Luka and Kyrie put Minnesota on Life Support

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[@jonnyarnett]

Check out the new Jonny Arnett Clips/Shorts channel! www.youtube.com/@JonnyArnettClips It's a basically a forgone conclusion on both sides.... So who looks better to you, Dallas or Boston?

[@adiathubendre24]

boston not even close

[@larataskere3206]

Dallas no doubt

[@user-dt1oy9xk7e]

If Celtics have a healthy Porzingis, they should win (they have no paint presence without). If not, series will be much tighter, probably in favor of Dallas.

[@Mali-rl4yg]

I got Boston just think there’s too many weapons

[@Jimyjonson]

NO YOU JUST JINXED THEM

[@dionysise5008]

RIP Bill Walton, we will remember you🕊️

[@xepher215]

KAT: 2/2 knees 0/8 threes

[@user-vw5ng6ds7x]

somebody paid KAT. that was weird

[@nastradumbass]

Kat playing for the LGBT wolves

[@stevenschuster]

No doubt. Was he on drugs or something? 100% sus

[@Le_g3nd]

cant be a kat post season without a historic meltdown

[@No1Armadillo]

@@user-vw5ng6ds7x things that make you go, "hmmmmm...."

[@Fixundfertig1]

Btw, Luka is avenging his fellow friend Jokic just like Rocky avenged Apollo Creed in Rocky IV, I love that part hahaha

[@andrejbrglez1]

maybe he is avenging his Phoenix sons as a good father should.

[@ratchetrock443]

or

[@Proximitty]

The less scripted format for your channel is great, loving the quick reaction videos during the playoffs

[@MrE_]

I think thos one was more on the scripted side, if not then I can't tell the difference between non scripted and scripted anymore

[@rodrigomunoz6332]

Luka vs Tatum will be a great fkn series!!!!

[@troy5400]

dont forget Kyrie vs Boston, its gonna be great

[@efr41n_27]

Tingus pingus vs mavs

[@KingLewis52]

Mavs in 6

[@weimertheo]

bro, we all know that tingus pingus vs nicks were that series we all deserve

[@jacobduffield]

No Luka vs refs are going to be hard to watch

[@crazyturkturk1733]

R.I.P Bill Walton, hoping we get an appreciation video. great commentary as always

[@jonnyarnett]

Yep, it’s being edited today, drops tomorrow 👍

[@crazyturkturk1733]

@@jonnyarnett can’t wait, especially as someone who grew up watching late 2000’s and 2010’s hoops it’s always great to see your vids on legends i’ve only gotten to see a few clips or games on. Just sad at the occasion that’s giving us this vid. R.I.P

[@Keepit100Dre]

Devin Booker was Luka’s first child, and Ant is Luka’s newborn

[@user-vw5ng6ds7x]

Soon Tatum will join.

[@ryanmiracle6229]

And gobert, luka took him dancing in game 2 😭

[@cyberalpha6269]

@@ryanmiracle6229nah, Luka is just the dance instructor to Gobert.

[@gold-man9]

Bros acting like Luka is cooking Ant

[@Equilyzr]

@@gold-man9he’s actually cooking ant and that entire organization

[@corey2232]

JxmyHighroller been awfully quiet since he dropped the video about Ant being the next MJ 😅 Thanks for continuing to cover the WCF in the meantime

[@Yummers321]

I hope he predicts a Celtics championship too, so that curses them again 😂😂 bro has been predicting Celtics to win for the last three years

[@imfinishedgrinding638]

He will make a followup eventually especially once this series is wrapped up. Tbf to him after they convincingly beat the Nuggets almost everyone thought they were riding too high on momentum after eliminating the defending champs and will win off of that but nobody expected them to drop the ball this much. Myself included thought this was going to be a wrap in 6 in favor of the Timberwolves even if I prefer the Mavs more. Pleasantly surprised that isn't the case.

[@janoycresnova9156]

Who?

[@corey2232]

@janoycresnova9156 One the largest & most well known Basketball KZbinrs with 2.5 million subs

[@batslaps]

​@@corey2232did you watch the vid bud

[@janoycresnova9156]

This wolves team reminds me of 2022 Grizzlies. Both won the same amount of games, both young and super cocky, both had media annoiting Ja and Edwards as the next big thing. It's satisfying seeing them get humbled.

