This year’s series, between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, featured many wonderful players but no obvious main character.
In a sign of progress, Boston found a way during a 105-98 victory over the Mavericks to claim a 2-0 lead before the series shifts to Dallas.
The center was a dominant defensive force at his peak but mental and physical problems took their toll while he was still in his prime playing years
Los Angeles (AFP) – The New York Knicks, fueled by 40 points from Jalen Brunson, edged the Chicago Bulls 120-119 in overtime to grab the second seed in the Eastern Conference on the final day of the NBA regular season on Sunday.
