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Kyrie Irving has found his groove alongside Luka Doncic, and the NBA Finals will likely come down to the star duos.
Success in the 2024 NBA Finals for Boston and Dallas may come down to success in making (and guarding) 3-pointers.
For the Celtics' defense, guarding Luka Doncic on the pick-and-roll could prove key to the 2024 NBA Finals.
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