[@John-ct9zs]

I'll go further back...these Wolves remind me of the 90s Sonics. Jonny will know what I'm talking about. Both are/were tall, long athletic teams, loaded with talent, but would collapse in the playoffs. Even when the Sonics finally broke through to get to the Finals, they ran into the 72 win Jordan Bulls.

[@scottmichael1493]

Biggest difference is that Ant knows when to act humble and when to talk trash. Ja was just a walking semi pretending he was hard, with his dumb brratt brraat drive by attitude.

[@faervas1234]

@@John-ct9zs Even worst then that. It's the late 80's Mavericks. The media was hyping, the mavericks as being better then the Lakers and the Celtics. It took another 25 years before they won the finals.

[@R3tr0Burd]

Definitely not as ignorant and Cocky as the Grizzlies...

[@JustAWriter12]

@@R3tr0Burd agree with this. That Grizzlies is on another level of cockiness, talking the talk, but can't walk the walk.

[@ashamsthomas6026]

Ant went from "I got Ky, it's going to be fun" to "Mike, please take Ky"

[@MrReese]

I've been waiting for this one ever since the game ended, what a performance again of the Mavs duo in the 4th quarter!

[@MeRacko]

I been saying Mavs will win the chip since the Kleber pre-season interview where he said "I know it's hard to belive but Luka has gotten better at basketball " and then they win 6 of first 7 and injuries started but yeah they need Livley to win the finnals

[@ATroubledGreensLibrary]

Happy Memorial Day to everyone! Thank you to any service members and thank you to any families who have lost a loved one in service. We honor their sacrifice today. ❤️🤍💙

[@janoycresnova9156]

Something should be done about careless dangerous plays from KAT. I get that they may have been purely accidental but it does not seem fair. Lively could potentially have a career altering injury from KATs knees and KAT just walks away like it's nothing. Gotta have a clause about that in a new CBA. You do some serious damage even if accidental, you're on a hook!

[@100navat]

It's supposed to be a physical game, injuries happen. You don't want players penalized for obvious accidents or they'll play even more timid, that's bad for the game.

[@Smido83]

Yes you can say KAT has a bad character, not being interested in him injuring Lively. Just shows what kind of character he is as a person. But nothing about that play was careless, dangerous or even intentionally. Injuries happen. Its sad and I hope Lively will be back soon, cause we need him. And thats coming from a 20+ years long Mavs fan, who thinks Lively is the best thing that happened to my Franchise since drafting Luka!

[@jjcometa9333]

Nah screw these replies. How is it an accident to harm the same player, the same way, in the same game?? But yeah sure "physical sport" lol. Dude is dirty. Maybe not "going to hurt you" dirty but "whatever happens to you it ain't my fault" dirty or in short "reckless" dirty. This zesty ass bum wasn't like this. His teammates wasn't like this. What changed? It's cause they're on the verge of getting swept. Desperate solutions by a reckless player. He should be fined and suspended. Zest ass bum

[@Sinatra292]

You have the best analysis on KZbin!

[@ethanespo96]

"So enjoy it mavericks fans" I AM JONNY I AM I AM ENJOYING IT SO MUCH BRO IT FEELS SO NICE

[@joseadanuleriogonzalez7036]

I’ve been telling people kyrie was honestly the best thing to happen to luka, he has a older veteran who’s clutch, can score all 3 ways and to top it off, he has championship experience and he knows what to do on that stage. Washington has been stepping up too.

[@gumdeo]

If Luka and Kyrie can keep this up, Dallas will be champions.

[@ucoananh8863]

Thought Ant really step up, he tried, but it wasnt enough since KAT be here throwing random ass three balls😭

[@jonnyarnett]

Me and my editor have been talking throughout this series about how this team doesn't need Kat. Naz is amazing in his place instead, and KAT could get a nice return in a trade. I doubt they'll do that, but it makes sense.

