Celtics players and coaches were spotted arriving at Hanscom Field in Bedford, Mass., preparing to board a chartered Delta plane destined for Dallas for games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals. The team, fresh off a Game 2 victory, including Kristaps Porzingis and Jayson Tatum, were seen getting ready for their flight. The Delta Air Lines plane, set to carry the Celtics, was on the runway and expected to depart shortly.

With a 2-0 series lead, the Celtics are gearing up to face the Dallas Mavericks in Game 3 on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Porzingis, who recently returned to play after a calf injury, will be playing in Dallas for the first time since being traded to Washington in 2022. Despite the trade, Porzingis expressed positive sentiments towards Dallas, calling it his home and expressing love for the city and its fans.

The Celtics also engaged with fans on social media, sharing a photo of Porzingis with a message emphasizing the team’s commitment to their ongoing efforts. The team remains focused on the upcoming games and the challenge presented by the Mavericks.