Mike Gallagher is back with his world-renowned Matchups Column for tonight’s 12-game NBA slate! Find out why Kyrie Irving is set up to smash against New Orleans’ subpar perimeter defense.

Robert Williams was a big factor in Game 5, but Boston wasn’t able to come away victorious. Can we expect more run for “Time Lord” in a do-or-die Game 6 for the Celtics? Mike Gallagher breaks down every aspect of Warriors-Celtics Game 6.

Steph Curry delivered a performance for the ages in Game 4 in Boston. Can “Chef Curry” come through once again to put Golden State ahead 3-2 over the Celtics in the NBA Finals? Mike Gallagher touches on everything you need to know ahead of Game 5.

Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown all scored 24 or more points in Game 3 to secure a 2-1 series lead over the Warriors. Can Boston keep things rolling and put Golden State into a 3-1 hole? Mike Gallagher previews a highly anticipated Game 4.

Steph Curry is averaging 31.5 points per game through two games in this year’s Finals. Can No. 30 stay hot at TD Garden and lead the Warriors to a 2-1 series lead? Mike Gallagher breaks it all down in NBA Matchups for Wednesday.

Boston stunned the Warriors with a big fourth quarter in Game 1 to take a 1-0 series lead. Can Jaylen Brown and the Celtics do the unthinkable and win back-to-back games in San Francisco? Mike Gallagher shares his thoughts in Matchups.

Celtics-Warriors has all the makings for a great NBA Finals. Game 1 tips off at 9:00 pm ET in San Fran. Can Steph Curry elevate the Warriors and finally capture his first Finals MVP? Mike Gallagher zooms in on Game 1 of this compelling series.