ESPN's Stephen A. Smith predicted the winner of the 2024 NBA Championship.
On Thursday evening, the NBA Finals will begin with Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks in Massachusetts.
Smith: "I got the Dallas Mavericks pulling the upset and winning this series. I don't like them in a Game 7 in Boston. I like them in 6 in Dallas. Could they win a Game 7 in Boston? Sure. Could they lose in 7? Yes they could, but the greatness of Luka Doncic is something I think we gotta be prepared to behold."Through the first three rounds of the playoffs, they have defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwovles.
Despite being the fifth seed, the Mavs have two legitimate superstars in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.May 11, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates with Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game three of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center.
Irving won a title in 2016 with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he will be playing in his fourth career NBA Finals.Jun 5, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving during the NBA Finals Media Day at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports / Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports
The Celtics are the first seed in the Eastern Conference, and they defeated the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers in the first three rounds.
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