The 2024 NBA Finals are set - featuring the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, both teams looking to end significant championship droughts.
The Celtics haven't won a title since 2008, while the Mavericks' last triumph was in 2011. Both teams are eager to seize this opportunity and claim the coveted championship.
- Teams: Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks
- Dates: June 6 – June 23, 2024
- Locations: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts and American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
- How to Watch: ESPN, ABC
- Odds: NBA at BetOnline
NBA Finals 2024 Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Location |
| 1 | June 6, 2024 | 20:30 | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| 2 | June 9, 2024 | 20:00 | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| 3 | June 12, 2024 | 20:30 | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| 4 | June 14, 2024 | 20:30 | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| 5* | June 17, 2024 | 20:30 | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| 6* | June 20, 2024 | 20:30 | American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX |
| 7* | June 23, 2024 | 20:00 | TD Garden, Boston, MA |
| *If necessary |
Boston Celtics Post-Season Review
Boston entered the season as favorites, aiming to avenge their 2022 Finals loss and their 2023 Eastern Conference Finals exit.
They finished the regular season with an impressive 64-18 record, earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers are tied for the most NBA championships, each with 17 titles.
Playoff Journey
- First Round: Defeated Miami Heat 4-1
- Highlight: Jayson Tatum's triple-double in Game 1
- Conference Semi-Finals: Overcame Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1
- Highlight: Dominant performances by Tatum
- Conference Finals: Swept Indiana Pacers 4-0
- Highlight: Contributions from Tatum, Brown, and White
Key Players
- Jayson Tatum: Leading scorer and MVP candidate
- Jaylen Brown: Consistent high scorer
- Derrick White: Key role player
Dallas Mavs Post-Season Review
The Mavericks capitalized on the chemistry between Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, finishing the regular season with a 50-32 record, tied for sixth-best in the NBA.
Playoff Journey
- First Round: Defeated LA Clippers 4-2
- Highlight: Doncic's 33 points and 13 rebounds in Game 1
- Conference Semi-Finals: Beat Oklahoma City Thunder 4-2
- Highlight: Doncic's dominant performances in Games 5 and 6
- Conference Finals: Won against Minnesota Timberwolves 4-1
- Highlight: Doncic and Irving's 36 points each in Game 5
Key Players
- Luka Doncic: Central figure and top performer
- Kyrie Irving: Crucial scoring and playmaking partner
Betting Analysis
Series Odds
| Team | Odds |
| Boston | -228 |
| Dallas | +198 |
Key Betting Picks
- Celtics to Win Series (-228): Boston's depth, regular season performance, and head-to-head wins over Dallas make them the favorites.
- Jayson Tatum for Finals MVP: Averaging 26.0 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 5.9 assists, Tatum's performance is pivotal for Boston's success.
Proposition Bets for Game 1
As usual BetOnline has an array of game 1 props including:
| Proposition Bet | Option | Odds |
| Largest lead in game O/U 17.5 | Over (17.5) | -112 |
| Under (17.5) | -117 | |
| Team to Score Last | BOS | -108 |
| DAL | -121 | |
| BOS to make their first shot attempt | Yes | +100 |
| No | -132 | |
| First shot of the game made | Yes | -105 |
| No | -127 | |
| DAL to make their first shot attempt | Yes | +104 |
| No | -139 | |
| Will there be Overtime | Yes | +1006 |
| No | -5000 | |
| Both teams to Score 100+ | Yes | -164 |
| No | +125 | |
| Both teams to Score 110+ | Yes | +369 |
| No | -589 |
The NBA Finals 2024 promise a thrilling matchup. With Boston's consistent dominance and Tatum's stellar postseason form, the Celtics are poised to capture their first championship since 2008.