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Boston Celtics Kristaps Porzingis Feels Good About Game 3

The Boston Celtics were without starting center Kristaps Porzinigs for about five weeks this postseason. In Round 1 against the Miami Heat, he suffered a right calf strain that kept him sidelined through the next two rounds.

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5 Major Lessons We Learned After Celtics Defeat Mavericks In Game 2

The Boston Celtics have taken care of business at home, holding a strong 2-0 series lead against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite 32 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists by Luka Doncic, the Celtics had five players in double-digit scoring led by Jrue Holiday who posted 26 points and 11 rebounds.

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Jrue Holiday Is Currently Outperforming Kyrie Irving In Almost Every Category

Jrue Holiday is currently outperforming Kyrie Irving in almost every statistical category through the first two games of the NBA Finals. While Irving, known for his clutch performances and scoring prowess, has struggled to find his rhythm, Holiday has been a standout player for the Boston Celtics.

Travis Scott Wears "Celtics" Jordan Jumpman Jacks at NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 2-0 series lead over Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals on Sunday night. The whole country is starting to feel green (either in a good or bad way), and that includes Travis Scott.

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2024 NBA Finals MVP Tracker: Jayson Tatum Is Favorite Despite Being Third Leading Scorer On The Celtics

The Boston Celtics hold a strong 2-0 Finals lead against the Dallas Mavericks following an excellent 105-98 victory in Game 2. With the Celtics firmly in control of the series and heading to Dallas for Games 3 and 4, we have collected the Finals MVP tracker based on the player's performances over the first two games of the NBA Finals.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / 3 minutes ago

10 Best Minimum Contracts Free Agents For The Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics are back in the NBA Finals, facing off against the Dallas Mavericks in an epic showdown. With their core players performing at a high level, the Celtics don't need to make major moves this offseason. However, adding a few cheap but effective players on minimum contracts could be the key to maintaining their competitive edge.

Derrick White News / CelticsBlog / 1 hour ago

Derrick White aka Mr. Reliable

When Boston needs someone to make a play, White is ready to answer the call. Derrick White throughout his Boston Celtics tenure has made a plethora of big-time plays on both sides of the court.

NBA News / Action Network / 4 minutes ago

Are the Mavericks worth betting on down 0-2 in NBA Finals?

Action Network's Matt Moore breaks down if the Mavericks are worth betting on down 0-2 in the NBA Finals.

NBA Finals Game 2 ends in bad beat for public

Updated Celtics vs. Mavericks NBA Finals series, MVP odds after Game 2

NBA Finals Game 3 odds: Mavericks open as 1.5-point favorites over Celtics

NBA News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Ex-Warriors GM drops eye-opening take on Celtics’ real MVP of NBA Finals

The Boston Celtics are two wins away from winning their first championship in 16 years. After years of falling short of the goal, Boston finally has the upper hand in the NBA Finals over the Dallas Mavericks.

Kyrie Irving News / Fadeaway World / 7 minutes ago

Kyrie Irving Lets Celtics Fans Know That Mavs Will Be Back In Boston For Game 5

The Dallas Mavericks now find themselves down 2-0 in the 2024 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, following a 105-98 loss on Sunday. While Celtics fans at the arena were jubilant after the game, Kyrie Irving let them know that the Mavericks will be back in Boston for Game 5.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 5 minutes ago

Celtics defense is fueling NBA Finals run

The Boston Celtics have held the Dallas Mavericks to under 100 points in both matchups to begin the NBA Finals and as a result are two wins away from claiming the title.

Celtics stars don't have to be at their best for team to win NBA title

Luka Doncic needs more help than supporting cast can give him against deep Celtics

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 10 minutes ago

Jayson Tatum deserves kudos for growth as a playmaker

Jayson Tatum has shot 12-of-41 (29 percent) from the field through the first two games of the NBA Finals. And yet, the Celtics are two wins away from raising Banner No. 18.

Former NBA Coach of the Year defends Jayson Tatum's team-first style of play

Celtics stars don't have to be at their best for team to win NBA title

Celtics' season-long sacrifice is key to shot at a championship

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Jrue Holiday News / Yardbarker / 0 minutes ago

How Jrue Holiday's veteran smarts won Game 2 for Celtics

Holiday's savvy kept the Celtics in position to win Game 2.

Watch: Jrue Holiday keeps Celtics afloat during first half of Game 2

Celtics' season-long sacrifice is key to shot at a championship

Celtics stars don't have to be at their best for team to win NBA title

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Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / 49 minutes ago

Celtics HC provides update on Kristaps Porzingis after Game 2 injury scare

Boston Celtics fans on Sunday held their collective breath when Kristaps Porzingis was pulled early from Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

Boston Celtics News / Fadeaway World / 29 minutes ago

Jrue Holiday Clarifies Take On Jaylen Brown Being Better Than Jayson Tatum

Boston Celtics' guard, Jrue Holiday got into the debate about who's better between Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown by agreeing with Jason Kidd, who named Brown as the No.

Boston Celtics News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Kendrick Perkins names unsung hero in Celtics’ NBA Finals dominance

The Boston Celtics are halfway there. After taking down Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks Sunday night in Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals, Boston needs just two more wins to raise banner No.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / 21 minutes ago

Luka Doncic denies knowing who owns after Game 2 exchange

Luka Doncic denies even knowing who owns Celtics following in-game exchange

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic gave the ultimate slight to Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck by refusing to acknowledge that he even knew his identity.

Celtics owner gets into it with Luka Doncic during Game 2

Watch: Luka Doncic defies injury report early in Game 2

Three turning points for the Celtics' Game 2 win in the NBA Finals

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Luka Doncic News / Hoops Wire / 7 minutes ago

NBA Finals: Celtics Hold Off Mavs, Win Ninth Straight; Luka Doncic Takes Blame

It’s the Boston Celtics’ world, the rest of us are just trying to survive in it. Now they have to take their act on the road. But they should feel pretty good in doing so — defeating the visiting Dallas Mavericks by a 105-98 count in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / 40 minutes ago

Al Horford Moves Ahead Of NBA Legend Dwight Howard On All-Time List

On Sunday evening, the Boston Celtics are playing the Dallas Mavericks (at home) for Game 2 of the NBA Finals. During the game, Al Horford made NBA history by moving ahead of Dwight Howard (1,473) for 18th on the all-time playoff rebounding list.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on SI / 1 hour ago

Boston Celtics Legend Makes Bold Statement Before NBA Finals Game 2

On Sunday evening, the Boston Celtics will host the Dallas Mavericks in Massachusetts for Game 2 of the NBA Finals. The Celtics can take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series with a victory.

Boston Celtics News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla reacts to Jeff Van Gundy rumor

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has his team in a familiar position: leading 1-0 in the NBA Finals, just as they did in 2022 under then-head coach Ime Udoka.

Jaylen Brown News / Boston Celtics on SI / 8 hours ago

Jaylen Brown Issues Challenge to Celtics Fans for Game 2 of NBA Finals: 'We Need Everybody'

Teams that win the first two games of the NBA Finals at home have gone on to lift the Larry O'Brien Trophy 84.4% of the time (27-5). The chance to move halfway to his first championship and help lead the Celtics to Banner 18 prompted Jaylen Brown to take an approach that ignited the loudest crowd at TD Garden last year.

Joe Mazzulla News / Hoops Wire / 2 minutes ago

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla Answers Question About Finals Coaches By Saying, ‘I Wonder How Many Are Christian Coaches’

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was asked if he thinks about how he and Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd are both Black and going head-to-head in the NBA Finals, but Mazzulla had little to offer on that particular topic.