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Thompson felt wanted by the Mavs — and saw a chance to win his fifth title.
Sam Amick318
Check out some of the action this month in these 25 photos you might have missed.
Jeff Maillet7
Kyrie Irving shot 5-of-16 and finished with 15 points in Game 5 as Boston beat Dallas for the NBA title.
Joe Vardon125
With only one win needed for its 18th title, Boston is looking forward to 'having fun' again.
Sam Amick16
At TD Garden, Irving knows he is going to hear the “Kyrie sucks” chants that cascaded from the rafters in Games 1 and 2 of the finals.
Joe Vardon187
Despite trailing the series 3-1, Dallas has outscored Boston through four games. Will it matter?
John Hollinger138
“These are the moments that can make you or break you,” Jaylen Brown said after the Celtics suffered their first loss in the NBA Finals.
Jay King84
Eight years ago, Irving began the finals with two bad games but bounced back and thrived. Now, Dallas needs him to do so again.
Tim Cato37
“They are very physical. We let them be physical," Luka Dončić said after Game 2 loss in Boston.
Jay King193
Dallas' problem-solving has carried it to the NBA Finals. But in two games against the Celtics, not enough is working.
Tim Cato167
The Dallas coach tried playing a mental game with the Celtics' two best players. After another loss, nothing is working for the Mavericks.
John Hollinger214
Luka Dončić is hurting. Kyrie Irving is struggling and Jason Kidd’s mind game on the Celtics didn’t work.
Joe Vardon332
Irving admitted he “wasn’t his best self” during his time with the Celtics. On Saturday, he took accountability for the shortcomings.
The Athletic Staff113
“I felt comfortable vouching for him, in essence, because I knew him,” Adam Silver said of playing a part in Kyrie Irving's return in 2022.
Sam Amick316
The Mavs stars' bond seen now didn’t come right away. It took time, patience and ultimately an overseas trip for the full potential to show.
Tim Cato21
Kyrie Irving struggled in the Mavericks’ 107-89 loss to Boston, scoring just 12 points on 6-of-19 shooting with two assists.
Joe Vardon71
Is it Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's time? Or can the Mavericks pull off the upset?
David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson II177
Three years ago, Nike's Nico Harrison was hired to run the Mavs. And his biggest gamble has paid off more than anyone could have predicted.
Sam Amick69
But if you believe the words Irving is speaking, Celtics fans will be booing (probably louder than ever) a guy who doesn't exist anymore.
Steve Buckley84
“Sitting here watching (Irving’s Finals run), I’m so f—ing happy and so proud to watch him continue his growth," James said.
Joe Vardon45
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