The NBA Finals are finally here, and the Celtics are set to take on the Mavericks starting June 6th. Bobby Manning from CLNS Media teamed up with Noa Dalzell from Celtics Blog to chat about what to expect in the series. They talked about Kristaps Porzingis possibly coming back and what that means for the Celtics. They also dove into the big challenge of trying to guard Luka Doncic and the different strategies the team might use.

0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Key role players' impact on Celtics vs. Mavs matchup
2:50 - Defensive strategies against Luka and Kyrie
4:38 - Celtics' defensive options and matchups for the series
5:52 - Balancing offensive strategy against Dallas's defense
7:29 - Importance of Porzingis' availability for the series
9:18 - Impact of Porzingis on Celtics' lineup and strategy
11:00 - Expectations for a competitive series with full player rotations
12:40 - Storylines: Porzingis vs. Dallas, Kyrie vs. Celtics
17:10 - Handling the intensity of the finals
18:50 - Tatum vs. Luka: Not a one-on-one showdown
20:08 - Tatum needing to match Luka's level

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