NBA Finals Preview: Celtics vs. Mavericks

Episode 057 - Jun. 05, 2024

Let's give a full preview of the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Celtics and the Mavericks. First, I will set the stage with summaries on the very different paths that Dallas (1:11) and Boston (6:13) took to reach this year's Finals. Then, I will run through six key things to watch for that could decide the outcome of the series, starting with Kristaps Porzingis' health and effectiveness (8:09), who wins the battle between number two options with Kyrie and Brown (16:15), how the Celtics guards Luka and who guards Luka (24:47), Boston's late game execution and clutch time performance (31:34), if Dallas' swing guys can continue to perform at a high level (36:57), and the head coaching battle (41:40). Then, of course, I will give my formal series prediction and justification (46:41). Lastly, I will take a look at what a Finals win (53:35) and loss (1:05:21) would mean for the Mavs and what a win (1:06:40) and loss (1:15:44) would mean for the Celtics.