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NY Post
New York Post
30 May 2023


NextImg:‘Narc Cuban’ trends during Heat-Celtics Game 7 after owner’s ‘pirated stream’ tweet

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban found himself trending on Twitter during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and it wasn’t exactly due to the on-court action.

The Mavericks missed the playoffs in April — after Dallas sat its star players in a must-win against the Bulls — so many were curious about Cuban’s name trending, with many trolling him as “Narc Cuban.”

Shortly after tipoff, Cuban took to Twitter to ask his 8.8 million followers about illegal streaming.

“Got a personal question for everyone watching heats vs celts right now,” he wrote. “Who is watching on a pirated stream. I’m curious how prevalent it is.”

His tweet, which has over 34 million views as of Tuesday, drew fiery responses from NBA Twitter, with some accusing Cuban of trying to expose free streams.

Cuban also reposted a poll by another Twitter user that asked: “pirated stream” or “not pirated stream.”

It didn’t take long for the name “Narc Cuban” to begin making waves on social media.

Mark Cuban’s tweet led to “Narc Cuban” trending.
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It’s unclear why Cuban was asking about illegal streams, but the internet had a field day with trolling the “Shark Tank” star.

“Nice try FBI,” one person wrote, while another added, “Wildest question ever.”

The Celtics were blown out by the Heat, 103-84, in Game 7 at TD Garden on Monday night.

(L-R) Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving watch a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center on March 13, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

Social media had a field day with Cuban’s tweet.
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Boston was on the brink of making history as the first NBA team in 151 tries to win a playoff series after falling behind 3-0 — but injuries, turnovers and a reported stomach bug all played factors in the heartbreaking loss.

It’s the second year straight that Boston has come close but fallen short of hanging an 18th NBA title banner.

The Warriors topped the Celtics in six games in the NBA Finals last year.

Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 29, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics dribbles against Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 29, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Instead, it will be eighth-seeded Miami headed back to the NBA Finals for the second time in four years.

Game 1 is set for Thursday in the Mile High City at 8:30 p.m. ET with the Nuggets making their first NBA Finals appearance.