Mavericks to meet Celtics in NBA Finals showdown

The Dallas Mavericks,
appearing in the NBA Finals
for the first time since lifting
the trophy in 2011, face Boston
Celtics, who are chasing a
record 18th crown

Boston Celtics

JAYSON TATUM
Play-off averages
Points: 26.0
Assists: 5.9
Rebounds: 10.4
Field goal %: 44.2

Game Schedule
At Celtics:
Jun 6, 9, 17*, 23*
At Mavericks:
Jun 12, 14, 20*

LUKA DONCIC
Play-off averages
Play-off averages
Points: 28.8
Assists: 8.8
Rebounds: 9.6
Field goal %: 43.8

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Boston Celtics
Coach: Joe Mazzulla
2023-24 season
W64-L18 (1st)
Play-offs: First round
v Miami 4-1
Conference semi-finals
v Cleveland 4-1
Conference Finals
v Indiana 4-0

Best regular season
record in NBA. Aiming to
end 14-year title drought
after defeats in 2010
and 2022

HEAD-TO-HEAD:
All-time wins

Celtics 46
Mavericks 40

First play-off
clash. Celtics
on streak of four
successive wins
in regular
season

Western Conference
Dallas Mavericks
Coach: Jason Kidd

2023-24 season
W50-L32 (5th)
Play-offs: First round
v LA Clippers 4-2
Conference semi-finals
v Oklahoma 4-2
Conference Finals
v Minnesota 4-1

Eliminated each
of conference top four
seeds during play-offs
to secure third berth
in NBA Finals

*If required
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