[@newcastleenjoyer69]

I could lowkey see Kat in Chicago to fix the spacing issues they have ​@@jonnyarnett

[@joseadanuleriogonzalez7036]

@@jonnyarnetthe’s like ants best friend and he’s been there since day one and to top it off he is apart of the twin towers which is what they’re going for, they wouldn’t trade Kat unless for a franchise player but nobody smart would do that. Unless he straight up starts problems with the team or starts underperforming on the court, it’s hard seeing him get traded

[@janoycresnova9156]

​@@jonnyarnettI was thinking about that too. Naz makes KAT expendable. Trade KAT for a good young PG, someone like Nembhard would be amazing and a good backup C.

[@ryanmiracle6229]

@@joseadanuleriogonzalez7036hate to break it to you but he’s been underperforming all series lol

[@cadecrusader]

Great analysis Jonny! 👍

[@DivisionOne_Dalton615]

Idk how but I always get to see you post at the best times. You rock man thank you

[@hellraiser420]

Rip to Bill Walton

[@Ytndarren]

as a nuggets fan im happy for dallas, but question wtf went on during our series, this as expected is a crazy playoff year

[@jonnyarnett]

I'm not a Nuggets fan, but I share some of your confusion on why Minnesota doesn't look like the same team. I think this team just goes as Ant goes... He's the engine to this group, and he used all of his gas in the Nuggets series it seems. Gotta give some credit to Dallas' defense though. Man they've stepped up to the moment.

[@janoycresnova9156]

Matchups matter. Dallas is a much worse matchup for Minny than Denver.

[@user-vw5ng6ds7x]

@@janoycresnova9156 yeah also I believe that Minnesota was basically bred and trained this season to be the ultimate killer of Denver. But not Dallas.

[@OrigEntertainmentOfficial]

​@@jonnyarnett This deserves a deep dive. To think that Ant is out of gas is so odd to me. Why isn't the rest of his team out of gas? I heard a stat that Dallas' defense was the #1 defense in the last 14 games of the season. Sorry, I don't remember where I heard that. It seems to me that Dallas has really been overlooked and underestimated which has been an advantage. If you look at Dallas they have this very quiet but deadly approach. Every position plays their roles really well. Obviously the 1 2 punch of Luke and Kyrie is amazing. They can score almost at will and their threats create openings and opportunities for the rest of the team. Then the 2 headed monster at the rim with Lively and Gafford is great. They can facilitate, be a lob/dunk option, as well as great rim protection and rebounding for more possessions. Then folks like Washington and Jones have been able to hit key threes or have been really good on defense. I was a kid in the suburbs of Chicago when Jordan made his rise to the championships. What I learned was that you could have the greatest player to ever play the game but only until you have great teamwork and great coaching can you win championships. Also, I feel like the coaching of Dallas do a great job. Their rotations seem to keep their guys pretty fresh while putting pressure on their opponents. Plus the culture they have created of openness and honesty removes the toxic behavior which kills teams. When you hear Luka and Kyrie talk they are always praising each other and their teammates. It's great to see and great to watch. Also, don't count out the Timberwolves. That team is really strong and talented. I think the coaching makes decisions that don't make sense to me. Why isn't Reid starting or at least getting major minutes? I think Conley should also be given more of a green light to attack more. I don't think Dallas has a good answer for him. Plus as everyone is saying, KAT and Ant need to attack more. Obviously this is easier said than done but at least attempting it I think will lead to good things for Minnesota. I'm rooting for the Mavs but this Minnesota team is so good that I can see them winning 2 games. I'd love a sweep to allow the Mavs to rest but again Minnesota is really good and with Lively possibly out the Mavs are a different team. Lively is so damn good on both ends. The energy, hustle, and second chances he brings are huge. Plus the rotation of him and Gafford just wears down opponents. It reminds me of a much better version of the 3 headed monster in Chicago with Luc Longley, Bill Wennington, and Will Purdue.

