Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies posted on X after the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the NBA Finals.

On Thursday night, the Dallas Mavericks secured their spot in the NBA Finals with a commanding 124-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Kyrie Irving delivered a remarkable performance, tallying 36 points, four rebounds, and five assists. He shot 14 for 27 from the field, including 4 for 10 from beyond the arc, during his 40 minutes on the court.

This marks Irving’s fourth appearance in the NBA Finals and his first since 2017.

Following the game, NBACentral shared a photo of Irving, which garnered over 38,000 likes and nearly eight million impressions.

One person who reacted to the post was Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

His post had over 54,000 likes and 1.5 million impressions.

Irving, in his sophomore season with Dallas, concluded the regular season with impressive averages of 25.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. He maintained strong shooting percentages, hitting 49.7% from the field and 41.1% from beyond the arc across 58 games.

The Mavericks, seeded fifth in the Western Conference with a 50-32 record, emerged victorious against the Los Angeles Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the initial playoff rounds before advancing past Minnesota.

Now, they are set to square off against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. The highly anticipated series will commence with Game 1 scheduled for June 6 in Boston.

Regarding Morant, he stands out as one of the premier young point guards in the NBA.

The ex-Murray State standout concluded the 2024 regular season with impressive statistics, averaging 25.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 8.1 assists per game.