okay here's my midweek hot-take-free #nba finals content for ya
there's every reason to think this should be a good close series. No outcome would shock me except a sweep either way.
Specifically, both teams have the players to guard the other team's best guys at least reasonably well (with the "no one stops Luka" caveat).
there's a clear expectation among analysts and hoops heads that the BOS strategy will be to focus on stopping Kyrie above all. So watch for that in game 1
Via Eric Michael Garcia @EricMGarcia
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2h
The Dallas Mavericks are going to the Finals. Melania is checking her renegotiated prenup. Big day for Slovenians in America.
Alright, before handing it off to Inside the NBA crew, and while team poses for photos, closing words from Kevin Harlan and the crew to wrap up another great season of NBA on TNT.......
(and I hope NBA does the right thing and keep the rights to TNT Sports)
I wasn't entirely sold on Kidd as a coach as recently as the start of the playoffs but in addition to holding the respect of his players - including Kyrie - he's done a nice job. I don't have a single critique really. They play smart, they lean into advantages, they get the most out of their role players. Good job by him.