The NBA Finals get underway tonight, with Game 1 in Boston as the Celtics take on the Mavericks for the NBA championship.

This should be a fun series to watch for basketball fans, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving leading the Mavericks against Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Celtics.

While the stars from each team will be in the spotlight, and understandably so, former Kentucky Wildcats star PJ Washington has been a key contributor for the Dallas Mavericks, particularly in the postseason.

Washington is the third-leading scorer for the Mavs in the postseason, averaging more than 13 points per game to go along with nearly 7 rebounds while playing 36.5 minutes per game.

Since acquiring PJ this season, the Mavericks are 33-14.

While Luka and Kyrie will be the focal point of the Dallas offense, and the Celtics will be focused on trying to contain them, PJ figures to be the X-factor for this Mavericks team.

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Headlines

Avery Skinner makes Team USA for 2024 Paris Olympics – UK Athletics

What an honor.

Keaton Daniel Completes Sweep of NCAA Pole Vault Championships – UK Athletics

Daniel adds the outdoor title to his indoor title from earlier this year.

Nick Mingione encouraging no bedtimes for super regional – KSR

With such a late start time, I see why.

Kenny Brooks adds another transfer – Cats Pause

Brooks now has used all 13 scholarships.

Five UK Baseball players earn academic honors – Vaught’s Views

UK Baseball getting it done in the classroom too.

What makes UK and College Baseball super fun? – Herald Leader

This UK team is a blast to watch.

Skenes, Ohtani duel ; Chapman throws 104 mph sinker – ESPN

Imagine trying to hit a sinker coming in at 104.

Bold predictions for NBA Finals – CBS Sports

Can the Mavericks pull the upset?

College Football Playoff releases schedule – Yahoo

A month between start and end.

A’ja Wilson puts up historic stat line – ESPN

Big night for the Las Vegas Aces star.

90s and 2000s NBA jerseys that need to return – Bleacher Report

Do you want to see these make a return?