[@Smido83]

@@OrigEntertainmentOfficial Best defense over the last 20 games... and we even rested our starters for the last 2 and got blown out in those games. Everything you wrote is spot on! The additions of Washington and Gafford brought toughness, speed and athleticism into our starting 5. Everybody on the roster completely trusts each other. If they make a shot or miss 5 in a row. They will still be trusted in crutial situations. Washington for example was 1/9 from 3 over the last 2 games before his huge 3 late in this game. Kyrie without thinking twice just gave him the ball, even if he had either a semi open 3 himself, or an completely open driving lane cause Conley was closing out full speed. But by far the best example was game 3 against the Thunder. They tryed "hack a Lively" with over 5 minutes left and he missed 3 of the first 4 FT. Kidd took him out and told him "Take a breath, focus, we need you out there, so I am sending you back in after the timeout. You got this!". Next Dallas possession he took that timeout, Kyrie went to Lively and told him "Dont run from the fouls. Take it as a compliment. They are scared of you. Now go out and make them pay!" Timeout over, 2 more intentional fouls, Lively goes 4/4 from the line and Dallas wins the game! That was the exact moment I knew, that this team can go all the way. That I knew this team is special. If a coach, star player, everyone in the franchise can give a 20 years old rookie this kind of confidence and trust... everything is possible! Btw, since that game Lively is averaging 10 points, 9 boards, 2.2 Assists, and 1.5 blocks while shooting 80% from the field and 73% from the line (he was a 51% FT shooter in the reg season), and that includes this game, when he only played 9 minutes. Just watch the Kidd press conference after this game, he said the same thing about this team and the trust and confidence everyboby has in each other.

[@przec13r28]

"let's just say I'm not counting on it" With full respect jonny, you say it like every lakers fan would. Respect and love for you from magic land

[@mh-rl4sz]

4:22 you made great point

[@boxcarhobo7017]

**Cobra Ki lunatic tournament energy** 'Put 'em in a body bag! Yeeeaaahh!'

[@awesomereviews1561]

Context: LBJ was in a super weak conference. Getting to the final was relatively easy for his team. Ant is in a much harder conference.

[@janoycresnova9156]

Exactly. That Pistons team was on its last legs and had no Ben Wallace.

[@jjcometa9333]

Yup seeing it now

[@iamsuperior4087]

Ant also has a much better team. At least his second best player is averaging more than 13 ppg unlike Lebrons

[@reallydoe2052]

I told you johhny 😂 all love man your a really smart guy all jokes man

[@jonnyarnett]

Lol, its all good! You guys deserve a chance to say it with your chest.

[@reallydoe2052]

@@jonnyarnett ima heat fan 🤣

[@claytonphillips85]

We're definitely getting a Dallas vs Boston in the NBA finals

[@286mic]

Ant next year is gonna be so scary. He's gonna learn from this and he'll be just insane from here on out. This isnt gonna be a ben Simmons situation.

[@janoycresnova9156]

This might be the Grizzlies situation. He's a super athletic low IQ player with very questionable off the court stuff like Ja. All the attention and hype might just get to his head.

[@wataruik2244]

Mavs evolving every playoff series this year. 1st round injured Luka and inexperience playoff teammates, Luka and Ki defence issue, they adjusted quickly. 2nd round Luka and Kyrie got shutdown and testing teammates to make a play, they adjusted quickly. 3rd round injured lively and Gafford has to step up which he did. Keep locking in Mavs!

[@MeRacko]

Dort was heavy enough to at least not get bullied from Luka but McDanieles is to light even him being longer doesn't bother Luka

[@jjcometa9333]

No one can bother Luka in this series. That's why it's so easy for him rn. Kyrie just stepped up to being called out so there's that too. Mavs defense is still really great. I expect mavs to win game 4 cause really gafford was the starting center when they made the run late in the season posting great defensive numbers. So lively will be missed but at least we still got length from our wings. And LuKai are still defending like crazy. Unless wolves somehow just shot lights out from 3, idk how they're gonna beat mavsa

[@iamsuperior4087]

The truth is good offense always beats good defense. So it doesn’t matter who you put on luka, the outcome is not gonna change (not by much at least)

[@jjcometa9333]

@@iamsuperior4087 I'll say that you can't really stop Luka. You can slow him down so his production isn't that much but he's for sure gonna find a way😂. For me it's all about Luka and Kyrie and maybe some mavs players really good offense. And then mavs will play the great defense. This series fr exposed twolves half court offense and their 3pt. Those are their main weaknesses and it played on to the mavs favor. I'm interested on how they're fare against a great offensive and great defensive team in celtics. But mavs still got 1 more win to go to advance so I'm gonna keep it for now

[@SuperSikarlo]

As a Dallas fan, KAT makes me feel comfortable. Best shooting big man? Dirk didn't choke.

