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The overlooked strength that has Boston three wins from an NBA title
Boston is the prototype for modern NBA offenses. But the franchise sits three wins from banner 18 by dominating in one of basketball's core tenets.
Ranking the title teams since 1999
Kevin Pelton updated his NBA champion rankings and projected where the Celtics or Mavs fall.
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CELTICS TAKE GAME 1
Lockdown defense, 3s and a unicorn: Game 1 revealed Boston's blueprint
With a stifling defense and the return of their game-changing big man, Boston did what it was built for in a near-perfect Finals opener.
Biggest takeaways of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between Boston and Dallas
Our NBA insiders break down their biggest takeaways from the Game 1.
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE DRAFT
JUNE 26-27 ON ESPN NETWORKS
Who's rising, falling ahead of the NBA draft? We updated our top 100 rankings
From a top-10 pick who's injured to the Lakers' coaching news, here's how the player rankings have been impacted.
Best international prospects in the draft: Bios, stats and scouting reports
From the stats that stand out to surprise facts, get to know more about Alex Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher and more.
ROUGH START FOR THE MAVERICKS
Stephen A: Kyrie 'didn't seem ready' in Game 1 vs. Celtics
OFFSEASON BUZZ
Offseason sleeper teams: How the Bulls, Blazers, Jazz, Pelicans and Spurs could make big moves
Chicago, led by Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, is one of a handful of teams in prime position to be busy this summer.
TRENDING IN THE NBA
'What's Up Doc?': Dirk Nowitzki recites Shaquille O'Neal's verse from 1993 single
Dirk Nowitzki was one of the biggest fans of Shaquille O'Neal's music career -- and proved it on Shaq's podcast.
LAKERS PURSUING HURLEY
The five biggest questions surrounding the potential Dan Hurley-Lakers pairing
Here's what we know so far -- and what it could mean for the future of LeBron, Bronny and the future of the Lakers franchise.
Stephen A. isn't confident Dan Hurley will make the Lakers better
ANDSCAPE
Class of 2025 No. 1 A.J. Dybantsa sees his future at Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Lifelong Celtics fan and Boston native has impressed superstars Jayson Tatum and Jayson Brown.
SPORTS BETTING
How did the series odds shift after Celtics' dominant Game 1?
Top Headlines
- Basketball HOF forward Walker dies at age of 84
- 'No panic' for Mavericks ahead of G2 vs. Celtics
- Brown: 'No reaction' to Kidd's 'best' Celtic remark
- Lawyer: Porter treated for addiction to gambling
- Porzingis' 'monster' return keys Celts' G1 blowout
- Sources: Lakers brass met with Hurley on Friday
- Mock draft: A new No. 1, Bronny on rise
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