Event THE 2024 NBA CHAMPIONSHIP! The Boston Celtics vs The Dallas Mavericks!

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Who will win and in how many games?

Poll closed Jun 11, 2024.

  1. Celtics in 4

    2 vote(s)
    9.1%

  2. Celtics in 5

    4 vote(s)
    18.2%

  3. Celtics in 6

    3 vote(s)
    13.6%

  4. Celtics in 7

    3 vote(s)
    13.6%

  5. Mavericks in 7

    2 vote(s)
    9.1%

  6. Mavericks in 6

    5 vote(s)
    22.7%

  7. Mavericks in 5

    1 vote(s)
    4.5%

  8. Mavericks in 4

    2 vote(s)
    9.1%
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  1. e_blazer

    e_blazer Rip City Fan

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    What a difference a series can make. At the end of the WCF, many people were calling Luka the best player in the league. Not so much anymore.
     
    e_blazer, Jun 13, 2024
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    He's single-handedly keeping them semi-competitive. Luka is clearly better than anyone on Boston's roster, but Boston has five guys comparable to Dallas's #2's (Kyrie) overall impact. Add in the fact that they're switchable from 1 through 5 (likely one of the most unique teams ever in that respect), and he's at a severe disadvantage on both ends of the floor.
     
    handiman, Jun 13, 2024
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    Agreed 100%. It's a team game and Boston is very good.

    Connor McDavid is showing the same thing in the NHL, with his Oilers about to lose, too.
     
    Ed O, Jun 14, 2024
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    Luka was the best player in the NBA during the Minnesota series. He sliced and diced Conley, Edward's Gobert, and Towns was taking a nap.

    against Boston ?? Holiday & White are pests. Tatum & Brown are both physically gifted 2-way players. Horford, Porzingus, Tillman patrol the rim. Even Doogie Hauser gets his slap happy on.

    Boston is playing very good team defense. When the Timberwolves did adjust the gravity towards Luka, Kyrie took over with All-Star scoring.

    Not saying it's Irving's fault the Mavs can't beat Boston. What I'm saying is the earth was flat during the WCF. The court has definitely been rounded by the Celtics defense.
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    ok, maybe pumped was the wrong verb. Mavs fans look like it's a casual Friday night basketball game. Getting down 3-0 drained the life out of Mavs fans
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    there's a bunch of green in the Dallas arena. Boston fans trying to sabotage the Maverick mojo
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    Dallas up a dozen after 1
    both teams played hard
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    Celtics can't do anything right. Mavs up 18. Coach Mazzulla needs a timeout to straighten things up
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    Pritchard is 1-15 in the Finals
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    Luka feeling it, he's up to 18. Mavs up 20. Boston calls another timeout
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    Celtics aren't even trying.
     
    Chris Craig, Jun 14, 2024
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    frantic Mavs defense paying off. The Celtics still struggling. 31 & 25% shooting
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    Boston wants to win at home
     
    Chris Craig, Jun 14, 2024
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    Boston just wants the gentlemen sweep
     
    Quatro44, Jun 14, 2024
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    Dante Exum was the missing ingredient.

    Mavs in 7
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    I hope Paul George is Steven A's permanent replacement when PG retires
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    No team has ever come back from being down 0-3. It won't start now.
     
    Chris Craig, Jun 14, 2024
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    Coach Mazzulla trying to set a Finals record for timeouts called in a game.
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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    Jrue Holiday 5 turnovers, posted a -38

    the Blazers #14 rookie will be incredible, Cronin is a genius
     
    Whyachi, Jun 14, 2024
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