[@jonnyarnett]

Yeah, I really just don't like KAT in the playoff atmosphere. I feel like Minnesota would be waaay more reliable if Naz was starting. KAT is a tradable asset imo, but I highly doubt they'd have the balls to do that.

[@tomfurey9062]

On the Tatum thing, my point on this is that until he wins the finals against probably the only good and near full strength team he will face, he's not done anything this year to really stand out. If he wins a ring and actually is the best player, he deserves the respect, until then he's just been cruising.

[@captainswagalicious]

Can’t wait to see Kyrie play in Boston, IN THE FINALS.

[@NotTheWheel]

Unfortunately, my Twolves are gonna be eliminated but that's fine it was a great year. Mavericks are an awesome team to watch and I'm a big Kyrie fan. It'll be interesting to see if they can beat the Celtics since the Mavs are really good at closing a game. I wish our boys could have shown up in this series but they disappeared.

[@Digital_Dude2000]

It was so generous of Karl-Anthony Towns to donate all those bricks to the children’s hospitals of Dallas last night

[@janoycresnova9156]

He wasn't very generous with his knees

[@geekymetalhead5112]

Luka had rudy hitting the 5 knuckle shuffle 😂

[@sephirrothvt]

I told you Dallas was going to the finals but you chose to hurt my feelings on your series preview.

[@jonnyarnett]

Lmao, my bad 😂

[@jacobscholtissek2410]

before the confereance finals i head Mavs ahead of thw woufs but the wouds ahead of the C´ and them ahead on the C´s but now were Luka seems abit better and hopefully gets 7 days of rest, i hope for the best series in the Playoffs, Den:Min could be but to many blowouts will hold it back prob

[@MeRacko]

Luka has 60 point game last season this year he had 73 most efficient 70point game ever

[@jonnyarnett]

Oh you're right. Sheesh time is flying.

[@janoycresnova9156]

Next season's he's going for 80+

[@rockyk1950]

Luca. Best guard

[@boxcarhobo7017]

Sweep the leg. You gotta problem with that, Mr. Garrison.

[@michaelbarnes2126]

I had Dallas going to the Finals as dark horse after they made those trades but I didn’t think they would actually make it against my Celtics smh

[@TobyKBTY]

The only thing I critique about Luka is how he complains a lot. But at the end of the day if his game is translating to winning, to hustle, to being clutch, to getting BUCKETS...then what else do you want lol. Him and Kai have been on fire and I love it.

[@faervas1234]

I have seen so many stars complain to the refs. They do it to work on the refs into calling plays in their favor. It's part of the game for them. When you get a bad call in the first half. When the team switch sides. The Ref don't switch. So you get another interpretation of the rules. You want to refs to call it the same both ways. Luka just asking for that so he knows what to expect. Sometimes the Refs will consult and define so everyone is on the same page. It's when he lets it get in his head that it becomes a problem.

[@iamsuperior4087]

Complaining to the refs is something everyone does lol I always wondered why only certain players get flamed for it

[@Eazy6874]

KAT playing like a kitten, is a huge reason why the TWolves are coming up short. Dude shoots way too many 3s and refuse to post up. Great video Jonny!

[@fayetteduarte-vp6nb]

precisly correct ,he is a center and instead of having in the inside .shooting 3s like a guard

[@michaelgieseler2799]

I don’t think ant switching off kyrie is him not accepting the challenge. It’s more Conley was on PJ, which is a huge mismatch. Also, matchup zone principles keep the bigger players near the basket for help side rotations and rebounding. It’s honestly the more logical basketball decision. Ant definitely needed to be more mentally locked in on the switch though. Unacceptable at the end of a close must win game

[@ezraprzytyk]

Espn has been disrespecting tatum ALOT less than they have been disrespecting luka.

