Favoured Boston Celtics battle Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in NBA Finals

Game One of the NBA Finals is on Friday morning. Throw-in is at 1.30am Irish time in Boston.

FINAL COUNTDOWN: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers during the third quarter in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden. Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images.

A Celtics team desperate for championship glory face Luka Doncic and a Dallas Mavericks squad eager to play spoiler in an intriguing NBA Finals matchup that tips off Thursday in Boston.

Led by superstars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the sharpshooting Celtics have had a relatively easy road to the finals.