[NBC Sports Boston] - 2024 NBA Finals simulation predicts high-scoring Celtics-Mavs series - Basketball - Boston Celtics news - NewsLocker (2024)

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 champion Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. The Mavs are led by two game-changing superstars in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving but also boast an underrated supporting cast led by trade deadline picku

[Mass Live] - Celtics best player? So far in Finals, it isn’t Brown or Tatum | Vautour

Jason Kidd has been wrong. In the NBA Finals, the Celtics best player hasn't been Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum.

[Fadeaway World] - Young Celtics Fan Trolls Luka Doncic Before Game 2

A young Celtics fan trolled Luka Doncic after getting a selfie with him.

[Fansided: Hardwood Houdini] - Before Celtics-Mavs Game 2, Adam Silver tabbed Seattle and Las Vegas expansion cities

Before Game 2 of the NBA Finals series between the Boston Celtics (2-0) and Dallas Mavericks, Adam Silver revealed the Association's plan to add expansion teams

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[Sports Illustrated] - Jrue Holiday's 'Championship DNA' Rubbing Off on Celtics

Considering the stage, it's fair to label Sunday's performance as Jrue Holiday's best with the Celtics. Factor in the significance of teams that win the first t

[USA Today: Hoops Hype] - Jayson Tatum: 'Why would I let my ego or my need to score get in the way?'

NBA TV: “I’ve been here before and we didn’t win. We’re so close to what we’re trying to accomplish. Why would I let my ego or my need to score get in the way of that?” Jayson Tatum on his playmaki…

[Mass Live] - Jayson Tatum continues as rare breed of star in Celtics’ Game 2 win

Jayson Tatum struggled from the field in the Celtics' Game 2 win over the Mavericks, but it was clear he was still impacting the game.

Jayson Tatum Shares Hilarious Reaction to Shooting Questions as Boston Celtics Take Commanding 2-0 Series Lead vs. Mavs

The Boston Celtics are inching closer to their dream of winning their 18th NBA championship after clinching Game 2 from the Dallas Mavericks. While the contest was tougher than what anyone expected, it was a testament to just how strong the roster Joe Muzzalla has built compared to the rest of the league.

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[Mass Live] - Jrue Holiday clarifies surprise comment on Celtics stars after Game 2

Jrue Holiday thought his comments on Saturday about Jaylen Brown were taken out of context.

[Mass Live] - Celtics earn Kristaps Porzingis luxury amid injury concerns

Kristaps Porzingis was generally upbeat when talking about tweaking his leg after the Game 2 win over the Mavericks.

[Total Pro Sports] - Luka Doncic Joins Elite Company With NBA Finals Triple-Double Despite Mavericks Game 2 Loss

The Dallas Mavericks faced a tough setback in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, falling short against the Boston Celtics with a final score of 105-98. Nevertheless, the Mavericks’ All-NBA guard Luka Doncic rose above the adversity by achieving his first NBA Finals triple-double. This achievement not only marked a personal milestone for Doncic but …

[NBC Sports] - Mavericks vs. Celtics NBA Finals Game 2: Five takeaways, analysis, stats from Jrue Holiday’s big night

Luka Doncic was brilliant but Dallas needs to get the man some help.

[Boston Sports Journal] - Karalis: Jason Kidd tried a mind trick. It backfired and became the most unselfish night two superstars could have

Instead of drawing Boston’s superstars into an ego-driven manhood measuring contest, Tatum and Brown had one of their most unselfish nights as a duo, racking up 19 combined assists. And when those guys are passing, someone else is going to be scoring. On this night, it was Jrue Holiday.

[Fansided: Hardwood Houdini] - Kristaps Porzingis is dying to help the Boston Celtics close the door on the Mavs

Kristaps Porzingis doesn't want the Boston Celtics to finish the job without him against the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. During a Game 2 in which Boston

[CLNS Media Network: CLNS] - Late Block Seals Celtics Game 2 Win as Championship Sits Two Wins Away

The Celtics travel to Dallas two wins from a championship despite shooting under 26% from three and Kristaps Porzingis hurting late.

