Dallas, TX
Celtics go up against Mavericks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Here’s how to watch, stats
Kyrie Irving on Celtics: ‘They’re playing a great brand of basketball’
Kyrie Irving spoke to the media following the Mavericks Game 2 loss to the Celtics and explains the brand of basketball Boston is playing and why they take a lot of pride in it.
NBA Finals’ Game 3 is set for tonight in Dallas.
The Boston Celtics now have a two-game lead against the Dallas Mavericks. The question is: Can they turn it into a three-game lead in the Lone Star State?
Game 2 had the Celtics and the Mavs neck-and-neck for much of the contest, ending with the Celtics pulling through in the second half, with the final score being 105-98.
Center Kristaps Porziņģis was a key asset in the Game 1 victory for the Celtics and played a significant role in Game 2’s win. After appearing to tweak his knee in the fourth quarter, he sat out with less than five minutes left in the match-up.
However, Porziņģis assured the public that he would be playing in Game 3 tonight.
In the regular season, the Mavericks were 50-32, and the Celtics were 64-18.
Game 3 will be on June 12, 2024, and will be held at Dallas’ American Airlines Center.
What time does Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 3 start
Tipoff is at 8:30 p.m.
How to watch tonight’s Celtics game
You can watch tonight’s game on ABC.
Here is the full schedule for the 2024 NBA Finals
- Game 3: Wednesday, June 12, 8:30 p.m. in Dallas
- Game 4: Friday, June 14, 7 p.m. in Dallas
- Game 5*: Monday, June 17, 8:30 p.m. in Boston
- Game 6*: Thursday, June 20, 8:30 p.m. in Dallas
- Game 7*: Sunday, June 23, 8 p.m. in Boston
All games will be aired on ABC.
*if necessary.
Jaylen Brown stats
Jaylen Brown won the Eastern Conference Finals MVP after averaging a team-high 30.3 points a game in the series.
Brown averaged 23 points per game with 5.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists during the regular season. He also shot 35% from behind the arc.
In the postseason, he’s only gotten better, with 24.6 points per game with 6.0 rebounds, although a lower assist stat. He is now shooting 35.6% with three-pointers.
In Game 2 of the Celtics-Mavs series, Brown put 21 points on the board.
Kristaps Porziņģis stats
Returning Celtics star Porziņģis has averaged 13.5 points and is shooting 37.0% from 3-point territory this postseason.
If that point average seems underwhelming, that makes sense. Porziņģis has been gone for slightly over a month due to injury and only played in the Miami series in this postseason up until now. His stats reflect that absence.
However, at 7-foot2 and with a 3-point percentage of 50% during Game 1 and Game 2 against the Mavs, he remains a powerful part of the team.
Porziņģis scored 20 points in Game 1 and 12 points in Game 2.
Luka Dončić Mavericks stats
Luka Dončić is averaging 29 points per game in this playoff run and shooting 34.8% from three-point land.
In Game 2, Dončić scored 32 points.
Kyrie Irving Mavericks stats
Kyrie Irving, who suited up for Boston in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons, is averaging 22.2 points this postseason, and shooting 40.2% from behind the arc.
In Game 2, Irving put up 16 points.
Rin Velasco is a trending reporter. She can be reached at rvelasco@gannett.com.
Dallas, TX
Man dies after dog attack in Dallas home, police say
A man has died after a dog attacked him inside a home in North Texas on Thursday afternoon, officials say.
Dallas police officers responded to a call in the 4100 block of Esmalda Drive at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7. Investigators determined the man was attacked by a dog inside a residence in the 4100 block of Pringle Drive.
The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said.
According to a press release, the Dallas Police Department is treating the case as a homicide.
Police ask anyone with information to contact Detective Kenneth Castoral at 469‑781‑1261 or by email at kenneth.castoral@dallaspolice.gov.
Dallas, TX
Every Dallas Restaurant That Closed in 2025
Photos by Allison McLean
According to the Chinese New Year, 2025 was the year of the snake, and Dallas shed more than its fair share of restaurants and bars.
We actually started off on a high note with the closure of Salt Bae’s restaurant, Nusr-Et, which had the audacity to charge upwards of $1,000 for a steak.
After that, local favorites started dropping like flies. Many leases seemed to come to an end with an increase in demand for space sending rent skyrocketing. Along with rising food costs, local restaurants are taking a hit.
It’s not all bad, though. Peppered into the mix are some restaurants and bars in Dallas that closed, but were remodeled and reimagined into new concepts. Others are looking for new spaces with lower rent. The rest, however, are gone for good.
The beginning of this year will likely be no better than the last, and it’s as good a time as ever to get out and support your favorite local spots. Money tight? We know where to go.
These are all the Dallas restaurants that closed in 2025.
Dallas, TX
Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis facing possible season-ending surgery on hand
Dallas Mavericks star big man Anthony Davis might be facing season-ending left hand surgery after being injured in Thursday night’s game against the Utah Jazz, ESPN reported on Friday.
Davis reportedly underwent an MRI exam on Friday that showed ligament damage in the hand. Davis reportedly will seek a second opinion to see if surgery is needed.
ESPN reported Davis would miss at least six weeks if surgery is avoided.
Davis was injured with 2:52 left in the 116-114 loss while defending Utah star Lauri Markkanen on a drive to the basket. Davis was in obvious pain after the play and left the contest with 2:08 remaining after he was holding the hand and unable to defend Markkanen’s next basket.
The timing of the injury could affect Dallas’ trade plans. The club reportedly planned to shop Davis prior to the 5 February trade deadline.
Davis hasn’t even been with the Mavericks for a year yet. He came over in the controversial and disastrous deal in which star Luka Dončić was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Davis, who turns 33 in March, is making $54.1m this season. He is due to make $58.5m next season and has a player option for $62.8m in 2027-28.
Davis has played in just 29 games for the Mavericks – nine last season and 20 this season.
He is averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots this season. He is a 10-time All-Star.
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