Best Draw for the finals?

[liam]

I think the biggest draw would be the Celtics vs Mavs.

[SparzWizard]

I like either Celtics/Mavs or Celtics/Thunder.

NBA probably wants money and after that crapstorm last year, they would wanna rig games to make it Celtics/Nuggets.

[liam]

I like either Celtics/Mavs or Celtics/Thunder.

NBA probably wants money and after that crapstorm last year, they would wanna rig games to make it Celtics/Nuggets.

The Mavs have the bigger market and all of Texas will watch...

[Donoghus]

Ratings wise?  Knicks/Mavericks

[Silas]

Not sure what you are asking us...easiest draw for the Cs, best draw for the NBA, best basketball to watch, most fun....personally I would like to see the Cs play NY then Denver.  I expect #18 when it's over and would prefer to play the best teams and shut down all the negativity out there about the Cs and their coach.

edit:  I didn't read your title and poll and jumped the gun to the best draw for the finals.  Best draw would be the Celtics and Denver.

[liam]

Not sure what you are asking us...easiest draw for the Cs, best draw for the NBA, best basketball to watch, most fun....personally I would like to see the Cs play NY then Denver.  I expect #18 when it's over and would prefer to play the best teams and shut down all the negativity out there about the Cs and their coach.

edit:  I didn't read your title and poll and jumped the gun to the best draw for the finals.  Best draw would be the Celtics and Denver.

It's really about ratings and about most entertaining... You can add your own reasons.

[liam]

I think Mavs vs Celtics has the most star power...

[blink]

I went from an entertainment point of view for myself, Celtics vs Nuggets.

[Silas]

NY or Boston ...big markets and strong ratings against Denver;  Boston and Denver...most entertaining with both of the NBA's two top teams.

[Who]

I am going to go with Minnesota.

Anthony Edwards vs Jayson Tatum.

Who is the best American star? Screw the international stars like Jokic or Doncic. They are not as big a draw. Neither was Dirk in his day compared to American stars like KG, Kobe or even Duncan.

The amount of buzz for the "next MJ" in the Finals we would be massive.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

The best draw for this Celtics team is whichever team the Cs have the highest fear of and respect for. If the opponent is viewed as weak, the Cs are likely to let their guard down.

[Roy H.]

Market wise, Dallas and New York.  Doncic in the Finals would be compelling, too.

[liam]

The best draw for this Celtics team is whichever team the Cs have the highest fear of and respect for. If the opponent is viewed as weak, the Cs are likely to let their guard down.

All those West teams are really good.

[Phantom255x]

Others have said it, but in terms of ratings/entertainment it's easily Boston vs. Dallas.

Maybe New York vs. Dallas is a close 2nd?

Two marquee cities in the U.S., one being a franchise with 17 banners and a ton of history. Plus you have the storylines with Kyrie returning to Boston for some games, Kyrie/Doncic vs. Tatum/Brown, Porzingis formerly on the Mavericks, etc. Dallas' fanbase is also a lot more electric than Denver's and far more marketable (I know they try with those cringe Jokic Hotel.com ads lol but nope).

And hey, what if Grant Williams decides to show up to the Finals for his former teams! 

[kraidstar]

Ratings wise?  Knicks/Mavericks

You think a 4-5 game series would be good for ratings?