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Lowe: The Celtics have a history-making offense -- but potentially a championship-level defense

All the noise about the Celtics' offense -- its historic efficiency, its weird haziness -- has hidden the team's true bedrock.

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Playoff-tested, clutch, with nine days off: Boston has its perfect Finals formula

There are several reasons to believe this year's Celtics will break the franchise's title drought.

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NBA FINALS ARE SET!

GAME 1: THURSDAY ON ABC

NBA Finals preview: Everything to know about Mavericks-Celtics

NBA-best Boston goes for banner No. 18, while a revitalized roster tries to bring Dallas its second. Get ready for Mavs-Celtics with everything to know ahead of the June 6 tip.

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Perk gives his choice for the better NBA Finals duo

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LOOKING AHEAD TO THE DRAFT

JUNE 26-27 ON ESPN NETWORKS

There's a new No. 1 to the Hawks, and Bronny James moves up

After a long period of prospect evaluation and intel gathering, our experts predicted Rounds 1 and 2 of June's draft.

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Draft withdrawal deadline: Bama stars, UConn strength, NIL impact and Bronny's choice

Deadline day delivered plenty of news on star players. We answer your biggest questions.

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MAVS WIN THE WEST

Luka, Kyrie play hero as Mavs roll past Wolves to the NBA Finals

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Stephen A.: Luka's WCF performance will not soon be forgotten

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Windhorst: Luka's Game 5 performance was 'extraordinarily impressive'

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Luka jokes about Mavs' experience: 'Me and Kyrie are the oldheads'

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'Who's crying now?!' Luka calls out fan after tough and-1

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TIMBERWOLVES ELIMINATED

Why Stephen A. says Wolves should explore dealing KAT

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What the Timberwolves need to do this offseason

We break down the summer priorities for the NBA teams that have already been sent home.

1dBobby Marks

BREAKING DOWN BRONNY

Why Bronny James stayed in the NBA draft, and now, what's next?

The 19-year-old, whom his agent said "many teams have called" about, has reminded NBA teams what made him a highly regarded prospect entering USC.

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Hahn: Bronny is biggest name in draft, despite not being best player

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MAKE YOUR PICKS

Five minutes on the clock! Play GM with the NBA mock draft simulator

Think you could do better than your NBA team's general manager? Now's your chance.

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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is back in the NBA Finals against a familiar foe

The eight-time All-Star returns to the Finals against his former team, the Boston Celtics

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