NBA Finals 2024 live score: Mavericks vs. Celtics updates, results, highlights from Game 5

NBA Finals 2024 live score: Mavericks vs. Celtics updates, results, highlights from Game 5

The Larry O'Brien trophy is in the building for Game 5 of the NBA Finals at the TD Garden in Boston.

The Mavericks avoided being swept in Game 4, dismantling the Celtics by 38 points to extend the series another game. The loss ended Boston's 10-game win streak and perfect road record in the 2024 NBA Playoffs but gave it a chance to win the title at home.

Dallas will try and take another step toward history in its pursuit of becoming the first team ever to pull off a 3-0 series comeback. The Celtics will look to get back to business on the parquet, where they haven't lost a game since May 9.

Will Boston close out the series and win its NBA-leading 18th championship, or will the Mavericks keep their title hopes alive?

The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and more from all the action below.

MORE: What we learned from Game 4 of the NBA Finals

Celtics vs. Mavericks live score

Celtics vs. Mavericks live updates, highlights from Game 5 in 2024 NBA Finals

First quarter

8:39 p.m.: Jrue Holiday gets a layup to drop on the first possession and we're underway!

Pregame

8:20 p.m.: The Garden exploded when Kristaps Porzingis took the court. This crowd is going to be loud for this one.

8:15 p.m.: Here are your starters for Game 5:

Celtics:

• Derrick White
• Jrue Holiday
• Jaylen Brown
• Jayson Tatum
• Al Horford

Mavericks:

• Luka Doncic
• Kyrie Irving
• Derrick Jones Jr.
• P.J. Washington
• Daniel Gafford

6:30 p.m.: The Celtics have upgraded Kristaps Porzingis to "available" for Game 5. Head coach Joe Mazzulla said he is, "Expecting to see [Porzingis] tonight" and added that he is not on a minutes restriction.

A reminder that he was also made available for Boston's Game 4 loss to the Mavericks but never stepped on the court.

Celtics vs. Mavericks start time

• Date: Monday, June 17
• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET

Celtics vs. Mavericks will tip off around 8:30 p.m. ET on Monday, June 17. The game will be played at TD Garden in Boston.

How to watch Celtics vs. Mavericks

• TV channel: ABC (U.S.) | TSN 1/3/4/5 (Canada)
• Live stream: Sling

Celtics vs. Mavericks will air on ABC in the United States and TSN in Canada. U.S. viewers can also stream the game on Sling.

Sling is the home for sports fans, offering various channels. You can always cheer for your favorite teams on channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.

Celtics vs. Mavericks odds for Game 5

Here are the latest Mavericks-Celtics odds for Game 5, courtesy of BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.

The Celtics are favored by 6.5 and are -275 against the moneyline. A -275 moneyline means a $275 bet would pay out $100.

Check out BetMGM to see the latest NBA Finals odds including updated odds to win the series,

NBA Finals schedule 2024

Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 are scheduled to be played at TD Garden in Boston. The series will shift to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for Games 3, 4 and 6.

(1) Celtics vs. (5) Mavericks — Bostons leads series 3-1

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