Ranking the top 15 players in Celtics-Mavs NBA Finals originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
With superstars on both sides, the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks could come down to which team has the best supporting cast.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are expected to shine for Boston just as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are for Dallas. Each will have their moments, but they aren't the X-factors in this upcoming series.
The Celtics will need Derrick White and Jrue Holiday to step up offensively while continuing to showcase their All-Defensive talents against one of the NBA's best duos.