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The NBA Finals matchup is officially set.
After taking down the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, the Dallas Mavericks will move on to face the Boston Celtics.
The Mavericks weren’t necessarily a popular pick to come out of the West heading into the year, but as the playoffs went on, it was clear that they had a shot.
The dynamic duo of Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic has seemingly paid off well for this team, and now, they are one series win away from being champions.
While a series win over the Celtics will be a big deal to the entire Mavericks organization, it will be especially meaningful to Irving.
Irving only played for the Celtics for just two seasons, despite requesting a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers to end up there.
After clinching his spot in the NBA Finals, Irving talked to Scott Van Pelt on SportsCenter to discuss his thoughts in more detail.
“I’m at a place in my life where I don’t even consider those past moments, I was able to unpack them in a healthy way,” Irving said.
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 31, 2024
While some might have believed that Irving was holding onto some bitterness after his exit from the Celtics, he stayed positive throughout this interview.
It will certainly be interesting for him to play against his former team, and to observe if there will be any on-court drama or extracurriculars.
Fans seem to be looking forward to this matchup, especially since it was an unexpected one heading into the season.
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