Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo rips Stephen A. Smith’s NBA Finals tunnel walk
"What, you think you're going to score 36 this night with the sunglasses on?"
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Celtics-Mavericks NBA Finals and 2024 NBA Playoff ratings slump from 2023
Only the 2020 and 2021 NBA Finals, both impacted by Covid, featured lower ratings dating back to 2007
Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck mistakenly refers to Lisa Salters as ‘Michelle’ during postgame speech
"Michelle, the brilliance of Joe Mazzulla is that he wouldn't let expectations get in the way."
Mike Breen issues correction after misidentifying Celtics fan as Jrue Holiday’s wife
"That was not Jrue Holiday’s wife."
Doris Burke jokes about Caitlin Clark foul debates during NBA Finals broadcast
"If that were Caitlin Clark, it might spark a debate for a week."
Stephen A. Smith goes off on Mavericks stars after lackluster first half
"The stars for Dallas, there is an APB out for them right now."
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for June 17, 2024: how to watch NBA Finals, Game 5
The Boston Celtics hope to close out the NBA Finals at home tonight on ABC.
ESPN’s ‘NBA Countdown’ puts Joel Embiid, Paul George in awkward situation
"Paul George and Joel embiid both being on ESPN was NOT a coincidence."
Charles Barkley announces he’s retiring after 2024-25 NBA season
Brian Windhorst has been MVP of ESPN’s NBA Playoffs coverage
ESPN facing potential disaster with NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final heading for sweeps
The NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Final haven't started 3-0 in the same year since 1996.
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for June 14, 2024: how to watch NBA Finals, Game 4
It's Game 4 of the NBA Finals on ABC.
Nick Wright reveals he texted Brian Windhorst to defend Luka Dončić over NBA Finals postgame rant
"I thought the table was set for feast on Luka day today in a way that was not fair to his performance or him fouling out."
2024 NBA Finals Game 3 edges up with Celtics on brink of title
The Celtics-Mavericks series remains level with last year's Nuggets-Heat series through three games.
Adam Silver on Caitlin Clark: ‘You can’t anoint stars in this league’
"She's ultimately got to prove it on the court."
NBC Sports Boston trolls Luka Doncic after Game 3 meltdown
Not inaccurate.
Adam Silver: Players lack incentive to try hard in All-Star Game
"There's just some governor on them from playing all out."
Brian Windhorst: Luka Dončić’s Game 3 performance was ‘unacceptable’
"His performance in this game is unacceptable, and the reason the Mavericks are not gonna win."
Luka Dončić criticizes officiating in press conference following Game 3
"We couldn't play physical. I don't know. I don't want to say nothing."
Doris Burke calls out Luka Dončić following big Game 3 sequence
"...and you're playing 5-0n-4."
NBA Countdown crew offers tribute to Jerry West
"I looked at him as an NBA father."
TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for June 12, 2024: how to watch NBA Finals, Game 3
The Dallas Stars try to make the NBA Finals a series by winning Game 3 tonight on ABC.
Tighter Game 2 powers 2024 NBA Finals to five-year high
After a disappointing Game 1, Game 2 delivered a strong number for the NBA.
Shannon Sharpe apparently forgot Kyrie Irving hit an NBA Finals Game 7 game-winner
"I think it's crazy to say that this game is the biggest game Kyrie Irving has ever played in in the Finals."
Joe Mazzulla’s comment on Black NBA coaches met with brutally awkward silence
"I wonder how many of those have been Christian coaches?"
