NBA Finals: Inside Kyrie Irving’s and Kristaps Porziņģis' paths to redemption
There's history here with these players and teams and journeys as Irving and Porziņģis reach a career crescendo on the sport’s biggest stage.
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2024 NBA Finals: These Mavericks are a reflection of Jason Kidd — 'We like the underdog role'
“My job is to build something," Kidd told Yahoo Sports. "Everybody’s into this instant thing. It doesn’t happen. Championship organizations aren’t built overnight.”
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2024 NBA Finals: Luka Dončić is the series' best player. What does that mean for the Celtics?
The data regarding the overall success of the NBA Finals' best player depends on how you slice it, but one thing is for sure: Each Finals is its own animal.
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Kings coach Mike Brown agrees to contract extension after previous impasse with team, per reports
Mike Brown could make up to $10 million annually with the Kings.
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New Orleans Pelicans 2024 NBA offseason preview: Can they ever get healthy?
Zion Williamson's health will determine any success the Pels have.
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Report: Pelicans to defer Lakers' first-round pick in Anthony Davis trade until 2025
The New Orleans Pelicans have opted not to take the Los Angeles Lakers' first-round pick in this year's NBA Draft as part of the Anthony Davis trade. The Pelicans will take the Lakers' pick next year.
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Luka Doncic shreds the Timberwolves + Mavs/Celtics NBA Finals preview | No Cap Room
Jake Fischer and Dan Devine recap the Western Conference Finals, and discuss the future of the Timberwolves, before previewing the 2024 NBA Finals.
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Detroit Pistons fire general manager Troy Weaver after 4 seasons in charge
The Pistons last won a postseason game in 2008 and last made the playoffs in 2019.
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The NBA Loser Lineup: Expect to pay an early 2nd-round fantasy pick for Anthony Edwards next season
Basketball analyst Dan Titus breaks down what the teams and stars who were booted from the NBA Playoffs must do to remain in good fantasy standing next season.
