Boston, Massachusetts.- The 2024 NBA Finals return to the TD Garden this Monday, June 17, when the Boston Celtics will try to appeal to their home field to beat the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5, a victory that would secure their first title in 16 years.
The Massachusetts franchise was defeated by the Texas franchise last Friday in the fourth game of the series, thanks to the outstanding performance of Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and company. With their victory at the American Airlines Center, the Mavs revived and forced Game 5 in the 2024 NBA Finals, in which they must once again overcome the Celtics, who have a 3-1 lead.
A victory would give Boston its first Larry O’Brien trophy since the 2007-2008 season, which would place it as the most winning team in the NBA alone, since it currently shares first place with the Los Angeles Lakers, both with 17 titles in their showcases.
The Mavericks need the support of their team
If the Mavericks want to become the 12th of 157 teams to force a Game 6 after being down 3-0, the supporting cast for Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic will have to keep it up. Dereck Lively II, for example, stood out with a three-pointer for the first time in his career and accumulated 12 rebounds, crucial for Dallas to outscore the Celtics 60-26 in the paint, where he scored another eight of his 11 points. .
“Everyone played with a lot of energy; We have to do the same in Game 5 in Boston,” Luka Doncic said in this regard.
The Boston Celtics will try to close the series at home and avoid being forced into a Game 6. The last time a team was swept 4-0 in a title playoff was in 2018, when LeBron James’ Cavaliers fell to the Warriors of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. However, this time, the Celtics have the opportunity to secure the championship in front of their home crowd and mark a milestone in franchise history.
Where to watch and when is Game 5 Celtics vs Mavericks of the NBA Final?
These are the important details of Game 5 Celtics vs Mavericks:
- Date and Time
- Date: Monday, June 17
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
Live broadcast
With the Celtics one victory away from being crowned champions and the Mavericks fighting to extend the series, Game 5 promises to be an exciting and decisive matchup in the historic rivalry between these two teams.
