Mavericks & Celtics NBA Finals Previews: Key Players, Matchups, Storylines & More + Why Cavs Fired Bickerstaff & Donovan Mitchell's Future

Jackson Gatlin (@Locked On Rockets) is joined by Nick Angstadt (@Locked On Mavs) to preview the NBA Finals and discuss what the Dallas Mavericks learned from their regular season games against the Boston Celtics, key matchups, who the Mavs “X-factor” player is, and what a title would mean for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Then John Karalis (@Locked On Celtics) breaks down the Boston Celtics side of things, including lessons from the regular season, defensive game plan for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Boston’s “X-factor” player, Joe Mazzulla vs Jason Kidd and more.Lastly, Danny Cunningham (@Locked On Cavs) talks about why it was time for the Cleveland Cavaliers to fire JB Bickestaff, what Cleveland should be looking for in their next head coach, names on the hiring shortlist, Donovan Mitchell trade rumors how the Cavs will likely handle the situation.#Mavs #Celtics #CavsSubscribe to the Locked On NBA YouTube Channel: Locked On NBAFollow/Subscribe/Listen Anywhere: linktr.ee/LockedOnNBASupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/Yahoo Finance – For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit the brand behind every great investor, YahooFinance.com. LinkedIn – LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the qualified candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Terms and conditions apply.BetterHelp – This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Make your brain your friend, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA today to get 10% off your first month.eBay Motors – For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit at eBayMotos.com. Let’s ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. PrizePicks – Go to PrizePicks.com/lockedonnba and use code lockedonnba for a first deposit match up to $100!Gametime – Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuel – Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)