From 2017-19, Dallas Mavericks star (and perennial, controversial NBA main character) Kyrie Irving was a major force on a competitive Boston Celtics team.
Likewise, Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis added a lot of value to the playoff-bound Dallas Mavericks from 2019-22.
Now, in a simple twist of fate, these two stars — who also happen to be career journeymen — will be meeting in the 2024 NBA Finals.
The series, which tips off at Boston’s TD Garden on Thursday, June 6, pits Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s number one-seeded Celtics against Luka Doncic and Irving’s underdog Dallas Mavericks who upset the Clippers, Thunder and Timberwolves to advance to the big dance.
As for Boston, they breezed through the postseason handily defeating the Heat, Cavaliers and Pacers, only losing two games in the process.
Who will come out on top?
Will it be the heavily-favored Celtics looking to score their first Larry O’Brien Trophy since the Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen “Big Three” 2008 squad?
Or is Dallas going to collect rings for the first time since 2011 during the Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Shawn Marion, Tyson Chandler, Jason Terry era?
All we know is the best way to find out is live — and last-minute tickets are still available.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for home games at Boston’s TD Garden was $600 before fees on Vivid Seats.
For those planning on attending at Dallas’ American Airlines Center, prices start at $747 before fees.
While that may sound expensive, it’s hard to put a price on witnessing hoops history IRL.
Want to see Jaylen, Jayson and Kristaps (who’s coming off the IL) duke it out against Luka and Kyrie?
You’re in the right place, hoops heads.
We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks below.
All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.
Boston Celtics NBA Finals home game tickets
A complete calendar of all TD Garden games and the best prices on tickets can be found here:
| Boston Celtics home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Home Game One (Game 1) Thursday, June 6 |
$600 |
| Home Game Two (Game 2) Sunday, June 9 |
$675 |
| Home Game Three (Game 5) Monday, June 17 |
$890 |
| Home Game Four (Game 7) Sunday, June 23 |
$1,271 |
(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)
Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event.
Dallas Mavericks NBA Finals home game tickets
Hoping to catch the Mavs on their home hardwood?
We have a breakdown of all the best prices on tickets for Games 3, 4 and 6 at American Airlines Center below.
| Dallas Mavericks home game dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Home Game One (Game 3) Wednesday, June 12 |
$747 |
| Home Game Two (Game 4) Friday, June 14 |
$901 |
| Home Game Three (Game 6) Thursday, June 20 |
$1,295 |
About the Celtics vs. Mavericks
In the 2023-24 regular season, the Celtics and Mavericks met twice; Boston won both games.
Taytum and Brown led the way in their fist matchup on Jan. 22; the pair scored 39 and 34 points respectively on their way to a 119-110 victory. On the Mavericks side, Doncic dropped 33.
Their second game took place March 1. The Celts routed the Mavs 138-110 in that contest thanks to high-scoring efforts from Tatum, Brown and Porzingis. Once again, Luka played exceptionally well and scored 37.
How to watch the NBA Finals on TV
Fans hoping to catch Joe Mazzulla and Jason Kidd’s teams on the tube can watch all NBA Finals games on ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Fubo, Sling or YouTube TV.
Just make sure to check your local listings before tuning in.
Huge concert tours in 2024
Even after this series ends, many of the biggest names in music will be on the road all year long.
To give you a taste of who might be swinging into your neck of the woods, here are just five of our favorite acts you won’t want to miss these next few months.
• Usher
• Aerosmith
• Childish Gambino
• Hans Zimmer
• Aventura
Want to see who else is on the road? Check out our list of the 50 biggest concert tours of 2024 to find out.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed Bruce Springsteen and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.