[Total Pro Sports] - Shaquille O’Neal’s Words of Wisdom Fall Flat With Jaylen Brown After JB Heads Celtics’ Record-Breaking Scoring Effort

The Boston Celtics have taken a commanding lead in the NBA Finals after winning Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks. Jaylen Brown was a key figure in this success, and before the game, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd praised Brown highly. Kidd’s endorsem*nt of Brown became a focal point of discussion, especially when Brown joined …

[Total Pro Sports] - Injury Concerns Arise for Kristaps Porzingis after Celtics Game 2 Win, Joe Mazzulla Shrugs Off Worries

After five weeks of frustration nursing a strained right calf, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis finally returned to action in the Celtics’ Game 1 win. In his first game back, Porzingis stunned everyone with his devastating play. However, before the Celtics secured another victory in Game 2, a scary moment raised concerns about Porzingis’ injury. …

[Total Pro Sports] - “They’ll Lose the Series”- Former NBA Player Cautions Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Against Individual Focus

The Dallas Mavericks may be trailing in the NBA Finals series by 2-0, but their head coach, Jason Kidd, has stirred up controversy by calling Boston Celtics’ star Jaylen Brown the best player on the team. This declaration has fueled the competitive fire as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown strive for their first title together. …

[Yahoo Sports] - 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.

[ClutchPoints] - Mavericks’ Luka Doncic admits what’s to blame for brutal Game 2 loss to Celtics

There were a lot of question marks in the Dallas Mavericks system amid their Game 2 loss. Whether it was their defensive execution, getting better spacing for players in Jason Kidd’s system to thrive, or anything else, none of them were answered by in-game adjustments. The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, had multiple guys […] The post appeared first on .

[Total Pro Sports] - TD Garden Makes Surprising Move to Rile Celtics Fans Further Against Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving’s taunt to the Boston Celtics fans following Game 1 of the NBA Finals backfired on him as the Cs displayed his quote before the second game to rile up the TD Garden crowd. Before Game 2 began, a picture of Irving was displayed on the jumbotron along with his press conference quote after …

[USA Today: Celtics Wire] - Boston Celtics alum Daren Daye talks career vs. Los Angeles Lakers, more with Michael Cooper

Once, these two hardly spoke at all, at least on the court.

[NESN] - Kristaps Porzingis Dismisses Injury Concerns After Tweaking Leg In Game 2

Kristaps Porzingis did his best to reassure Boston Celtics fans following a Game 2 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night at TD Garden. Porzingis appeared to tweak his leg after he stumbled and fell awkwardly while battling for a rebound with Mavericks forward P.J. Washington midway through the fourth quarter. The 7-foot-2 center […]

[NBA] - Jrue's Double-Double Helps C's Double Finals Lead Over Mavs

BOSTON – Jrue Holiday is the only member of this Celtics team who has experienced what it takes to win an NBA championship. “I'm a utility guy. I'll do whatever,” Holiday said.

[Locked On Celtics] - Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks, take 2-0 Finals lead behind defense, Jrue Holiday

The Celtics followed the same game plan and got a similar result in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, letting Luka Doncic get his, making Kyrie Irving inefficient, a...

[Total Pro Sports] - Jayson Tatum Is on Silent Mission After Media Narrative Leaves Mama Tatum “Very Upset”

A lot has been spoken about the Celtics before the NBA Finals. Given their route to the Finals, much of their hard work has been discredited. The negativity surrounding the Boston side upset Jason Tatum’s mother, but the forward has remained silent. During a recent episode of “The Bill Simmons Show,” the issue of outside …

[Sportskeeda] - "I'm going Brad Stevens"- Former GM Bob Myers hails Celtics executive's consecutive hits for team success, names him Finals MVP

The Boston Celtics have extended their series lead against the Dallas Mavericks after a 105-98 romp in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

[NESN] - Luka Doncic is ALL BY HIMSELF! || Hold My Banner Ep.19

In this episode of Hold My Banner, we analyze the Celtics ugly but fulfilling Game 2 Finals win. Travis Thomas and Producer Ountae Campbell can see that Luka...

[NBC Sports Boston] - POSTGAME POD: C's TWO WINS from Banner 18 after securing homecourt advantage in Game 2

The Celtics are two wins away from bringing home their NBA-record 18th championship after holding off the Mavericks, 105-98, to take a 2-0 series lead as the...

[heavy.] - Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Gives 3-Word Update on Kristaps Porzingis Injury

Two games into a return from injury, Kristaps Porzingis suffered another setback in the Boston Celtics' Game Two win over the Dallas Mavericks. The post appeared first on .