[@jeremycrumpton7881]

Am I crazy to think Luka and Kyrie ARE the most clutch duo ever? We aren’t talking best duo, most dominant, any of that. Even if we say jordan was most clutch no debate, whether you say jordan and Harper, or pippen, the number 2 isn’t as clutch as Luka or Kyrie. Steph and Klay are probably the only real competition for this specific title.

[@renzoenzo7535]

I'm rooting for Twolves but I forgot Luka is the best player in this series. Mavs had a solid 7 man rotation Luka, Kyrie, PJ, Lively, Gafford, DJ, Green

[@neemagabayan5097]

I love ant but he really needs to up his conditioning this offseason. Not only the kyrie matchup I don’t give him too much flack for that. He had a couple layups at the end of the game where he just left them short and it was pretty obvious he was tired at the end of the game. But watching that defensive mindfart by edwars leaving Washington open is inexcusable.

[@jaym8988]

Let's say the Mavs win a ring. I would be good with tanking next year to get whatever is going on with Luka's legs fixed. Lively gets more play to develop. If Kyrie is still there, he can build his trade value more, and we could possibly use the first round pick for a good draftee or trade.

[@Davivd2]

Watching Ant in the playoffs shows me he's got a lot to work on. He doesn't have a great first step or ability to split double teams. He's fast once he gets moving down hill, but his explosiveness isn't all that great on the take off. As Stu Lantz used to say: "Play inside out". Always go to the basket first, get the defense to slack off of you, then you can shoot 3's. ANT is creating space for a step back. Today's NBA is crazy. You have guys who work so hard to take a low percentage shot, when they could create space and get a high percentage shot. All respect to Luka Doncic. He has the ability to shoot from any angle. So much so that it reminds me of Larry Bird. His ability to score off of the step back is the most impressive that I've ever seen. But for literally everyone else in the league who isn't an alien in disguise as a human like Luka, step backs are not high percentage shots. Step backs are hard on your knees, to play that way is not sustainable. Just look at Luka's bloody knees. When did coach's stop coaching players and teaching them to play the right way? Olajuwon did things that no other center could do, in an era with all time great centers, and they didn't try to copy some of his moves. Because they knew it would blow out their knees. These guys probably tried it in practice, and their coach said: "No. We need you healthy big fella. Don't do that." Enjoy Luka right now. Because in a few years and a few knee surgeries he's going to be a very different player and not in a good way.

[@ry_an.]

I think explosive jumping is harder on your knees than step backs are. As long as you stretch and train your joints properly you will be fine. Luka doesn’t rely on blitzing speed or above the rim play

[@Davivd2]

@@ry_an. No. I've tried this myself. It's the forward momentum, then suddenly stopping and pushing backwards. That movement puts tremendous pressure on your knee joints. My knees hurt after doing this a few times and that was when I was a in high school and my body was still bulletproof. It's not like Dirk's step back where he is in the post, turns and steps back, leaning way back and shooting above way above his head with a high release. Luka does it in a way that is VERY hard on the knees.

[@culture-nature-mobility7867]

Are there some metrics available from Jokic, Doncic or Nowitzki? Could it be that they look(ed) slow but in reality aren't/weren't? And I don't mean compared to regular people... I mean compared to other top NBA players...

[@johnnyyang5024]

He's a bad man, Luka who, go Mavericks let's go Win It All in 2024 😊 .

[@Frank-hv7xj]

Fyi, as Mavs fan. The reason why I believed this Mavs team is so good and would've beaten the Wolves before the series started is because Luka & Kyrie (obviously). This is a very good defensive team in the timberwolves, it's just that Luka & Kyrie are just far superior offensive talent that really no defense has the answer of stopping together. What I didn't expect is the level of defense Luka & Kyrie are playing. If we're getting that defense from the backcourt, + the offensive level production, and Lively, Maxi returning healthy. I like my odds against the Celtics. It's simple, but comparing the star power. The Mavericks still has better star power over the Celtics and which will come down to the role players on who will win those games.

