First, I apologize for not having a Game 3 open thread for the 2024 NBA Finals. I didn’t forget about the game itself, where the Boston Celtics still defeated the Dallas Mavericks, this time on the road. But I just forgot to post something for a thread. So I apologize.
That was ultimate due to a simple reason: I forgot because this is the last week of school in most Northern Virginia public school districts. Loudoun County Public Schools (where I work and am a teacher), had their last day of school earlier today. Neighboring school districts like Fairfax County and Prince William County ended earlier than LCPS.
The last week of a high school teacher (which I am) is quite hectic. Students are turning in any last minute work (THAT WAS DUE LAST FRIDAY, KIDDOS!). The 12th graders haven’t been in school for nearly two weeks and graduation where I am is after the school year ends. Many fellow colleagues are scrambling to do what they can to make sure they have all necessary things done before the summer break.
My summer break and vacation will start soon enough, but I hope that’s a sufficient enough explanation why I haven’t written quite as much the last couple weeks. It’s the calendar, not my drive.
Anyway, the Boston Celtics lead the Dallas Mavericks 3-0 in their championship series. Gametime is 8:30 p.m. ET. Watch it on ABC (WJLA-TV in the DMV) or on an ESPN streaming platform. Enjoy!