Al Horford and Brad Stevens first faced off in 2007. Now, 17 years later, an NBA championship would represent a coda to a nearly two-decade-long connection — one that began with an epic March Madness clash.
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had 32 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in Sunday’s Game 2 loss to the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, but afterward, he shouldered the blame, saying, “My turnovers and my missed free throws cost us the game.”
Jrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds as the Celtics beat the Mavericks 105-98 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
UConn’s Dan Hurley told ESPN the Lakers made a “compelling case” and presented a “compelling vision” for him to become the franchise’s next coach. He plans to make a decision on his future on Monday.