This an interesting clip on Doris Burke's take on the Boston-Mavs matchup on Rich Eisen's show. She mentions a couple of things others don't - Kleber's return and the Mavs chemistry and toughness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgVKFwgZ8-8
BTW, Doris will be making the call along with Mike Breen as the two main announcers for the final. Doris breaks another barrier here as the first woman to call a men's final
Several pundits picking Mavs - probably 60-40 in favor of Boston, but several good reasons to think this will be a good series.
Mavs clearly faced the better teams. In fact, they have beaten three 50-win teams to get where they are - better than all but four other NBA finalists. Boston didn't face a 50-win team, and those teams they faced had injured players.
Mavs have the best single player - maybe the best two players, and Boston having the best collection of 5-out talent
Mavs showing a slightly better defense statistically and Boston showing a slightly better offense
Big question regarding how Boston guards Kyrie, and how Dallas plays it centers (assuming KP plays)
Kleber's recovery and Lively's development can't be overstated in regard to Dallas lineup possibilities.
For those interested Jason Timpf at Hoops Tonight (Youtube) will have several videos starting Saturday on the Boston-Dallas matchup
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgVKFwgZ8-8
BTW, Doris will be making the call along with Mike Breen as the two main announcers for the final. Doris breaks another barrier here as the first woman to call a men's final
Several pundits picking Mavs - probably 60-40 in favor of Boston, but several good reasons to think this will be a good series.
Mavs clearly faced the better teams. In fact, they have beaten three 50-win teams to get where they are - better than all but four other NBA finalists. Boston didn't face a 50-win team, and those teams they faced had injured players.
Mavs have the best single player - maybe the best two players, and Boston having the best collection of 5-out talent
Mavs showing a slightly better defense statistically and Boston showing a slightly better offense
Big question regarding how Boston guards Kyrie, and how Dallas plays it centers (assuming KP plays)
Kleber's recovery and Lively's development can't be overstated in regard to Dallas lineup possibilities.
For those interested Jason Timpf at Hoops Tonight (Youtube) will have several videos starting Saturday on the Boston-Dallas matchup
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