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The Celtics handled the Cavs even with an off-night for superstar Jayson Tatum. The Mavericks, also with a struggling star, were blown out.
The Athletic NBA Staff12
Could this be the start of the next great NBA rivalry?
Tim Cato and Anthony Slater41
Dallas' decisive playoff win over the Clippers was a showcase for a revamped roster that is built to win now — and later.
Tim Cato146
The Mavericks' star, in his most hobbled state, showed in Game 5 that he may have solved the Clippers' defense.
Tim Cato30
Check out some of the action this month in these photos you might have missed.
Jeff Maillet13
LA and Dallas are all tied up at 2-2. What questions remain in the games ahead?
Tim Cato and Law Murray18
Did Jason Kidd make the wrong lineup decision? Did Luka Dončić not assert himself enough? In truth, Dallas' Game 4 loss had many culprits.
Tim Cato48
Minnesota found an unexpected helping hand, Dallas got a boost from its non-stars and Indiana's star did his thing.
The Athletic NBA Staff68
When Dončic hit his final shot over James Harden, he screamed. The shot and the scream are quintessential to who the Mavs' leader is.
Tim Cato85
Luka Dončić and the Mavs were unprepared for the Clippers' defensive scheme in Game 1. What did LA do well, and what must change in Game 2?
Tim Cato17
Given a golden opportunity to jump ahead with Clippers star Kawhi Leonard injured, the Mavericks instead took a half to wake up.
Tim Cato27
Luka Dončić, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić were named finalists for the 2024 NBA.
John Hollinger and Alex Andrejev140
There's a lot different about this Mavs team since they played the Clippers in 2021, but the biggest change can be summed up in three words.
Tim Cato22
We asked a scout, a coach and a team executive to predict the outcomes of the matchups that are already set.
Josh Robbins and Sam Amick163
The Tatum-Brown core will always have doubters until they get over the hump. Is this the year it finally happens for Boston?
John Hollinger265
You can build an All-Star team of players who aren’t qualified for awards this season, but here's how I think ballots should break down.
John Hollinger406
Will Kawhi Leonard suit up for Game 1? How will Luka Dončić fare against Ivica Zubac this time around? We look at these storylines and more.
Tim Cato and Law Murray62
The league set all-time highs in total and average attendance, in the percentage of capacity teams sold seats for and for sellouts.
Mike Vorkunov136
Dončić's MVP candidacy, worthily constructed all season, has been noticeable as the Mavericks have won 16 of their last 18 games.
Tim Cato93
With two of the league's best shot makers on their side, these Mavericks feel they can overcome any obstacle in their path.
Tim Cato76
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