Impact This has been the expectation for several days after Porzingis was able to take part in scrimmages at Boston's practices. There's no word on any restrictions for now, but there could be more clarity over the next 24 hours.
JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE
BOSTON CELTICS 15-3 · 2ND IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
15-3 · 2ND IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game at Bulls · Sat 1:00AM
BOS -11.5 TOTAL 243.5
Kristaps Porzingis - Says he will play Porzingis (calf) said he will play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against Dallas, Souichi Terada of The Springfield Republican reports.
One intriguing matchup in the NBA Finals is the head coaches: Which team has the advantage? The Mavericks' Jason Kidd is far more experienced than Joe Mazzulla, the Celtics’ second-year coach. But is he better? I’m not sure of that.
JUNE 5 • BOSTON.COM
Celtics legend says Mavericks have 'two best' players, would take Kyrie Irving-Luka Doncic over jaylen brown, jayson tatum The ex-Celtics guard is still picking his former team to win the NBA Finals.
JUNE 5 • MASSLIVE.COM
Mavericks can topple favored Celtics in NBA Finals if Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving shine together
Dallas Mavericks co-stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving overwhelmed Minnesota in a clinching blowout in the Western Conference finalsJUNE 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brad Stevens doesn't seek credit, but his offseason moves are a big reason the Celtics are in the NBA Finals - The Boston Globe Last offseason, Stevens reshaped the roster in seismic trades for center Kristaps Porzingis and do-everything guard Jrue Holiday.
JUNE 5 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
2024 NBA Finals Game 1 Betting Picks: Boston Celtics Spread, Dallas Mavericks Player Props, & More | Deadspin.com These are our top betting picks and predictions for the NBA Finals matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics.
JUNE 5 • DEADSPIN.COM
Brian Robb: Joe Mazzulla faces unique conundrum with Kristaps Porzingis return A potentially rusty Kristaps Porzingis presents some tough questions for Joe Mazzulla in Game 1.
JUNE 5 • MASSLIVE.COM
'I trust Nick:' Meet the trainer, confidant, and right-hand man who has helped Jayson Tatum become a superstar - The Boston Globe Celtics athletic staff member Nick Sang is not your typical personal trainer. He and Tatum have a very special relationship.
JUNE 5 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Kristaps Porzingis trade, revisited: Full list of players, NBA Draft picks involved in Celtics deal for star big | Sporting News Canada The Celtics made a blockbuster trade to acquire Kristaps Porzingis last offseason but they had to deal a fan-favorite player to make it happ...
JUNE 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Boston hosts Dallas to start NBA Finals
The Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks to start the NBA FinalsJUNE 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The NBA Finals were too late for Dallas' Luka Doncic to watch as a kid. Now, he's in them
Luka Doncic didn’t stay up all night to watch NBA Finals games as a kidJUNE 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics-Mavericks: 10 biggest questions that will decide the NBA Finals | NBA.com Breaking down the biggest factors in the upcoming clash between Dallas and Boston for the 2023-24 NBA championship.
JUNE 5 • NBA.COM
2024 NBA Finals preview: Can the Celtics slow down Luka Doncic?
The Boston Celtics might be the favorites going into the NBA Finals, but the Dallas Mavericks have the talent to go the distance.JUNE 5
Colin Cowherd reveals top 10 players in NBA Finals between Mavericks, Celtics
Colin Cowherd delves through his top 10 players in the NBA Finals.JUNE 4
Celtics C/F Kristaps Porzingis plans to play in Game 1 vs. Mavericks Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis, who has not played since April 29 because of a calf injury, plans to be available for Game 1 of the...
JUNE 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Celtics C/F Kristaps Porzingis plans to play in Game 1 vs. Mavericks Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis, who has not played since April 29 because of a calf injury, plans to be available for Game 1 of the...
JUNE 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
The reflective side of Kyrie Irving has been front and center in run to NBA Finals with Mavs
Kyrie Irving is healthier and happier as he prepares to help lead the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals against the Boston CelticsJUNE 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Celtics stars Tatum and Brown feel better equipped to tackle 2nd chance in NBA Finals
Jaylen Brown has a $300 million contract, and Jayson Tatum is expected to get one, tooJUNE 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
A lot has changed for Joe Mazzulla since the last time the Celtics were in the NBA Finals - The Boston Globe Mazzulla was an assistant coach in 2022, when the Celtics lost to the Warriors in six games.
JUNE 4 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Patriots' Drake Maye Reveals Prediction For Celtics, Mavericks NBA Finals Patriots' Drake Maye spoke about meeting Celtics star Jayson Tatum and revealed who he thinks will win the NBA title.
JUNE 4 • NESN.COM
Celtics optimistic Kristaps Porzingis injury return will be seamless Kristaps Porzingis hasn't played in a game since April 29, so the Celtics have played plenty of basketball since then.
JUNE 4 • MASSLIVE.COM
Foster, Brothers, Davis and Capers headline 12 officials for NBA Finals between Celtics, Mavericks
Scott Foster, Tony Brothers, Marc Davis and James Capers are among the 12 game officials chosen to work the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas MavericksJUNE 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