[@anthonyhaun1990]

Luka and Kyrie are killers. JT and JB are consistently unclutch and just not as good of playmakers as either Luka or Kyrie. Tatum and Brown combined are averaging 8 assists in the playoffs this year (only 7 for their career), so it's going to come down to Boston system passing/shot making VS Luka/Kyrie playmaking. Mavs in 6.

[@strgametakes3699]

Jonny my guy these are the only videos you don't sound like a robot lol.......look at the storyline for next series (assuming both teams handle their business Kyrie v his former team the Celtics (the city hates for leaving) Luka V former teammate Porzingus (and they didn't like each other)

[@showtimenick824]

6:27 At least someone isn't giving LeBron a pass for the 2007 Finals! He gets way too huge of a pass from a lot of people.

[@TheoBrownMusic7]

These entire playoffs, it feels like no one really cares what happens with the Eastern Conference teams lol!

[@bilaal747]

I don't think Ant was scared of guarding Kyrie, I think he was rotating in to contest the roll

[@akiraprime]

Let's see how Celtic fans react to Kyrie being back at Boston

[@samuelperezgarcia]

Edwards is falling from grace harder than it should be because he's more mouth than deeds. While he is certainly talented, he's just way too full of himself and that brings the focus onto him. Had he just been quietly doing his job his debacle now wouldn't be as scrutinized or criticized. First thing the kid needs to learn is humility, then hard work, and then fearlessness. Kobe or Jordan would NEVER shy away from the moment, even if they were to fail spectacularly.

[@TheWoodcookie]

idk with no lively they will have a lot of trouble going forward

[@stezypeasy]

4:48 lmao kyrie's aura is insane 😂his PRESENCE lead to a complete defensive breakdown poor ant man 😭😭

[@martinofrancois2749]

Luka is the 4th greatest point guard of all time behind Curry Kobe Micheal Jordan Russel Westbrook and Dame Dolla

[@phillipschuman4307]

You named five pgs ahead of him. So you actually have him 6th.

[@UCANTPLAYdll]

@@phillipschuman4307 kobe and mj aint event pgs tho 🤣🤣 theyre sgs

[@janoycresnova9156]

Westbrook? 🤣

[@millerman3129]

A. Jordan and Kobe aren’t PGs B. No magic, Kidd, Stockton, Paul,Nash, Billups, Thomas, Robertson?! All better than dame

[@Nextkej]

Casual lmao 🤣

[@fayetteduarte-vp6nb]

media analyst are pushing antman to be so good and this antman confidence soar so high and not even in a champhionship game

[@showtimenick824]

6:04 The Pistons without Ben Wallace

[@iamsuperior4087]

Lebron without shaq

[@martinofrancois2749]

Luka is going to win his 2nd NBA championship this year

[@ejkboxing]

I have to root for Kyrie to get this ring even though I was rooting all year for this Boston team to get a ring & finally get the respect they deserve from the media.

[@MeRacko]

I heard this stat today Minnesota was -13 this season in clutch and Dallas was +20 if I knew that in the beginning of the series I wouldn't be saying Mavs in 6 and Mavs in 5 after the game1 win

[@jonnyarnett]

Dang, great stat

[@SowerOfMustardSeed]

And ppl saying Ant is MJ cc. What a joke

[@millerman3129]

He’s young, MJ struggled against the pistons and Celtics early on

[@SowerOfMustardSeed]

MJ struggled in terms of winning Bulls playoff series. But MJ almost never not delivered on a personal level. Ant did. And Ant has so many all nba level teammates. MJ didn’t. All ppl should say is Ant has MJ qualities and mentality, but still far from being a carbon copy.

[@theroastertaker3039]

It's kind of funny I remember when you said that if the Mavericks fixed their rebounding then they'd be really good. If i recall they tried to fix exactly that and guess what happened? They're about to go to the finals lol.

[@theroastertaker3039]

actually idk if it was you but i remember hearing it from somewhere

[@jkepic25]

Yes. Someone said it. Mavs were starting to get good even before All stars. I noticed they started trying hard on deff then and it worked. They slacked some games and then lost. Then started tryharding on def and it worked again. Then they got PJW and Gafford in trade, they got the needed height and that was it. Eye test confirmed they are championship team, so I bet on them. Boston final boss.

