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NBA Finals tip off in Boston on Thursday

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June 05, 2024

Kyrie Irving, point guard for the Dallas Mavericks, shoots in game five of the Western Conference final. (Matt Krohn/AP)

The NBA Finals tip off tomorrow with the Boston Celtics hosting the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics are chasing history, aiming to become the first team to win 18 championships, while the Mavericks are hoping to get just their second title. Both teams have multiple stars and dominated their previous round matchups.

NBA columnist and Boston University lecturer A. Sherrod Blakely joins host Asma Khalid for a preview.

This segment aired on June 5, 2024.

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