For example, the 2024 NBA Finals featured the Boston Celtics (64–18) and the Dallas Mavericks (50–32). Boston had more wins in the regular season, so the Celtics had home-court advantage.

Last season, the Boston Celtics took down the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals in a series that was not particularly close. With ESPN's Mike Breen, JJ Redick, Doris Burke, and Lisa Salters ...

BOSTON (AP) — Mavericks center Anthony Davis was ruled out for Thursday night's NBA Finals rematch against the Boston Celtics, coach Jason Kidd said, pushing his Dallas debut back to Saturday at ...