NBA: Luka Doncic not only sent the Timberwolves packing from the playoffs, but he also ended the night early for one overzealous Minnesota fan.
The NBA Finals begin on Friday morning AEST as the Boston Celtics face the Dallas Mavericks for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.
Get on Board the NBA Finals | Dallas Mavericks v Boston Celtics | Every game of the NBA Finals LIVE on ESPN, available via Kayo.The Mavericks, on the other hand, have enjoyed a remarkable rise after tanking last season to miss the play-in tournament. They had already made a high-risk play, trading for Kyrie Irving at the trade deadline last year.
Tactically, there’s a key difference between the two sides. The Celtics are all about the three-pointers, while the Mavs rely on the ball-handling and playmaking of superstar duo Doncic and Irving. How the two coaches approach the series – and mix things up between games – looks set to be a fascinating strategic tale.Doncic and Irving, the unique pairing of players who both love the ball and are used to running the show. Few thought the Mavs would be able to get them to work together.
Either way, it’s poised to be a stunning Finals series – and Aussie fans have two players to cheer on, with Dante Exum and Josh Green both role players for the Mavericks.
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