THE 2024 NBA FINALS: Dallas Mavericks vs Boston Celtics

[Melonhead]

TLDR; Mavs are the greatest and the schedule is at the bottom of the post

I mean what else is there to say? We're looking at the one of the biggest single season turnarounds in NBA history. We've collectively said get Luka some defensive size around him and a rim runner and he will go to work. Well, we got that and more. An unforgettable special run. But its not over yet, time to finish the job!

I'm going to link thespiralgoeson post because its absolutely worth a read, and we have a week until game 1 so what else are you doing anyway:

https://www.dallas-mavs.com/vb/showthread.php?t=40764

As of now, we have thespiralgoeson and MFFL attending a finals game so send them good vibes and help get the team a win!

Couple of stats that I liked:

Dereck Lively first guy to finish a series shooting 100% fg (16/16)

Luka first player to lead the entire playoffs (up to the finals) in points, rebounds, and assists

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are the first starting backcourt to each have at least 30 points in the same game 4 times in a postseason in the last 50 years

Second 5 seed to ever make the finals (Bubble Heat in 2020)

Only the Lakers and Rockets have ever beat three 50 win teams in a postseason. Mavs have beat 3 of the top 4 seeds to reach the finals.

NBA FINALS SCHEDULE
Game 1: Thurs June 6 @ 7:30ct
Game 2: Sunday June 9 @ 7:00ct
Game 3: Wed June 12 @ 7:30ct
Game 4: Friday June 14 @ 7:30ct
Game 5: Monday June 17 @ 7:30ct
Game 6: Thurs June 20 @ 7:30ct
Game 7: Sunday June 23 @ 7:00ct

GO MAVS!!

[Thespiralgoeson]

The Mavs are huge underdogs in this series, make no mistake. All the numbers, all the odds, and basically everything logical tells me the Celtics are the better team and should win this series.

But you know what? We have Luka Doncic, they dont. Fuck' em. Mavs in 7.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Yeah but the old rule is to bet on the hottest team at the end of the season. We were that team.

We defend. We score. We rebound. We have length.

We don't have a great bench which is why I hope Hardy plays a slightly bigger role.

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Good grief, Luka still bleeding from his knee after game 5. That boy needs some rest.

And did you see Finley grab the beer away from Luka? Like, is that really a thing where he isn't allowed to drink beer? lol.

[EricaLubarsky]

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7o4hRbs...M3N3Fna3Q3Zw==

[MFFL]

2019: Lakers miss playoffs
2020: Lakers title

2021: Warriors miss playoffs
2022: Warriors title

2023: Mavs miss playoffs
2024: ?

[MFFL]

And

2021-22: Warriors beat the Suns on Christmas. Result: Won the NBA Finals.

2022-23: Nuggets beat the Suns on Christmas. Result: Won the NBA Finals.

2023-24: Mavericks beat the Suns on Christmas. Result: ???

[ShaggyDirk]

Mavs in 5

[tap2390]

Mavs in 6. LFG!

MJ -> Kobe -> Lebron -> Luka

[Scoobay]

Here's to hoping that a Mavs championship will bring old members back on to celebrate. Come on back Kg Vet, Smiles, Fluid41, Underdog, maledan50, sike, etc...