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Boston Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis’ Last Game Vs. Dallas Serves As Warning To Luka Doncic, Mavericks Ahead of 2024 NBA Finals

The secret is out. Boston Celtics Kristaps Porzingis is finally expected to return to action after a long absence due to an injury, as he is in line to take the floor in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday.

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Regular season review of Celtics-Mavericks

Despite beating Dallas twice in the regular season, Boston will need to do it four more times to raise Banner 18. On the eve of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, it’s time to look back at the two regular season matchups between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / 3 hours ago

Bucks Reportedly Willing to Make Celtics Coach Highest Paid Assistant

In Joe Mazzulla's first chance to build an NBA coaching staff, he assembled one of the best in the league, most notably adding Charles Lee and Sam Cassell.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / 12 minutes ago

Isaiah Thomas Says Kyrie Irving Is Better Than Jayson Tatum

Isaiah Thomas has been a beloved figure among Boston Celtics fans for years, but he has risked angering them with a take that has raised plenty of eyebrows.

Jayson Tatum News / Bleacher Report / 10 hours ago

Watch: 10 Minutes of Jayson Tatum's Best Buckets w/ the Boston Celtics

NBA News / FirstSportz / 6 hours ago

Luka Doncic dismisses beef rumors with Celtics Kristaps Porzingis ahead of NBA Finals showdown

The 2024 NBA Finals will feature two reunions between players and their former teams. Kyrie Irving will face his former team, the Boston Celtics, and Kristaps Porzingis will face the Dallas Mavericks, his team from 2019 to 2021.

Kristaps Porzingis News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Celtics C/F Kristaps Porzingis plans to play in Game 1 vs. Mavericks

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis, who has not played since April 29 because of a calf injury, plans to be available for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks.

NBA News / Fastbreak on FanNation / 1 hour ago

NBA Champion Calls Out Boston Celtics Fans Ahead Of Finals Matchup With Kyrie Irving

On June 6, the Boston Celtics will host the Dallas Mavericks for Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Massachusetts. The Finals features a matchup that contains a lot of stars, as Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis will all square off.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Former champ notes importance of Kristaps Porzingis to Celtics

Porzingis is expected to return to Joe Mazzulla's rotation for the upcoming NBA Finals after missing over a month due to a right soleus strain.

Injured Celtics big man on track to return for Game 1 of NBA Finals

Kyrie Irving feels remorse over his past behavior in Boston

Mavericks wing disagrees with 'underdog' tag entering NBA Finals

Magic Johnson breaks down three keys heading into NBA Finals

James Harden calls himself 'misunderstood' and 'underrated'

Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

NBA Finals props and picks: Get behind historic favorite Boston?

The Boston Celtics take on the surging, interesting, puzzling - and significant underdog - Dallas Mavericks as the NBA Finals begin Thursday night in Boston.

Boston Celtics News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

10 greatest Celtics in franchise history, ranked

The Boston Celtics are undoubtedly one of the most historic franchises in the NBA. Since their formation in the mid-1940s, the C’s have produced the most Hall of Famers, and the Celtics are looking to break their tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most championships in NBA history.

Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

Celtics’ Competition For Jrue Holiday Trade, Revealed

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday feels like he’s “supposed to be” where he’s at now, he didn’t expect it. Unlike former Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, this isn’t because he left them off his list of preferred trade destinations.

Magic Johnson News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Magic Johnson breaks down three keys heading into NBA Finals

As someone who played in nine NBA Finals, Johnson is as qualified as anyone to break down the factors that could determine the eventual champion.

Forgotten NBA stars from the merger to the Lottery era

The 'New York Knicks first-round picks' quiz

Derrick Jones Jr. News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

Mavericks wing disagrees with 'underdog' tag entering NBA Finals

The Celtics were the best team in the NBA in the regular season by a wide margin and have yet to be truly tested in the postseason. As such, they enter the finals as heavy favorites. But at least one Mavs player is confident in his team's chances to take down the juggernaut from Boston and claim the NBA title.

Six role players who could decide the 2024 NBA Finals

Jayson Tatum says Mavericks have been a ‘great fit’ for Kyrie Irving

Celtics open NBA Finals as favorites after 38 years

The highest-paid players for the 2023-24 NBA season

The 'Most three-pointers made in one postseason' quiz

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / 0 minutes ago

Zach Lowe Lists 5 Best Players In The NBA: Tatum Is 6th-8th

ESPN's Zach Lowe is a big admirer of Jayson Tatum, but last week on his Lowe Post podcast, he stated the Boston Celtics superstar is not a top-five player in the NBA.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / 2 minutes ago

Boston Celtics Rumors: C’s Have the Urge to Add 11-Year Head Coach Amid Charles Lee’s Departure

The Boston Celtics are preparing for the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, but that’s not the only piece of business that they have to take care of.

Boston Celtics News / FanNation NBA Draft / 1 hour ago

NBA Mock Draft: Boston Celtics Nab High Ceiling Project Guard

The 2024 NBA Draft is right around the corner and is full of mixed reviews. While many do not like the crop of prospects, especially if a team is in a position to hunt for a franchise cornerstone at the top, the group is littered with future NBA contributors.