NBA Finals Injury News: Latest on Kristaps Porzingis, Dereck Lively and More

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NBA Finals Injury News: Latest on Kristaps Porzingis, Dereck Lively and More
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A few key players who are set to participate in the 2024 NBA Finals are on track to help their respective teams win a title.

The 2024 NBA Finals are set to begin on June 6. For the sixth consecutive season, a new champion will be crowned. This time, it will be between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks.Both teams will compete for their first title in over a decade. Boston will look to add to its lore by winning title No. 18, which would be its first since 2008. Dallas will look to add title No. 2, which would be its first since 2011.

The 28-year-old has averaged 20.1 points per game, 7.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.9 blocks while shooting 51.6 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from behind the arc in 57 games. Porzingis will provide some three-point shooting and an intimidating shot-blocking presence in this highly anticipated series.Dallas Mavericks rookie center Dereck Lively II should be good to go by Game 1. Lively II missed Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals due to a neck sprain.

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