Fans gather outside of American Airlines Center prior to Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
A spectator poses for a photograph with a poster donning the likeness of Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic prior to Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals between the Mavericks and the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Former Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki performs for spectators prior to Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals between the Mavericks and the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Former Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki, right, reacts while performing for fans outside of American Airlines Center prior to Game 3 of the NBA basketball finals between the Mavericks and the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, June 12, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)