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NBA Finals experts' picks: Celtics-Mavericks winner and series MVP

Which team will raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy? Our experts make their picks for the Finals and the series MVP.

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Lowe: The juicy subplots that could tilt Mavericks-Celtics -- and who should win

Kyrie vs. Boston. Kristaps Porzingis vs. Dallas. Superstar duos. Here's what you need to know about the Finals.

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    AROUND THE DIAMOND

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    FINALS TALK

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    LAKERS PURSUING HURLEY

    The five biggest questions surrounding the potential Dan Hurley-Lakers pairing

    Here's what we know so far -- and what it could mean for the future of LeBron, Bronny and the Lakers franchise.

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    Twenty years after Coach K spurned Lakers for Duke, Hurley faces similar decision

    Stay in college or take on the glitz of LeBron and the Lakers? A fascinating choice awaits Hurley.

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    McAfee: Hurley would be 'must-watch' with Lakers

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    Thamel: Hurley is 'going to have to rewire his approach' in NBA

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    What does L.A.'s pursuit of Hurley mean for college basketball?

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    STANLEY CUP FINAL

    GAME 1: 8 P.M. ET, SATURDAY ON ABC/ESPN+

    Will Matthew Tkachuk take over? Can anything slow down Connor McDavid? The 20 biggest Stanley Cup Final questions

    With Game 1 on Saturday, here are the key debates, ranging from data-driven queries to player performances and strategy to more ethereal concepts.

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    Who leads for the Conn Smythe ahead of the Final? Here are the top 10 candidates

    Each club has a number of strong candidates. After asking voters, we count down the top 10.

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