[@vutran3758]

Luka is the best player in the league

[@gotwobag7876]

Happy Memorial Day!!

[@deadman.n1]

Tyrese is injured 😭😭

[@killadiator1014]

i still see a chance for the timberwolves tbh

[@darkdoggaming5489]

Kyrie-Ant Mans dad

[@Jose-st3fq]

What ever happened to the ultimate team videos

[@jonnyarnett]

The series is complete. Did all 30 franchises. We're still gonna do the 2k sim btw, and we're touching up the rosters atm. We'll probably do that video shortly after the NBA Finals, since people will be looking for alternative basketball entertainment then.

[@andrewcook1246]

I hope both conferences sweep and get plenty of rest for their players so they show up healthy and fresh for a dogfight. Which it should be. Minnesota beat an injured Denver in 7 and the overrated Suns and had y'all believing they were the champs.

[@michaeltrenier]

Yall killin Ant in this series…it’s KITTY KAT and COACHING that has them losing hotly contested 4th quarters…then there’s the refs lmao there’s some very suspect officiating…Naz Reid needs to start. Rudy needs to sit. Kat get down on the block or slash and create when possible. Credit DALLAS for being CLUTCH. Kyrie deserves this and everybody in the NBA owes that man an apology smh Luka is Luka lmao he’s an all time great already as is Kyrie.

[@Fixundfertig1]

This might be the year of the Boston Celtics

[@doge1590]

Im not gonna hear mj comparison in the future

[@jackoff4677]

I don't like the Luka and Gobert rivalry. ITS JUST BASKETBALL.

[@timkasansky2528]

Jimmy Butler said KAT was soft years ago.

[@traiwitz2736]

Dallas Mavericks 2024 NBA Champions

[@kiloknight94]

if that was lebrons knee hitting him in the back of the head lebron would need a stretcher to take him out for a bruised knee

[@doge1590]

You have such a good life huh?

[@kemzstudios6489]

Minnesota can't win because they can’t beat Dallas in the clutch. The game is always tied up in the late stages, but the deciding factor is always those clutch points in the last 3 or so minutes.

[@rebornvirgin]

ant looks like he’s on life support the way he’s dying after the 1st quarter

[@user-vw5ng6ds7x]

As a big Mavs fan, I said they were going to the finals. Did I think so? Not really. But look at this.

[@jkepic25]

Why not, Luka 73 points game, most ppg during season etc..? Luka was in WCF with much weaker team. But we need Derek Lively, he is gift from god.

[@pihi42]

Again, it's all in Mavericks hands. They can lose and they can win, and there is nothing Celtics can do about it.

[@ifheavenwashuman]

It's just basketball.

[@MrSquaky]

I think it's clear that KAT can't step up in the Playoffs

[@alejanoelallen1952]

🏀

[@marcosmartinez8088]

I dont know what to say rn. Coach J-Kidd in a Finals??? I really love him as a player, even if i didnt watch him play, but Mazzulla wont be outcoached. Bro, the T-Wolves choked pretty hard with this series, but even with the experience factor agaisnt them, they shouldnt have choked so hard like that. Let Lively rest for Game 4. I think the Wolves still have the chance to win one game, but it's over. Even if i dont like the Celtics for that shady firing of Udoka, they should get the job done, maybe in 6 tough games. Also. It's the best chance both the Celtics and the Mavs have to win it all in the JT and Luka era. Competition it's getting tougher in the West, and even thought the Celtics are in a great position, i dont trust them as an franchise if they dont get the job done rn, they are giving me Harden/Houston era vibes.

[@Daniel-ic7bz]

Write down what I say. This Minnesotta vs Dallas series will be 4-0 to Dallas or 4-3 to the Wolves

[@bot-kj2cs]

they might steal game 4 cause mavs don't have DLII.

[@clarity2115]

Minnesota is spread thin, you can't double Luka or Kyrie 🤣 Edwards thought he was HIM, Kyrie took him to school

[@HBCOU]

Have to play more than just a series inorder to change the narrative on your defense or offense 💯 try playing defense all season long then the narrative may change.