The Boston Celtics took Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals in convincing fashion, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 107-89, to come to within three wins away from banner number 18.
The first game of this NBA Finals series was a demolition job. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s Dallas Mavericks may have had their own runs but the ones that the Boston Celtics produced were insurmountable.
The Boston Celtics are gearing up for an intense NBA Finals matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Boston seeks to win their first championship since 2008.
The "never meet your heroes" expression doesn't apply to Joe Mazzulla, who seemingly benefits from every time he meets his.
Boston Celtics news: Apart from some of the biggest superstars of the game going head-to-head in what should be a tremendous NBA Finals series, this will also be a showdown between two of the best tacticians in the NBA today.
The NBA, perhaps more than any other sports league, has always been driven by its superstar players. However, its history wouldn't be complete without the superstar coaches.
Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla certainly does not seem concerned about whether his team is ready for the added pressure of the NBA Finals.
NBA coaches have fielded questions from the media, from the mundane to the absurd, especially under the bright lights of the NBA Finals. For one moment
LeBron James loves basketball, not just because he's been very good at it for most of his life. If you've listened at all to his new podcast, Mind the Game, with JJ Redick it doesn't take long to realize King James is at his happiest when he's breaking down the little parts of a game that can make a big difference in the final score.
On Tuesday afternoon at the Auerbach Center, Kristaps Porzingis strolled to the podium, flashed an ear-to-ear smile, and confirmed reports that he is on track to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.
Unlike most head coaches in the league, Joe Mazzulla was able to lead the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals in just his second year on the job. To ensure that their momentum is maintained, the front office is expected to add Jeff Van Gundy to the coaching staff for next season.
Jason Kidd and Joe Mazzulla are going to be just the third pair of head black head coaches in NBA Finals history. With the Celtics and Mavericks set to
Jason Kidd has done a stellar job this postseason, in likely his best season as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. On Saturday at the Auerbach Center,
Boston Celtics fans are holding their collective breath on the health of star big man Kristaps Porzingis ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night.
Blake Griffin officially announced his retirement from basketball on Tuesday. The former first-overall pick last played for the Boston Celtics, with whom he spent the entire 2022-23 season.
Jeff Van Gundy looks like he may be winning the breakup with ESPN.
Mazzulla addressed the challenge of defending the Mavericks' lethal backcourt duo.
Everyone quietly understands that the Boston Celtics are favorites to win this year’s NBA Finals. Bookies have them as over the Dallas Mavericks. Even former players rave about the team’s chances after their impressive playoff performances.
To say Kyrie Irving isn't a well-liked figure among Boston Celtics fans would be an understatement and that fact has added some spice to the 2024 NBA Finals.
With a long wait for the NBA Finals begin, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla made it known that there is one narrative he will not delve into any further in the days before Game 1 arrives Thursday.
Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla let loose on Friday, giving a passionate defense of the team's superstar duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
Joe Mazzulla and his Boston Celtics earned a long break before the NBA Finals thanks to sweeping the Indiana Pacers. That long break means two things for Mazzulla and his team – more time to prepare and more time for their journey to a potential championship to be discussed.
The improbable story of Joe Mazzulla coaching the Boston Celtics will reach the NBA Finals. After Boston finished off a sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 on Sunday night, Mazzulla became the youngest head coach to lead a team to the NBA Finals since Bill Russell in 1969.
The Boston Celtics survived an uppercut to the chin in Game 1 against the Indiana Pacers. What happens if they get hit again?
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