2024-06-29
00:00 NBA DraftA look at how some NBA team's fortunes might have changed with different draft-day decisions.
From 1999: Toronto at Los Angeles Lakers. The Raptors knocked off L.A. 111-102 behind Vince Carter's 34 points. Shaquille O'Neal had a game-high 37 in the loss.
Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. From TD Garden. Led by sixth-year maestro Luka Doncic (32.9 ppg, 8.8 apg in playoffs), the Mavs bring a 7-2 playoff road record to the parquet floor of Boston, where Jayson Tatum and the Celtics begin a quest for their NBA-leading 18th title, but first since 2008. Dallas won its only title in 2011, with current coach Jason Kidd in the
Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the best-of-seven NBA championship series. From TD Garden. Jason Kidd's Mavs hope to add to their 3-0 mark in road Game 2s this postseason after falling 107-89 to Boston in Game 1. Jaylen Brown's 22 points, three steals and three blocks sparked the Celtics, while Kyrie Irving of Dallas shot just 6-for-19 on the parquet floor, with only two assists.
Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 of the best-of-seven NBA championship series. From American Airlines Center. The Celtics are up 2-0 in their quest for a record 18th title, and are unbeaten on the road this postseason as action shifts to Texas. Jrue Holiday (26 pts., 11 asst.) and Derrick White (18 pts., 3 steals, 2 blocks) stepped up in the Celtics' 105-98 Game 2 win. Luka Doncic rack
Boston Celtics at Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the best-of-seven NBA championship series. Boston is up 3-0 and one win away from its first NBA title since 2008 and record 18th overall. Kyrie Irving's 35-point effort wasn't enough in Game 3 for the Mavericks, who battled back from a late 21-point deficit but ultimately fell 106-99. Joe Mazzulla's Celtics are 7-0 on the road this postseason.
Dallas Mavericks at Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the best-of-seven NBA championship series. From TD Garden. The Celtics come home with a 3-1 series lead, one victory away from a record 18th NBA title, while Dallas looks to sustain its edge from an emphatic 122-84 win in Game 4. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for just 25 points in the loss, while Mavs star Luka Doncic netted 29, to go with t
A retrospective on the 1995 NBA Draft. Featured: Raptors top pick Damon Stoudamire; Kevin Garnett.
A retrospective on the 1996 NBA Draft. Featured: Raptors top pick Marcus Camby; Allen Iverson.
A retrospective on the 1997 NBA Draft. Featured: Raptors top pick Tracy McGrady; Tim Duncan.
A retrospective on the 1998 NBA Draft. Featured: Toronto's deal for Vince Carter; Paul Pierce.