Celtics swept Eastern Conference finals, Mavericks defeated Timberwolves in 5 games
Game 1 on June 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have shown potential as top-tier NBA players
Kristaps Porzingis expected to return for Mavericks
Kyrie Irving averaged 25.6 points, 5.2 assists, and 5 rebounds per game during regular season with Mavericks
Luka Doncic has been dominant since entering league in 2018
Luka Doncic vs. Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown matchup
The 2024 NBA Finals are set to begin on June 6, as the Boston Celtics face off against the Dallas Mavericks. This highly anticipated series will feature a dynamic duo matchup between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, as well as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Kristaps Porzingis is also expected to make his return to the court for the Mavericks after suffering a right calf strain in the first round.
The Celtics swept the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, while the Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games. Both teams have proven themselves as formidable opponents throughout this year's playoffs.
Luka Doncic has been dominant offensively since entering the league in 2018, and his performance in the NBA Finals could determine if he is considered the best player in the world. Kyrie Irving averaged 25.6 points, 5.2 assists, and 5 rebounds per game during the regular season with the Dallas Mavericks.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have also shown their potential as top-tier NBA players, leading the Celtics to victory in their previous playoff series. The coaching matchup between Jason Kidd and Joe Mazzulla is also a significant factor in this series.
Game 1 of the NBA Finals will be held on Thursday, June 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET and can be watched on ABC.
The Athletic is launching a new series of sports debates.
Two writers, David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson II, will discuss the NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics.
Luka Doncic’s performance in the NBA Finals could determine if he is considered the best player in the world.
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The authors are engaging in hyperbole when Thompson states 'If Luka wins the championship this year HE IS THE GREATEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME.' This is an example of an overstatement or exaggeration fallacy. They also use inflammatory rhetoric throughout the article, such as Aldridge's response to Thompson's exclamation points and Thompson's 'adult conversation thing' comment. However, these instances do not significantly impact the overall content of the article and do not detract from providing an informative analysis of the NBA Finals.
][Thompson]: If Luka wins the championship this year HE IS THE GREATEST PLAYER OF ALL TIME.[][
Aldridge: I am just loath to assign lasting value to any one series, even a championship series.
