Celtics Cruise Past Mavericks in NBA Finals, 2-0 Lead Amidst Heated Playoffs and Upcoming Draft Speculation
The Boston Celtics took another step towards their 18th NBA championship title, downing the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in the series. Sunday's match garnered massive attention, with the Celtics-Mavericks matchup on ABC averaging 12,063,000 viewers, peaking at 14,106,000 viewers at 10 ET, marking a 10% increase from Game 1.
This season's playoff showdown has been nothing but thrilling for fans, and the Celtics' dominating performance has given them a significant edge against the Mavericks. Jrue Holiday led the Celtics in scoring with 26 points in Game 2 on Sunday, but he credited Jayson Tatum, who assisted on seven of his 11 made field goals, demonstrating the team's camaraderie and strong offense.
Playoff Highlights and Scores
Basketball enthusiasts have been getting their daily dose of NBA updates, scores, news, and highlights from various sources. ESPN and the official NBA website are prominent sources of information for everything happening in the league, including standings, stats, trades, and rumors. NBA (@NBA) on Twitter has also been actively sharing the latest news, scores, highlights, and more from the world of basketball.
Fans can now check live scores for every 2023-24 NBA season game on ESPN. The website provides in-depth information, including box scores, video highlights, play breakdowns, and updated odds. Additionally, the NBA on ESPN, NBA Scores, and NBA News sections offer detailed updates on the playoffs, games, standings, and team news.
NBA Teams, Free Agents, and the 2024 NBA Draft
As the playoffs heat up, several teams are eyeing potential free agents. The Oklahoma City Thunder have expressed interest in New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein, labeling them as a "top threat" to acquire the 25-year-old. James Wiseman, a recent 2nd Overall Pick, is reportedly set to become a free agent, triggering tension among the teams looking to secure his services.
Notably, the Los Angeles Lakers recently reached out to UConn's Dan Hurley to fill their coaching vacancy, but initially had "minimal" contact with ESPN analyst JJ Redick, according to NBA rumors. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the dynamic duo behind the Celtics' strong offense, are likely to play a significant role in the team's postseason success.
Just over two weeks away from the NBA Draft, anticipation is building as teams and fans speculate over possible picks. This year's draft class has been labeled by some experts as "one of the worst draft classes in years." However, according to a recent 2024 NBA Mock Draft, teams are considering top college basketball prospects such as Rob Dillingham, Reed Sheppard, and Zach Edey.
Considering the ever-evolving nature of the NBA playoffs, coupled with uncertainties of the draft and various free agency moves, this postseason has been filled with unexpected twists and turns. One thing remains certain - only time will tell which team emerges victorious and secures their place in the NBA championship history books.
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