The Cavs are coming off a seven-game series with Orlando while the Celtics have been resting for almost a week. Donovan Mitchell's knee is bothering him and the Cavs are missing Jarrett Allen, but the Celtics are missing Kristaps Porzingis. Does Cleveland have a chance to win this series? Do they have a chance top steal a game in Boston? Do they have a chance to win a game at all? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Locked On Cavs host Chris Manning discuss it all and what they think will happen in this series.

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers crossover preview: Can Donovan Mitchell pull an upset?

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Kristaps Porzingis participated in everything the Celtics did on Saturday, though we're not 100% sure what that was. But he seems to be getting even closer to a return. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal has that and then goes deep into how to defend Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in the Finals, and it's two very different approaches.

Kristaps Porzingis getting closer & how Boston Celtics defend Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving

The Celtics will face the Mavs in the NBA Finals, pitting Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown against Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. How does Boston deal with Luka and Kyrie? Is there a way to wear them out? John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal takes an initial look at the matchup, why each team is the other's toughest test of the playoffs, and why Boston's depth might be too much to handle. Also, how Kristaps Porzingis can be a big game-changer.

Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks NBA Finals: How C's deal with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving

With so much time before the NBA Finals, we decided to open up the mailbag to answer a few of your questions. Those include the team's preferences in the Western Conference Finals, Boston defense vs. Dallas' offense, the NBA rooting against Boston, limiting Dallas' corner 3-pointers, Sam Hauser's 3-point shooting, Kristaps Porzingis returning, even if he's not 100%, and two-way players getting rings. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into all of that and then addresses the video of a media pick up game in Indianapolis.

Mailbag: Kristaps Porzingis return, NBA vs. Boston Celtics, & media basketball

With so much time (and as of the recording, no opponent yet), we're still celebrating the Celtics run to the Finals and the genuine joy of Jaylen Brown's MVP moment. Then, John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm dispel a myth about the Celtics effort and why things will be very different in the Finals no matter who they face.

Still celebrating Boston Celtics NBA Finals run & dispelling a myth about C's effort

The Celtics are headed to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Indiana Pacers! Game 4 wasn't easy and the Celtics didn't play their best, but they once again came through when it mattered most. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal gets into the big win, Jaylen Brown winning Conference Finals MVP, and facing the Mavericks (presumably). Also, a few thoughts on the passing of Bill Walton.

Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers crossover preview: Can Donovan Mitchell pull an upset?

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